Topic: LSU basketball transfer

[The Right Stuff]

I was told today that the 7 footer from LSU wants very much to a part of the Herd, but LSU is balking about letting him out of his scholarship. Only time will tell on this situation.

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MU 71

[Garbanjo]

http://freeport.nassauguardian.net/sports/289076362910115.php

Friday, June 8, 2007
 
  Sports
 

Coach Sears blasts back at Brady of LSU
By Andrew Coakley

FN Sports Editor


Darrell Sears had an idea that once Magnum Rolle made up his mind to leave LSU, there would be some negative feedback. He just didn't expect to have been caught up in the controversy.

Actually, coach Sears was pulled into the whole Magnum Rolle saga when LSU coach Brady made some remarks which Sears took exception too.

"He had been making little snide remarks long time, but only recently he said some things that I really took exception too," said coach Sears.

His comments appeared on Fox Sports and has become a part of the international sports circuit. Regardless, coach Sears felt it only fitting to set some things straight in regards to Rolle and his decision to leave LSU.

"First of all, he (coach Brady) said that Magnum's departure was sudden, and that's not the case at all," said coach Sears, in his report with Fox News.

"It's been obvious that Magnum was unhappy at LSU since December. I have a hard time understanding how it could be a shock."

Darrell is convinced that coach Brady did not allow Magnum to play through his mistakes in various losses by LSU. Coach Brady was reported as saying that Magnum told him that "unless he was given the freedom to shoot from all over the court, he would transfer."

"That's a flat out lie," said Sears. "Magnum never spoke to them about that. That's not true at all.

"He just wanted to be able to work through his mistakes so he could grow as a player. He wasn't able to do that and was frustrated.

"The closest thing that we ever said was that we'd like the opportunity to showcase some of the other skills that Magnum possess."

In spite of all the hoopla, Magnum has officially left LSU and already has six schools knocking at his door. Because Magnum is considered one of the nation's top recruits out of high school, his departure from LSU has left many Division One Universities coming out of the woodwork, trying to get a shot at trying to convince Rolle to attend their respective institutions.

Thus far, schools Magnum has expressed interest in include Wyoming, Marshall, Oral Roberts, Delaware, Louisiana Tech and University of South Florida.

Magnum's initial interest in USF came because of former USF assistant Frank Burnell, who was on Robert McCullum's staff.

"We still have them in mind, basically because they're so close to The Bahamas," coach Sears told the Tampa Tribune recently.

"It's in the Big East. We want to help a program get to another level and help change a program."

Because Magnum has decided to leave LSU after two seasons, once he transfers to any other college, he will have to sit out the 2007-08 season and have only two years of eligibility remaining.

"It was time for Magnum to make his own identity somewhere else," added coach Sears.

"He has to be given the chance to prove that he is a versatile player. He can create match-up problems inside or outside. He's ready to explore other options.

"We want him to go somewhere where he can focus and doesn't have a lot of distractions."

With so many options at his disposal, Magnum will no doubt look to coach Sears for guidance in selecting the best college for him. He will have to make a decision by the middle of this month.

Coach Sears has dealt with many university and college coaches over the years and has a good rapport with many of them. If there is anyone who knows what's best for Magnum when it comes to basketball and college, it's Darrell Sears.

After all, Sears helped to develop the talent for basketball, which Magnum never knew he had.

"We know that he's not Kevin Durant, but for those who don't know who Magnum Rolle is, in the next couple of years, you're going to hear about him."

[Flat Tire]

Sounds like USF is in the drivers seat for this young man.

I have also heard a  rumor that this man has an ego "problem" and that is why the schools listed recruiting him are low level Division 1, except for USF.

[The Right Stuff]

My information came from....

TRS
MU 71

[Flat Tire]

My information came from ... who was contacted by the player's "mentor" through a third party earlier this year.

College basketball recruiting can be a dirty business.

Maybe things have changed with this player and he is now interested in MU? I guess we will found out by the start of school.

[Photo by]

Gentlemen,

Coaches don't talk about recruits. NCAA regulation.

I think your sources were someone with a close connection to the basketball program.

[Flat Tire]

Gentlemen,

Coaches don't talk about recruits. NCAA regulation.

I think your sources were someone with a close connection to the basketball program.

[catfanatic1979]

We could  just about feild a starting  line  up  in 2008  with transfers  if this guy does indeed  come.lol

[luvherd]

Coaches are not suppose to talk but they do to a select few or more than that after a couple of brewskies. Seen it live once.

[_sturt_]

Coaches are not suppose to talk but they do to a select few or more than that after a couple of brewskies. Seen it live once.

But not any of ours, of course.

[Herdmeister]

coaches can talk about recruits in a one on one conversation. They just can't make"public" statements.

[The Right Stuff]

Sorry guys if I violated anything here.

TRS
MU 71

[Photo by]

Sorry guys if I violated anything here.

TRS
MU 71

Generally rule of thumb if you hear something from a University official about a recruit, you should keep the source anonymous as that would be a violation of NCAA rules. You haven't broken the rule, the University official has.

Same thing goes for academic or personal information about a student currently enrolled. That is a violation of federal law.

We all know that coaches, professors, and administrators confide in their friends. Just like priests, lawyers, judges, and doctors. Often it is done on purpose because having that information disseminated through the grapevine is desirable for what ever reason. The trick is not to break the confidentially of the source.

[sdfgoherd]

Same thing goes for academic or personal information about a student currently enrolled. That is a violation of federal law.

FYI, this law is referred to as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).  It should be referenced in every college catalog and at times faculty and staff are trained on FERPA.  For those not familiar with this law, below are excerpts of a college catalog, but not Marshall's catalog.

The following is a list of the types of records that may be maintained by the College and/or the System Office for students:

*    Academic records from schools previously attended

*    Scores or results on various standardized tests and interest/attitude inventories

*    Degrees awarded

*    Current academic work completed

*    Grades and other faculty evaluations

*    Applications for admissions

*    Applications and other data related to financial aid

*    Applications for employment

*    Class rosters

*    Letters of recommendation

*    Academic advisor notes

*    Attendance data

*    Biographical and identifying information  (including name, social security number, sex, marital status, date of birth, residency and citizenship status, ethnic background, academic major, and military status)

*    Medical data

*    Current student status

*    Accounts relating to charges

*    Academic offenses

*    Disciplinary offenses

*    Counseling notes

The colleges are responsible for the maintenance of records in all categories although duplicates of some records are maintained in the Office of the Chancellor.

In its discretion, a college as appropriate may provide Directory Information in accordance with the provisions of the Act [Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974] to include:  student name, address, email address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, and weight and height of members of athletic teams.  Students may withhold Directory Information by notifying designated officials in writing within ten (10) calendar days from the first scheduled day of class of the fall term.  All written requests for non-disclosure will be honored by the college for one (1) academic year.  Requests to withhold Directory Information must be filed annually thereafter.

[Photo by]

At the institution where I work we only give attendance data to say a student is enrolled in what semester. This is a security thing. So that the jilted significant other doesn't know when to show up in a jealous rage.

[AtlTom]

Roll has transfered to LA Tech.

http://slog.cstv.com/hodgereport_bb/

[Flat Tire]

Roll has transfered to LA Tech.

http://slog.cstv.com/hodgereport_bb/

Well, so much for all the inside information and speculation reported in this thread; including moi.

I am passing on this link, from The Herd Grapevine via The Big Dawg, that has the list of transfers. Let the rumors begin :lol:


http://community.foxsports.com/blogs/goodmanonfox/2007/05/30/UPDATED_TRANSFER_LIST