re: Chuck filed appeal

I wish they'd point out how Baker-Mazara and Grant-Foster getting like an 8th year of eligibility to play for a 5th different school, all these QBs like Pavia, Chambliss, Aguilar, etc. trying to get indefinite eligibility because college pays better than the CFL, and guys who have been playing pro ball in Europe for 6 years being granted eligibility is all totally cool, but Bediako trying to play for Alabama, the only school he has ever played for and is actively trying to earn a degree from, again is where we're drawing the line? It's a fricking farce. Either all of it is OK (it isn't) or none of it is (none of it is).

And I say that as someone who really liked Byrne as of a few months ago. I’ve met him a few times. He’s always been a super nice guy. And maybe there in lies the problem. I’m not entirely sure he has it in him to muck it up when you have to.

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I don’t think there’s any way the court hears it before the end of the season.

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Likely not. I think he’s also seeking another TRO or expedited process.

The way our “university statement” reads sounds like we’re erring on the side of not playing him though

I think Sherrell has made tremendous progress with improving his skill set since last year. He is a better all-around player than Bediako, but is still learning how to use his hands on defense without fouling. The appeal to the AL Supreme Court is a "Hail Mary" half-court shot to possibly provide quality depth and I hope it is successful.

I'm sick of seeing teams like TN bring in European pros or semi-pros whose primary task is to mug our guys in the paint. We need an inside physical presence that intimidates the competition and Bediako is the closest person Bama has to being an enforcer.

I think part of Charles’ argument is that he’s still within his eligibility window(which would end this year).

He enrolled and although he left for the G league(that other players have played in and are eligible) he is still within his original window of eligibility.

The ncaa is arbitrarily punishing him for enrolling, leaving, and coming back. If he’d never enrolled at Alabama and gone straight to G League or Europe he’d have 4/5 years of eligibility remaining and could play no problem. Yes that’s as retarded as it sounds.


That being said, I hope he sues them for additional years or lost wages because of how this year played out. I hope he sues them for mental duress. Tell Alexander Shunnarah that Charlie Baker hit him with a car. Whatever forces them to burn it down or fix it.