Alridge Not Enrolling This Fall [Archive]

MDW79

09-19-2008, 07:03 PM

I just heard on ch19 news that Nick Aldridge is not enrolling for the fall quarter. Of course that's all they said and they would have more later on the 10 o'clock news. So I guess this means he wasn't satisfied being a walk on. It seems strange that he would spend all this time here to only lose another year. He has some talent and is wasting his eligibility. Maybe this means UC got word Reik passed his SAT and that's where Aldridge's scholly went. Anybody got any news, additional info? Sorry, I mispelled his name for the thread.

JPBearcat3

09-19-2008, 07:50 PM

I'm pretty sure he has moved into an apartment at University Park Apartments (where the rest of the team is staying). I guess that doesn't necessarily mean he hasn't enrolled, but I'm almost positive he's at least living in Clifton.

SLMadiCat

09-19-2008, 08:12 PM

It appears it wasn't necessarily Aldridge's decision.

Lobot

09-19-2008, 09:19 PM

It appears it wasn't necessarily Aldridge's decision.

If that's the case then I feel sorry for him. He wanted to be Bearcat from day 1 and if he's getting forced off the team, I find that uncool. That being said. Have to make room for the talent.

MDW79

09-19-2008, 09:27 PM

If that's the case then I feel sorry for him. He wanted to be Bearcat from day 1 and if he's getting forced off the team, I find that uncool. That being said. Have to make room for the talent.

I agree. If what I heard is indeed true there was either some confusion as to where he stood or he was forced out. I know this is different than Sleaze Miller forcing a kid like Graves out at X but, yeah, it's not cool and it has to somewhat reflect poorly on Mick. I hope he does well wherever he ends up. The kid averaged 18 + as freshman and now he's lost two years. I really have to wonder if anything was promised to him prior to his transfer.

SLMadiCat

09-19-2008, 09:32 PM

No, more like Aldridge did not meet the goals set for him.

mike pinzki

09-19-2008, 11:09 PM

If this is true, it was all on Aldridge.

http://www.thelotd.com/ctrent

Tom Alverson

09-19-2008, 11:19 PM

http://www.courtclerk.org/case_summary.asp?casenumber=/08/CRA/28869

bubbachunk

09-20-2008, 01:26 AM

sad to see this, i was excited to see him play

Bearcat Jeff

09-20-2008, 06:53 AM

I am glad to see that he was immediately released. It's refreshing to not hear, "We are going to let the legal system run it's course." We heard that line for 15 years.

SLMadiCat

09-20-2008, 09:16 AM

CatsClaw

09-20-2008, 06:38 PM

I agree. If what I heard is indeed true there was either some confusion as to where he stood or he was forced out. I know this is different than Sleaze Miller forcing a kid like Graves out at X but, yeah, it's not cool and it has to somewhat reflect poorly on Mick. I hope he does well wherever he ends up. The kid averaged 18 + as freshman and now he's lost two years. I really have to wonder if anything was promised to him prior to his transfer.

It's amazing how people immediately blame Mick without getting all of the facts.

CatsClaw

09-20-2008, 06:40 PM

I am glad to see that he was immediately released. It's refreshing to not hear, "We are going to let the legal system run it's course." We heard that line for 15 years.

I find it amusing that C Trent and others immediately start trashing the program even though UC dismissed him immediately.

Lobot

09-20-2008, 10:27 PM

Still feel sorry for him?

Based on the trafficking in drugs part. better gone.

Bearcat Jeff

09-21-2008, 08:25 AM

I find it amusing that C Trent and others immediately start trashing the program even though UC dismissed him immediately.I don't think he intended his wording to trash the program. He was just trying to make the point that the image change would take a hit due to this. So far though I haven't seen anything nationally to warrant that.

Thegreatone

09-21-2008, 09:10 AM

I find it amusing that C Trent and others immediately start trashing the program even though UC dismissed him immediately.

I agree, he is the only one that has bashed UC's program. He seemed really quick to jump on UC. I like Trent but he is not a UC fan. He is a UGA fan but I didnt like how fast he was to jump on Mick and UC.

Bearcat Fan Since 1958

09-21-2008, 10:09 AM

I am glad to see that he was immediately released. It's refreshing to not hear, "We are going to let the legal system run it's course." We heard that line for 15 years.

Indeed, very decisive action (like UC took with Roy Bright in 2005) by the HC. Cronin had similar experiences with Trey Pearson and Adam Chiles at Murray State. Both had "problems" elsewhere and were booted from MSU at the first hint of "problems" there.

jplog

09-21-2008, 11:50 AM

I am glad to see that he was immediately released. It's refreshing to not hear, "We are going to let the legal system run it's course." We heard that line for 15 years.

