Bill Snyder refusing to release WR from scholarship

[MSOrange]

I'm a huge fan of Bill Snyder. I think he's one of the best coaches of all time. But it's kind of interesting how this has been playing out.

K-State's Snyder defends not releasing WR

 

[MSOrange]

Bill Snyder defends decision not to release K-State player from scholarship

 

[UnknownOrange]

I cannot stand this rule.

 

[44PRIDE]

I cannot stand this rule.

I understand the need for the rule, but the execution needs to change. The rule is in place to prevent players from bouncing from school to school as pseudo "free agents". But it also isn't fair to lock in a young player at an institution.

Truth be told, most of these situations work out. Player asks for transfer...coach reviews...player transfers out of conference.

IMO, Snyder is being a bit of a dick in this situation.

 

[UnknownOrange]

I understand the need for the rule, but the execution needs to change. The rule is in place to prevent players from bouncing from school to school as pseudo "free agents". But it also isn't fair to lock in a young player at an institution.

Truth be told, most of these situations work out. Player asks for transfer...coach reviews...player transfers out of conference.

IMO, Snyder is being a bit of a dick in this situation.

There is 0 reason to have the rule. If an undergrad transfers, he's out for the next year. You wouldn't see a huge spike in transfers because kids don't all want to waste a year unless they have to. 35 schools and you block ALL of them? Power trip.

 

[Qbobby]

Power trip for sure. Beyond pathetic to control a kid like that. Even more insane is that K State doesn't even give 4 year scholarships... in theory they could force the kid to stay, and then yank his scholarship anyhow next season.

Sitting out a year is more than enough of a penalty for leaving a school, to just wield the hammer over a kid that's unhappy at a school or a program is weak. Be a man and let a kid go to school where he will be happier.

 

[MSOrange]

There is 0 reason to have the rule. If an undergrad transfers, he's out for the next year. You wouldn't see a huge spike in transfers because kids don't all want to waste a year unless they have to. 35 schools and you block ALL of them? Power trip.

I agree. Like I said, I'm a huge Snyder fan. But not sure what he thinks there is to gain in this situation.

 

[RMH44]

I agree. Like I said, I'm a huge Snyder fan. But not sure what he thinks there is to gain in this situation.

Agreed...and I'm not sure what he was thinking going public with the player's drug test failures. Attempting to justify his decision??

 

[MSOrange]

Agreed...and I'm not sure what he was thinking going public with the player's drug test failures. Attempting to justify his decision??

That was a weird decision to publicize the drug stuff. It kind of just makes me think the kid is doing him a favor by transferring, so why be so hard about it?

If you truly think another school tampered with a guy, that's really the only reason I can see being difficult about a kid wanting to transfer.

 

[cusefan88]

Agreed...and I'm not sure what he was thinking going public with the player's drug test failures. Attempting to justify his decision??

Is that a HIPPA violation?

 

[Chip]

For a guy who rarely gets negative PR, he's getting it now.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

I understand the need for the rule, but the execution needs to change. The rule is in place to prevent players from bouncing from school to school as pseudo "free agents". But it also isn't fair to lock in a young player at an institution.

Truth be told, most of these situations work out. Player asks for transfer...coach reviews...player transfers out of conference.

IMO, Snyder is being a bit of a dick in this situation.

If in good academic standing, there should be no restrictions. Can't wait for the lawsuit.

 

[Ernj]

Is that a HIPPA violation?

HIPPA only applies to Healthcare providers and facilities.

FERPA applies to education.

 

[Chip]

HIPPA only applies to Healthcare providers and facilities.

FERPA applies to education.

And JOEPA applies to someone enjoying his 5th year in hell.

(sorry for the hijack, just felt like saying it).

 

[UnknownOrange]

If in good academic standing, there should be no restrictions. Can't wait for the lawsuit.

Who cares if he is? You should be able to switch to WHATEVER college you please. This indentured servitude is BS and needs to end. Coaches should not be dictators.

 

[shantydaze]

There is 0 reason to have the rule. If an undergrad transfers, he's out for the next year. You wouldn't see a huge spike in transfers because kids don't all want to waste a year unless they have to. 35 schools and you block ALL of them? Power trip.

My guess is that the rule is also partially to stop other schools (or more specifically, SEC shadow boosters) from recruiting players on another school's roster. It seems college coaches have a code of silence when it comes to the shady practices of other programs, this rule allows them to internally police some of it.

That does not appear to be the case here, though. Also, this little nugget certainly calls into question Snyder's integrity when it comes to Sutton's request:

Sutton enrolled at Kansas State in the spring of 2016 and played in 10 games last year as a true freshman, catching four passes for 54 yards. K-State did not release a depth chart this spring, but Sutton was projected to enter preseason camp as a backup to fellow sophomore and Cal transfer Carlos Strickland.

 

[UnknownOrange]

My guess is that the rule is also partially to stop other schools (or more specifically, SEC shadow boosters) from recruiting players on another school's roster. It seems college coaches have a code of silence when it comes to the shady practices of other programs, this rule allows them to internally police some of it.

That does not appear to be the case here, though. Also, this little nugget certainly calls into question Snyder's integrity when it comes to Sutton's request:

Kids still have to sit out a year. It's absolute nonsense and Coach Synder is a walking hypocrite as he's well known for taking transfers.

 

[djorange1989]

Agreed...and I'm not sure what he was thinking going public with the player's drug test failures. Attempting to justify his decision??

yeah, classless move. And how he thinks it justifies his decision to block the transfer, I have no clue.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

And JOEPA applies to someone enjoying his 5th year in hell.

(sorry for the hijack, just felt like saying it).

Funniest thing I've read on here in awhile. Kudos to you, sir!

 

[sufandu]

Is that a HIPPA violation?

Probably not because Snyder is not a healthcare professional, but I would think it would violate some sort of student confidentiality rule.

Snyder is dead wrong on this one. The burden of justification for denying transfers should be on the school, not the other way around. If a kid decides he doesn't like the way the school colors look on him that's reason enough. I agree with denying in conference or schools already on the schedule, but beyond that, let him go.

 

[SkyTopBus44]

The coaches do not have to ask the players when they want to "transfer" to another school.

 

[djorange1989]

Maybe Snyder and Blake James of Miami should get together for a BBQ this summer

 

[djorange1989]

The coaches do not have to ask the players when they want to "transfer" to another school.

stop talking sensibly, the NCAA is no place for sensible talk

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Qbobby]

Good, at least he got shamed into releasing the kid.