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I have no idea if he's on campus but I thought I read he was a non qualifier so he has to sit out a year. I'm not sure about this but I don't think he can use this as a redshirt year if he is at NDSU and is in fact a non qualifier. I'm sure Hammersmith can clear that up.
If he gets things in the classroom in shape, he will have 4 years of eligibilty left to paly 4, D1 from the time you step on campus, you have 5 years to play your 4 seasons. If he for some reason gets redshirted next season, which I really, really doubt, he can get his 4th year back by having 80% or more of his degree taken care of after his last season of eligibilty is used. Just like when you hear a JUCO transfer is D1 3 for 2 or 2 for 2. 3 for 2 is three years to play 2, 2 for 2 is 2 years to play 2. I believe Delane Woods, JUCO WR who tore his ACL, can use this season as a redshirt and still have 2 years left.Quote:
Originally Posted by MN_BISON
Without looking it up, that sounds right. Yeah, that's how it works. He's got three years as a sure thing(assuming he keeps the regular eligibility requirements) and the fourth year is basically a paperwork formality as long as he keeps on track academically.Quote:
Originally Posted by BisonNolesFan77
He's academically ineligible. One of the reasons it took so long for him to sign with a team was because he didn't have the grades and schools knew there would be trouble with that aspect.
NDSU did land a great player in him though as long as he hits the books this year. He is FBS caliber. I think it was said that NDSU was going to use him as a CB though not a WR.
Didnt he have about a 21 act score? Makes me wonder how he didnt have the grades but scored a 21 which is not horrible.
He could have been missing a core class from H.S. as well...just because he didn't qualify doesn't mean it was all because of his grades. NCAA makes you take so many years of core classes, math, sciences, and so on, so he may have only taken 2 years of math when he had to take 3. I think it's 3 Math classes you need...Quote:
Originally Posted by westnodak93bison
Does anyone know if Marcus Williams is enrolled in school this fall?
He's in the student directory.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kermit
This is the kind of athlete & attitude that we need to get us into the real hunt. We have recruited a lot of very good athletes, but we need a few great ones with leadership skills. Looks like this might be one of them. Esley Thorton will be another.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Burgundy
Hit the books Marcus !!!!!!!!!!! Go to class !!!!!!!!!!
What do we have they don't besides a good education?Quote:
Originally Posted by spelunker64
This makes you seem like a creeper, especially because your location says NYC.Quote:
Originally Posted by tony
Creeper.
the light is on in his supposed dorm room, so yes he is a student here... (kidding of course)Quote:
Originally Posted by Twentysix
Heh. The student directory is online - don't worry, it doesn't show addresses or phone numbers or anything in it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Twentysix
That said, I'm typing this from INSIDE YOUR HOUSE! BWAHAHAHAHA, oh crud, hey, the battery on my laptop is dying and all the outlets in your kitchen are used up... do you mind if I unplug your microwave? And seriously, Twentysix, what's up with all the Lean Cuisine in your fridge?
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Just kidding.... I'm not in your kitchen - I'm actially in your basement steeling all ur radonz, creeper-lolcat-style.
He was looking at both sports throughout his senior year, but he said he picked NDSU football over Northern Iowa and the University of Minnesota.
Basketball offer from Colorado State.
and HERE WE ARE YEAR AND HALF LATER AND HE WILL BE IN THE MIX AT NICKEL SITUATIONS!!!!
great to read over the past interviews, thoughts on this kid and show just how hard he worked in the classroom, he had struggles, he thought about quitting, heading back to cities with his family. but he DIDNT, he toughed it out and hopefully he will reap the benefits!!
I agree with Lakes 100% on this one. Marcus had a great year, he could have easily went home. He has a bright future and I look forward to him playing both sports for 4 years and walking across the stage with a degree. Best of luck to him on and off the field. He is a great example for our young athletes.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Burgundy
True That!! Go Marcus
Marcus maybe the highest ceiling player on the team.......not sure everyone realizes how great of an athlete this kid is
You forgot to ask him if he's "checked the children"Quote:
Originally Posted by tony
lol just reread the last bit of this thread. Pure win.