ALABAMA, NICK SABAN SCREW OVER A RECRUIT WHO HAD Committed - Comeback

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..some coaches still show how they hold all the power in the process and can screw over athletes.

That’s what happened when Alabama, which had offered four-star defensive end Jarez Parks a spot in its class, decided the day of National Signing Day that it would not be honoring that offer.

As it turns out, the Crimson Tide went over their 85-scholarship allotment when they were offering scholarships, and only had room to take one more player on National Signing Day. Even though they offered Parks a scholarship, they decided they didn’t want him, as they were hoping for another player to sign with them.

This comes after Parks went all the way to the Eiffel Tower to film a commitment video with Bleacher Report in which he picked the Crimson Tide...

Ultimately, he announced that he would “grayshirt,” meaning he will not be able to join the team until next January.

Parks’ whole ordeal underscores the hypocrisy of the college sports system. The National Collegiate Athletic Association does not allow schools to pay athletes, as the NCAA and university athletic departments prefer to keep all of the money for themselves. They have been able to maintain that model because they have convinced the courts that athletes primarily sign to go to school, not play sports. However, it’s clear that Parks’ offer was changed due to his athletic ability, not his academic ability.

In reality, Alabama and coach Nick Saban took advantage of they fact that they owe recruits nothing, so they made a promise to Parks that they knew they wouldn’t have to keep, forcing him to abruptly change his college plans. That’s not right, and it’s a purely business move, even though the NCAA claims that scholarship offers are educational in nature.


http://thecomeback.com/ncaa/alabama-nick-saban-recruit-crimson-tide.html
 


There is a lot of garbage in recruiting.... but I belive the story is that Parks knew he was on hold in a way for a possible grey shirt situation.

Dude also had a long offer list from other places.

http://247sports.com/Player/Jarez-Parks-79244

He doesn't have to grayshirt at Bama... I suspect he knew what he was in for, and was gonna do whatever it takes to get in, and has done so.
 

Methinks some skulduggery might be afoot with his tuition. Boosters to the rescue, maybe?????:confused:
 










Players do the same bull**** all the time by flipping on or near signing day. The coaches have the same rights as the players.
 





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