If this was Deonta Vaughn you would be hearing that line. The further down the bench they are the easier it is to cut them.

dp3113

09-21-2008, 04:39 PM

c trent didn't rip the program. he is a journalist, his job is to break a story. uc didn't give a reason for why the released aldridge, and c. trent simply checked the hamilton county website and put 2 and 2 together. just because someone reports something negative (which is factual), does not mean he is bashing the program.

Bearcat Jeff

09-21-2008, 05:33 PM

If this was Deonta Vaughn you would be hearing that line. The further down the bench they are the easier it is to cut them.No, I don't believe you would. And there is nothing concrete to base that statement on other than your opinion. Mick has shown a true commintment to academics and discipline.

ralph1950

09-22-2008, 08:57 AM

It is good that Mick took an immediate stand on this. Aldridge was a walk on who could have given some quality minutes but he will not be greatly missed. (remainder deleted)

GoCats1994

09-22-2008, 12:59 PM

Tearing down other programs does nothing to inflate UC's program.

Leave the XU comments off the board.

MikeInClifton

09-22-2008, 01:24 PM

It is good that Mick took an immediate stand on this. Aldridge was a walk on who could have given some quality minutes but he will not be greatly missed. (remainder deleted)

Ralph - please stick to the topic. If you want to say another program is not as good as UC's, do so properly and with respect.

jeffto

09-22-2008, 07:58 PM

Indeed, very decisive action (like UC took with Roy Bright in 2005) by the HC. Cronin had similar experiences with Trey Pearson and Adam Chiles at Murray State. Both had "problems" elsewhere and were booted from MSU at the first hint of "problems" there.Nice to see you back Tom.

It's sad to see another kid circling the drain, but he put himself in the sink.

On the other hand. If he wasn't getting a scholly, he had to pay for school somehow! :D

milfordcats

09-22-2008, 10:18 PM

On the other hand. If he wasn't getting a scholly, he had to pay for school somehow! :D

I would have donated a dollar to the 'keep Aldrige in school legally' fund...

jplog

09-23-2008, 01:42 PM

No, I don't believe you would. And there is nothing concrete to base that statement on other than your opinion. Mick has shown a true commintment to academics and discipline.

You only fooling yourself if you think a top tier player is going to be cut based on an arrest alone. Aldridge hasn't been convicited of anything that I'm aware of.

SLMadiCat

09-23-2008, 04:08 PM

You only fooling yourself if you think a top tier player is going to be cut based on an arrest alone. Aldridge hasn't been convicited of anything that I'm aware of.

It wasn't the fact that he wasn't a top tier player. It's the fact that he had troubles at his previous school and therefore Mick had him on a short leash/zero tolerance policy.

Had Vaughn had other issues in the past, Mick would have done the same thing, IMO.

Jason Henry was a top talent, but when he didn't qualify, Mick immediately stopped recruiting him. He didn't care that he could have qualified the following year. Not the best example, but it applies.

Mick's Da Man

09-24-2008, 09:08 AM

It is good that Mick took an immediate stand on this. Aldridge was a walk on who could have given some quality minutes but he will not be greatly missed. Hopefully UC will still get Tyreke Evans! I see UC winning the National Championship the next 10 or so years! Riek will dominate this season!!!

There. I fixed Ralph's post. :D

Mick's Da Man

09-29-2008, 08:33 AM

It wasn't the fact that he wasn't a top tier player. It's the fact that he had troubles at his previous school and therefore Mick had him on a short leash/zero tolerance policy.

Had Vaughn had other issues in the past, Mick would have done the same thing, IMO.

Jason Henry was a top talent, but when he didn't qualify, Mick immediately stopped recruiting him. He didn't care that he could have qualified the following year. Not the best example, but it applies.

I just heard this the other day. Apparently, when Mick accepted Aldridge as a transfer, Mick did his research with WCU and found out some of the areas of trouble Aldridge had in the past. Aldridge had a short leash, but this was never publicly stated. It was a situation where Aldridge was moving up in the world, but also came with baggage..........this was HIS CHANCE to better himself in more ways than one, but he blew it.

Mad_Dogg

11-05-2008, 03:46 PM

I just heard this the other day. Apparently, when Mick accepted Aldridge as a transfer, Mick did his research with WCU and found out some of the areas of trouble Aldridge had in the past. Aldridge had a short leash, but this was never publicly stated. It was a situation where Aldridge was moving up in the world, but also came with baggage..........this was HIS CHANCE to better himself in more ways than one, but he blew it.

i agree. i heard from one of my friends who was his team mate at wcu as well as at south webster. they were also on the same aau team. he told me that when they went to a tourny there were some pro scouts lookin at him then. he screwed it all up big time now

Inchickinkick

11-10-2008, 08:10 AM

Thegreatone

11-10-2008, 08:14 AM

I believe that will be Toyloy's role on this team.

