Bison137
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04-09-07 04:14 PM - Post#34425
In response to BUPilot
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For that matter, aren't the Bison already maxxed out in terms of available basketball scholarships for this fall?
No. Pat was aggressively pursuing Scott Saunders last fall, even after having received commitments from the other three. (Saunders ended up at Rice.) At that time, there seemed to be three theories as to where the fourth spot came from:
1. The Bison only gave out two scholarships to the Class of '08 (Mastro and Griffin). The third scholarship from that year might still be available, OR it might have been given that year to Abe, who originally only received need-based aid. In either case, the scholarship would be available for this coming year. (The three already given out are replacements for McN, Brown, and Clark, who were the first three scholarship recipients.)
2. Possibly the Trustees have amended the original scholarship policy to give Pat thirteen scholarships (the NCAA limit) instead of the twelve (i.e. three per year) originally granted. Some of our league competitors (Holy Cross, American, and maybe others) give out thirteen, and it is possible, given the team's success, that they decided to level the playing field. I think this one is a bit unlikely, since nothing has ever appeared in print, but it is certainly possible.
3. Perhaps one of this year's recruits is receiving need-based aid (similar to Abe), as opposed to a basketball scholarship. I think this is a bit unlikely but definitely possible.
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