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McKnight Ineligible for the rest of Spring Ball

Is anybody on the academic side paying attention?

So while we have all been riveted on the QB showdown it seems that Joe McKnight has put himself in a bit of a situation.

Tailback Joe McKnight dropped a class Friday and fell below 12 units, which means he is ineligible for the remainder of spring practice. He will be able to make up the class in summer school.

Why put yourself in the position in the first place. I'm sure that he will work his way back in I guess I am a little surprised that the academic advisors weren't on top of this.

Here is a more complete explanation.

From Dan Weber at the P.E.:

Saturday after the scrimmage, Carroll said that McKnight messed up one course and the decision was it would be better for him to drop the course than try to make up lost ground.

According to Carroll, McKnight, being prepped for the Reggie Bush role at multiple running and receiving positions, is in no danger of being ineligible for the fall. And he's the only USC player with any academic issues in the spring, Carroll said.

More to come I'm sure.

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Academic Advisors at fault?
Why are we calling the academic advisors to task? Isn't this Mr. McKnight's responsibility?

I like PC's statement about there being no other academic issues and that Joe isn't in any real danger. That's good news.

Fight On!

by Mrtravlear on Apr 14, 2008 9:55 AM PDT   0 recs

Partly, yes...
i would think that the advisor's would keep an eye on the class load to see if the player is being realistic in what classes are picked.

Did McKnight have an unrealistic case load? I would think that is part of the job too.

Agree that the player bears the brunt of the responsibility but the advisor's should be there to make sure the class load is realistic.

by Paragon SC on Apr 14, 2008 3:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Agreed
The player has to do the work.

by Defender90 on Apr 14, 2008 1:15 PM PDT   0 recs

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