Comments on: UF’s Floyd Might Have Created An NCAA Loophole For Other Athletes

By: I4Bama

I4Bama — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:36:53 +0000

@John at MrSEC @alias_fritz
While we are on the subject, now that we have a playoff, will the NCAA invent a new contrived, politically-correct name for the FBS division? Shouldn’t it have Championship in its name, too?

By: I4Bama

I4Bama — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:34:50 +0000

@John at MrSEC @alias_fritz
Agree completely, but when scholarship offers are being extended to sophomores and juniors in high school, how do you differentiate? The amateur model no longer fits college football (FBS, anyway). Your article is on the cutting edge, as always.

By: John at MrSEC

John at MrSEC — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:35:48 +0000

@alias_fritz

The difference is that Michael Oher was in high school when he was adopted. Adopting a 20-year-old college player is breaking new ground.

Thanks for reading the site,
John

By: GeoffDawg

GeoffDawg — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:25:23 +0000

Huh, I never even realized that you could legally adopt someone who’s already an adult. Weird.
I agree that this could very well be a money-making venture via tying yourself to someone with high future earning potential. I wonder if this is really the start of a trend though when you consider how often even the highest rated guys go bust and flare out of the NFL quickly or never even make it onto a practice squad. You’ve then legally connected yourself to somebody that’s more of a financial drain than a boon.

By: j_scott_o

j_scott_o — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:00:17 +0000

@alias_fritz
They mentioned Michael Oher in the article. And, yes, even before I got to the part where the Touhys were mentioned, I thought the same thing. But, this is something the NCAA needs to stay out of unless there becomes some rash of adoptions. Or, if they hear legitimate cases out there. And, as we all know, kids can’t keep their mouths shut, so, if there were something funny going on with a specific adoption, we’d know about it. Until then, take adoption for what it is. A loving family who wants to bring a child into their family and love that child as their own.

By: I4Bama

I4Bama — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:53:51 +0000

It is all Lee Ann Touhy’s fault. Dang her for trying to help a homeless kid.

The NCAA makes less sense every day.

By: viciousdawg

viciousdawg — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:50:36 +0000

This throws dirt on kids waiting to really be adopted every where.

By: alias_fritz

alias_fritz — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:19:58 +0000

Michael Oher ring a bell?