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[QUOTE="Consigliere, post: 2447358, member: 559"]
I think Thorpe's experience epitomizes everything that is wrong with the grad transfer rule. Initially the theory was that a student-athlete who completed his undergrad degree and fulfilled his obligation to his original institution could use remaining eligibility to transfer and pursue an advanced degree. Original requirements were put in place that declared the field of study at the new institution had to be one that was not offered by the initial institution. This requirement proved impossible to enforce and if still in place is widely ignored and never policed. Theory was a good one and certainly benefited the student athlete.

Thorpe saw a high profile program with only two returning backcourt players and a point guard that had been marginalized last year and was thought to be on an extremely short leash. He jumped at the opportunity for a last chance to polish his athletic resume as a potential career move. Academics and an advanced degree were NEVER part of the equation and Geno's course load (can you call one class a load) made that very clear. When it became apparent that Frank would be an integral part of this year's team and that he would have no real shot at a featured role he decided the effort was not worth any potential reward. Why practice everyday if it does not lead to visibility that can improve athletic career prospects when there was no desire to take advantage of the advanced education opportunities?

Don't blame the kid, blame the system.
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