Why do colleges give free full rides to recruits with questionable backgrounds?

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vball10set

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Feb 8, 2012 11:13 AM
Just as battered women say of their abusive spouses, "they'll change"...smh
Feb 8, 2012 11:13am
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Gblock

Feb 8, 2012 11:20 AM
redmond of the steelers is an example of a guy who got a second chance and made the most of it.
Feb 8, 2012 11:20am
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gorocks99

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Feb 8, 2012 11:26 AM
As Mr. Davis said, "just win baby." That's why.
Feb 8, 2012 11:26am
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wkfan

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Feb 8, 2012 11:28 AM
gorocks99;1079571 wrote:As Mr. Davis said, "just win baby." That's why.
I thought that was the Kenton High School motto.....

To answer the question...butts in seats and large donations for a winning program.
Feb 8, 2012 11:28am
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queencitybuckeye

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Feb 8, 2012 11:32 AM
"but I think Byron is a classic of a guy being at the wrong place at the wrong time."

Sounds like he was in a series of wrong places at the wrong time.
Feb 8, 2012 11:32am
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thavoice

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Feb 8, 2012 11:53 AM
wkfan;1079573 wrote:I thought that was the Kenton High School motto.....

To answer the question...butts in seats and large donations for a winning program.
Well that is true...but they stole it from Oakland of course.


Why? Because of a chance to win, that is why. They think they can change the player, or that he has grown out of it or it was a one time indescretion.

Also, I bet ya these coaches have taken many, many players before with qustionable backgrounds and they did great for them and kept their noses clean.

Some feel they can get a steal.......a great talent that some places may stay away from.
Feb 8, 2012 11:53am
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Tiernan

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Feb 10, 2012 8:34 PM
uh...maybe because most teams want some black athletes?
Feb 10, 2012 8:34pm
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2quik4u

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Feb 10, 2012 9:22 PM
if u dont win, u get fired

that simple
Feb 10, 2012 9:22pm