OrediggerPoke said:
cali2wyo said:
McPeachy said:
I hate the fact we tied up a scholarship for 2 years in good faith (for his faith), and we got shit on.
Don't think scholarship counts work that way. I'm pretty sure he counted against our 2018 signing class, and there wasn't a scholarship "tied up" for 2 years while he was gone. If that's how it works, BYU would only be able to field 30 scholarship players any given year.
Actually that might not be such a bad idea... :twisted:
I agree with Cali, I'm not following. I suppose we were locked into honoring a 2018 commit from a player that graduated in 2016 but that didn't impact the 2016 or 2017 classes. This is no different than offering a high school sophomore and then honoring that commitment years later after they actually graduate. Hell some schools have even offered 8th graders and then have gone on to honor those commitments.
Additionally, McPeachy have you heard from someone that UW 'got shit on'? I have no idea on the situation but it is possible that Dawson might have been informed by the coaches that he would likely be buried on the RB depth chart for years due to the emergence of Bigelow and Valladay last year. If that's the case, then freeing up the scholarship and Dawson getting a chance at playing time somewhere else might be best for both parties.
The way I understand it, is that he took up a scholarship (full ride) the year he signed...even though he wasn't enrolled - he was on his mission. UW could have signed somebody else to that scholly that year, that would have used it, for quite possibly for the 2-3 years it sat silent.
And sure, probably a bit harsh to called that being "shit on" but what the fuck is it with kids and their lack of commitment these days. The transfer portal is GD ridiculous. My dad would have put his boot in my ass if I ever did this type of shit. Sorry to offend anyone out there, but I don't really care. And yes, it could be the "coaches" choice to move on...but very rarely so does that happen. Especially at UW.
