Gator Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - An academic cheating scandal could leave Florida State without as many as 25 players when the Seminoles go against Kentucky in the Music City Bowl on Dec. 31. "We have some players not traveling for one reason and some for another, including those who are ineligible for the bowl because of academic issues," coach Bobby Bowden said in a statement released by the university Tuesday. Bowden put the number of players involved in the 25-player range. Many of the players could also be ruled ineligible for some games next season for their connection to the cheating scandal earlier this year. Federal privacy laws prohibit the school from releasing names. "We want to make sure that we have complete information, and that we have dotted all the i's and crossed all the t's," said Lee Hinkle, vice president of university relations. "It is premature to say anything at this point." Bowden had previously not answered questions following the team's practices on the scandal that resulted in one full-time academic adviser, Brenda Monk, and a student tutor losing their jobs this summer. The university reported its findings in a letter to the NCAA in September after a six-month investigation by the school revealed at least 23 athletes in various sports were implicated for cheating on tests. At least two Seminole football players already have been penalized for their involvement. Defensive end Kevin McNeill missed the season and wide receiver Joslin Shaw missed the first four games. "Kentucky would be a tough opponent when we are at full strength so clearly this will make things more difficult," Bowden said. "Our staff is in the process of determining what adjustments we must make for the game." Bowden said he would not use any players redshirted this season in the bowl game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 One thing about it...Bobby don't play. Screw around and cheat or break the law......too bad. I swear they need to hire a better recruiting staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 I guess you can go ahead and say Kentucky is going to win that bowl game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest COACH J. Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 This isnt anything new for Bowdens team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 This isnt anything new for Bowdens team. This isn't anything new for any major college program anywhere in the country to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 This isn't anything new for any major college program anywhere in the country to be honest. Yup, 'cept Ohio State that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Yup, 'cept Ohio State that is. ooopppsssss:rolleyes::rolleyes::D Reports: OSU CBs barred from title game Two players from No. 1 Ohio State have been suspended for the Buckeyes' national championship game against LSU for violating team rules, according to several media reports. Donald Washington, a starting cornerback, and backup Eugene Clifford will miss the BCS national title game in New Orleans on Jan. 7 for the unspecified violations, according to reports by WCMH-TV on Wednesday night and The Columbus Dispatch on Thursday. Both reports cited unnamed sources. Athletic director Gene Smith declined Thursday to confirm the suspensions, but said there was "work to be done." Washington is a sophomore who has started every game for the Buckeyes (11-1), and Clifford is a top reserve who played in four games. http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/7587750 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 ooopppsssss:rolleyes::rolleyes::D That wasn't for cheating, that was for something trivial like armed robbery or breaking and entering probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 That wasn't for cheating, that was for something trivial like armed robbery or breaking and entering probably. LMBO!! Yep those things are much better than getting caught for cheating:rolleyes::D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Yup, 'cept Ohio State that is. Yeah must of forgot the oh so intelligent Andy Katsinmyer (how ever you spell that suckeyes name) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Yeah must of forgot the oh so intelligent Andy Katsinmyer (how ever you spell that suckeyes name) You really don't know how ironic this post is, do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABuckSlayer Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 You really don't know how ironic this post is, do you? That is funny!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 they will be down 36 players for the bowl game :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.