SIAA Any chance Khalil''s dad could pay Khalil's way to save a scholly?

[chieftn15]

As Moe once told Larry and Curley "Why don't you dumbbells stop!"

 

[Other_Guy]

Yeah, his dad is gonna shell out over $100k just to save us a scholly

For a 3* who may never see the field.

 

[triad280]

Skipped it to stay relevant with thread. lol

you really want to stay relevant with THIS thread?

 

[Fingers]

Is there a precedent for something like this actually happening here? I'm trying to figure out why folks seem to bring it up every year.

 

[Ethan Hooper]

Facepalm.

 

[865dude]

Make him pay the electric bill while we're at it

 

[BigOrangeVols]

Make him pay for his meals too. Sure they're going to rack up.

 

[TNrockytop4ever]

As soon as I read the threat title, I began laughing my ass off.

 

[macrovol]

Yes. We will have the first 5 star walk on.

We already did. His name was Allan Houston.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

I think that Allan Houston was a walk-on one year.

 

[TAF]

Is that YOU OP??!! ^^^

 

[865dude]

Make him pay for his meals too. Sure they're going to rack up.

Tacos for the whole team

 

[jobiwan]

tia

 

[cutnitclose]

tia

I do not think it will happen, but I like the sound of it...

 

[golfballs]

Is that YOU OP??!! ^^^

From each according to his ability, to each according to his need

 

[Smokeyman]

tia

Any chance you could change your name???

 

[BondJamesBond]

I remember that at road games, non-scholarship players were not permitted to eat at the furnished team meals. Team would eat at nice places, walkons on the trip ate fast food and paid for their own. There is a lot more to someone being on scholarship than just paying tuition... access to tutors, travel expenses, gear from Nike... I don't think non-scholarship players can receive any of that. It would separate a leader from the rest of the team, and is a bad idea even if his parents would agree to it.

 

[Tbray8]

I remember that at road games, non-scholarship players were not permitted to eat at the furnished team meals. Team would eat at nice places, walkons on the trip ate fast food and paid for their own. There is a lot more to someone being on scholarship than just paying tuition... access to tutors, travel expenses, gear from Nike... I don't think non-scholarship players can receive any of that. It would separate a leader from the rest of the team, and is a bad idea even if his parents would agree to it.

I'm seriously considering walking on the program. Any more information like this? Do you all think it is worth it to walk-on at UT?

 

[terrypedigo]

Would you, if your kid were a 5 star.

 

[Catbone]

Can Tux pay for his way in?

 

[TNnative]

Never heard of an idea like this before.......

Then, you haven't been on here long.

The same silliness was suggested for the Berry twins to be paid for by Eric last year. There is one thing you just can't fix.

 

[STL Vol Fan]

Kid works hard his whole life and turns into one of the best players in the country. Why reward him? Maybe he can pay for another players too to free up more scholarships.

 

[UtahVol]

Is there a precedent for something like this actually happening here? I'm trying to figure out why folks seem to bring it up every year.

There is no precedent for it anywhere.... It is such a facially stupid idea I can't imagine a coach even broaching the subject.

 

[Brillovol]

Ah, the ole "hey his family's rich so how's about taking one for the team and opening up a scholarship" thought.

Nope. Never heard this one before.

 

[white65]

Manning is paying everyone's way with the Papa John's money.

That's why it's. Better Pizza! Better Football! Papa Johns!