Interesting e-mail I received today -- this is an interpreted version.
Jamal Geathers is currently at Clayton State College and it is uncertain if he will be at the University of South Carolina next fall. He did run into some problems with the NCAA Clearinghouse -- this was known prior to and upon his arrival at USC in 2006 -- concerning some core course work.
It seems that the education system somewhat forces "advanced classes" on 8th Grade students, but that can be somewhat of an albatross for a potential collegiate student-athlete, because this type of course requires the University/College to file an exemption on behalf of that student-athlete.
Therefore, if you were in 8th Grade and took a high school level English course and then if you completed three more years (through your Junior year) of the same subject matter and not take something of "like substance" during the senior campaign that is considered erroneous and a red flag is raised by the NCAA.
However, a good test score and solid grade point average would alleviate those raised eyebrows and the exemption would allow that student-athlete to "qualify".
Per P&Y's comment -- I totally agree! In any case, a sharp Guidance Department and other school personnel should be able to guide those student-athletes to the correct curriculum!