Thegreatone

11-10-2008, 08:15 AM

Plus I am not sure but do you think Aldrigdes nose can handle any more abuse?

Inchickinkick

11-10-2008, 09:26 AM

I believe that will be Toyloy's role on this team.

Toyloy won't be a scorer, Aldridge would at will.

Nerf

11-10-2008, 10:10 AM

Toyloy won't be a scorer, Aldridge would at will.

Perhaps in the 1-AA Southern Conference he would score at will. In the Big East behind Williams and Gates, he'd be lucky to see the floor.

Inchickinkick

11-10-2008, 10:23 AM

Perhaps in the 1-AA Southern Conference he would score at will. In the Big East behind Williams and Gates, he'd be lucky to see the floor.

He would have been our small forward, Where's he at? Where's he going too play this year?

SLMadiCat

11-10-2008, 10:32 AM

He would have been our small forward, Where's he at? Where's he going too play this year?

coming off the bench. who knows where he is at. the penitentiary perhaps.

Mick's Da Man

11-10-2008, 10:49 AM

All I know is he better buy some of that new soap with the ribbed edge's to help you hold on and not drop it.

Inchickinkick

11-10-2008, 10:53 AM

coming off the bench. who knows where he is at. the penitentiary perhaps.

I agree.... coming off the bench, What did we have last year? penitentiary???? what happen there?

Nerf

11-10-2008, 11:04 AM

I agree.... coming off the bench, What did we have last year? penitentiary???? what happen there?

Trafficking weed. Innocent until proven guilty of course, but still....

Inchickinkick

11-10-2008, 11:34 AM

Trafficking weed. Innocent until proven guilty of course, but still....

He will get a slap on the wrist, and probation. His basketball career is over. He will just hafe too get a real job a stockboy at Krogers or Kmart, Then he can smoke all the weed he wants........

Mick's Da Man

11-10-2008, 12:03 PM

He will get a slap on the wrist, and probation. His basketball career is over. He will just hafe too get a real job a stockboy at Krogers or Kmart, Then he can smoke all the weed he wants........

Do you mean have?

Do you mean "as a stockboy"?

After a comma, you don't capitalize the letter unless it's a proper noun or name.

When you finish 4th grade, then come back and post again.

611116

11-10-2008, 12:09 PM

Do you mean have?

After a comma, you don't capitolize the letter unless it's a proper noun or name.

When you finish 4th grade, then come back and post again.

Glass houses, stones, you know the quote...

Inchickinkick

11-10-2008, 12:22 PM

Do you mean have?

Do you mean "as a stockboy"?

After a comma, you don't capitolize the letter unless it's a proper noun or name.

When you finish 4th grade, then come back and post again.

DONT INSULT MY INTELLAGENCE, YOUR A PUNK I Will F YOU UP

columbus_bearcat

11-10-2008, 12:55 PM

DONT INSULT MY INTELLAGENCE, YOUR A PUNK I Will F YOU UP

wow! someone is taking these message boards a little too seriously.

BTW - why is this news again? This happened nearly two months ago.

Thegreatone

11-10-2008, 01:21 PM

DONT INSULT MY INTELLAGENCE, YOUR A PUNK I Will F YOU UP

No you wont. Go away clown. Go hang out with aldridge.

anbuc88

11-10-2008, 01:27 PM

DONT INSULT MY INTELLAGENCE, YOUR A PUNK I Will F YOU UP

You edited this post and it still sounds stupid. Now that's funny. No one needs to insult your intelligence. You have to have some to insult, and unfortunately you don't have any.

Inchickinkick

11-10-2008, 02:26 PM

No you wont. Go away clown. Go hang out with aldridge.

Lets leave your momma out of THIS YOUR THE CLOWN clown

Inchickinkick

11-10-2008, 02:49 PM

Thegreatone...isn"t That The Hockey Player...... Who The Heck Are You? Moron

Major ----de Coverley

11-10-2008, 03:04 PM

Civil and thoughtful discourse is the common goal here. Everyone please shake hands and return to your respective corners. While there are several posters on this site who could be charactors out of "one flew over the coo coo's nest" they still deserve respect and civility. The common ground is supporting UC athletics.

Mick's Da Man

11-10-2008, 03:33 PM

Glass houses, stones, you know the quote...

Mine was a typo. But still funny.

I know a capitol is a city or building, etc. But thanks for pointing out my typo.

His was just stupidity. :D

Inchickinkick

11-10-2008, 03:38 PM