The Barn's New York Times Investigation

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  1. CParso

    CParso Founding Member

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    While I don't doubt there is a bit of sensationalism to this story, I believe it has some merit.

    The quotes are quite interesting, even if they prove nothing.

    “When you’ve got more than five or six athletes in one class, you’re guaranteed to have fun,” said Robert Johnson, a tight end who left Auburn in 2003 and now plays for the Washington Redskins. “Class is guaranteed to not be as hard as the rest of your classes, especially if you’re winning.”

    Sounds like he really cracked down! :rofl:
     
  2. vatz22AU

    vatz22AU Founding Member

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    Investigation has already been up and running well before this...

    http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/news_releases/presrelease.html

     
  3. LSUfreshman21

    LSUfreshman21 Founding Member

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    I just find this whole investigation quite funny. I could really care less what you think about my points. I am just throwing out all the quotes that I have racked up in the last 10 minutes.
     
  4. vatz22AU

    vatz22AU Founding Member

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    And before we start nitpicking at classes and how easy they are, lets take a look at some of our neighbors:

    UAB's pokemon class

    http://www.pokemonvillage.com/shownews.asp?id_=5809
    And lookey here, Alabama has almost the same exact DR/IS programs that are being written about:

    http://mb19.scout.com/fauburnfrm2.showMessage?topicID=125579.topic
     
  5. LSUfreshman21

    LSUfreshman21 Founding Member

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    :thumb: I can't wait to hear what Tuberville has to say about this whole investigation.
     
  6. LSUfreshman21

    LSUfreshman21 Founding Member

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    Atleast they are required to go to those Pokemon classes.
     
  7. diamondheadtiger

    diamondheadtiger Founding Member

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    Heavy sanctions should be in order.
     
  8. cadillacattack

    cadillacattack Illegitimi non carborundum est

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    as someone who has utilized directed reading classes, i can assure you of two things. no attendance is ever required for any of these classes I've seen. Secondly, the work requirements are significant and in line with other coursework i participated in, both as a student-athlete and as a business professional.
     
  9. vatz22AU

    vatz22AU Founding Member

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    With most of these IS/DR classes you dont even have to go to class. As a matter of fact, I had a class last year in which I took all tests and quizzes online.... there was no attendance required.
     
  10. CParso

    CParso Founding Member

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    The no attendance line was obviously just to provoke interest, as it has nothing to do with whether the class is legit or not.

    However, reading one book & writing one paper should not be considered adequate work for 3 credit hours.
     

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