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Tonga Ruled Ineligible
http://www.byucougars.com/Filing.jsp?ID=10790
I'm just a lurker on this site.. But thought I'd post this one.. Tonga Ruled Ineligible by Jeff Reynolds, BYU Athletic Communications PROVO, Utah (May 12, 2008) -- BYU head football coach Bronco Mendenhall today announced senior running back Manase Tonga has been ruled academically ineligible to compete during the 2008 season. Tonga has been suspended from the University and may re-apply for admission in October for Winter Semester, 2009. Tonga will redshirt the 2008 season. "Not having Manase with us this coming season is disappointing and hurts our program; however, our program is designed so that the next player in line will step in and contribute at a high level," Mendenhall said. "I'm confident Manase will take the necessary steps to restore his eligibility and be able to return to the team next season." The 6-foot, 238-pound native of San Mateo, Calif., saw action in 12 of the Cougars' 13 games last season and was credited with 88 carries for 305 yards and eight touchdowns. Makes me wonder if So'oto might be switched to fullback.. I know he did it a few times last year.. Think Bronco would let him do offence and defence |
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2. I, for one, hope that BYU takes as many "marginal" kids as spots are available, assuming they're the best players available at that position, and continues to have unprecedented success in helping them become better people.
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Actually, this could improve the opportunity for the likes of JJ to see the field more, with Unga at the FB position. What we'll miss most, IMO, is his blocking.
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I can see just how closely you follow the football team...
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