Demar Dorsey Update
Not really news but Rich Rod says Demar Dorsey verdict is a few weeks away.
http://www.annarbor.com/sports/um-football/demar-dorsey-decision-still-…
I just saw this as well. Although he didn't mention anything about transgressions, it shocks me that Birkett is still allowed to write about Dorsey. He also had a couple of trollbait headlines today, and I get the feeling he is trying to ramp up his level of ridiculousness before the sanctions are announced.
O LETS PRAYYYYYY
O LETS PRAYYYYY
"Demar Dorsey verdict is a few weeks away."
Poor choice of words?
I fudged up!
The guy seemed like he was a real strait shooter.
not as bad as the upcoming headline: "Demar Dorsey to Big House"
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This article means nothing.. We will hear about all off the kids that are on the fence around the first week of June.
Why did he get negged for this? I was about to say the same thing. All these articles coming out saying that we'll know more info soon are stupid.
We'll know for sure once he's done with school, just like everybody else that isn't 100% cleared yet. No one has any "insider info" on a kids grades/test scores, unless they're his teacher.
I'm not sure, but I think he said we should "off the kids who are on the fence", which is a really harsh punishment.
Maybe I'm a softie, but I think we should let them all live.
Oh, so the negging is not related to this post, but a different one? Then carry on.
Nah, it's from the comment above your original post.
...for typos like "off" instead of "of", that's the height of lameness. Pretty sure you agree with this, but TomVH is spot on here: GB2000's point is well taken.
If I didn't neg for typos, I'd never neg at all!
Then how would you neg me?
Not really news, but Rich Rod says he doesn't know what the weather will be like on Memorial day. Fortunately, May 31st is only a couple weeks away, and we will have a better feeling about what we could excpect once we get closer to the holiday.
Update (definition from dictionary.com)
Noun - an act or instance of updating. not crazy about this definition since it uses a form of the word, but I think it is still clear if coupled with the verb.
Verb - to bring (a book, figures, or the like) up to date, as by adding new information or making corrections.
the key point is new information. Birkett has proven that he can produce stories without it. My 4-year-old son is also capable of this same feat. He told me 3 times last night about his "huge poop" from earlier in the day. I was far more intrigued by my son's story. At least my son is using his butt for its god given purpose instead talking out of it. Birkett could learn a lot from my boy.
I hope he realizes he's going to have to walk THE STRAIGHTEST LINE EVER.
The article suggests that its possible Dorsey could be denied admission for academic or off field issues. Is there really any legitimacy to the chance that he could be denied admission even if his academics are in order?
So what you're saying is that he has had off-field issues? That was about as clear as mud.
that on paper, Dorsey has not had off the field issues. If you want bring up a sealed juvie record, then it's a different story, but that's like getting a "12 men in the huddle" penalty because Tacopants is on the field.
Just because it's a sealed record doesn't mean it didn't happen, though. That's my point. Dorsey and his coach have both acknowledged that he's had problems and would like to get a fresh start. So to say he hasn't had off-the-field issues is misleading or downright untruthful.
All charges against Ben Roethlisberger have been dropped in both sexual assault cases, but I think we'd all agree that he's had off-the-field problems. So a lack of prosecution doesn't mean he's innocent.
The only time it could be brought up is if he committed a violent crime, the prosecution might try and use it to show a pattern. As far as the NCAA and M are concerned, those things didn't happen.
if Dorsey isn't admitted because of his sealed record. I'm not saying those things didn't happen, but unless he has another bad encounter with the law, an instutution can't legally judge him on those sealed documents.
The Roethlisberger analogy is somewhat relevant, but a little unfair, I think. I'm not sure you can compare Mr. "Drink like a champion" who's been accused of sexual assault (recently) as a wealthy grown man to a 16-year-old kid who wasn't accused of even touching anyone.
Yeah, all I'm saying is that "dropped charges" doesn't mean "he didn't do anything wrong." Dorsey will probably be on a slightly shorter leash than other players who don't have checkered pasts.
My undestanding is that Dorsey did not plead down because he felt he was innocent, and that he was acquitted.
Which would mean his "off the field issues" are insignificant.
So is there a possibility that he (or any other player) academically qualifies but Michigan still does not accept him?
I believe it is possible to clear NCAA regs, but not the admissions minimums for UM and be denied.
I think this was the case with Witty, he made it on NCAA terms, but UM did not like some irregularities in test scores, though don't quote me on that I don't have time to research and back it up.
anyone?
see Adrian Witty and supposedly M-Rob as an early enrollee.
That's what I'm trying to figure out. The article says Dorsey signed his junior college letter of intent, "in case he was not admitted for academic or off-field reasons". Birkett later writes, "If he qualifies academically but is not admitted to Michigan, Dorsey could sign with another Division I school."
This is the first I had seen anything about Dorsey possibly being denied admission for a reason other than academics and was wondering what others think of this.
My guess would be that they wouldn't have offered him a scholarship if they believed he wouldn't be admitted for any reason other than academics.
I've been following this as closely as a non-insider can, and I don't think the "off-field" line is based on anything. I think he just threw that in there.
I read it in Birkett's write up. But did Rich say that (he's not quoted as saying it)? Did Demar's people say that when they were explaining why he signed with the JUCO? Or did Birkett just throw that in to be a jerk (again)?
Unless Demar has had an off field issue since he signed his LOI (and if he did it would have been higly publciized by Birkett, Sharp, et al), then that is most likely a non-issue.
Stay focused on the academic side, and don't panic about the Birkett curve ball trollbait.
The administration already knows whatever they are going to know about "off-field" activities.
If that is something that would hold up his admission, U-M has an obligation to let him know so he can make decisions about his life. Anything else would be too Saban-like.
If he was advised of problems he had many other options, including schools with easier admission standards.
this is a long offseason.
When asked how the season would go, Rodriguez said: "We're taking a wait and see approach. We'll know a lot more after the first game."
However, I am hoping that the he does make it...People said MRob wasn't going to get in and he is coming in June. Let's hope the same for Demar! Dorsey + Cullen C + MRob = no fly zone!
- Cross my fingers
- say my prayers
- throw salt over my shoulder
- genetically create a 4 leaf clover
- do the "o let do it" dance
I was very disappointed when Witty didn't get in and I willl be doubly disappointed if Demar doesn't.
Unclear if Dorsey saw his shadow
Results pending
Wow, this thread was full of funny. Not so full of useful.
We'll call it a draw.
So what happens with Dorsey? Does he go to a JUCO school for a year, get passing grades, and simply transfer to us in 2011 ? Is this how it works?
he's not qualifying. For certain things, as little as a semester. For other things, he has to go until he "graduates", usually two years, though if you're really motivated, you can cram all those credits into a year if you go full time every semester.
Give it another week. We should know the fate of him and Kinard hopefully by then.