Terps QB copied off student
Posted: Thursday September 06, 2007 06:42AM ET
Brandon Bullock, a former Maryland student, said that Terps backup quarterback Josh Portis copied off his paper for a pop quiz during the spring semester -- an incident that has led to the program's fastest and most hyped quarterback being declared ineligible for the 2007 season. Portis, a transfer from Florida who was expected to receive playing time this season, admitted to making "a mistake" involving the university's academic code of integrity. He said he did not plagiarize, but would not specify how he violated the code.
Ralph Friedgen, Doug Pensinger/Getty Images
Comments (29)
I find it interesting that this guy is a 'former' student. That makes for a pretty convenient time to come out with this, doesn't it? I guess he didn't have the testicular fortitude to stand up in the middle of the pop quiz and say, 'No Portis! Stop copying my answers!'. I mean, did he knowingly let him cheat? If so, was he allowed to graduate, or did he get kicked out of school?? Don't get me wrong, I don't condone cheating by any means, but if you know it's happening, grow a pair and speak up when it happens!
At_Home@Wrigley | 09/06/07, 06:57 AM
Report Offensive CommentI agree. This all seems fishy, but the dude did admit to cheating. So off he goes.
quickdraw | 09/06/07, 07:17 AM
Report Offensive CommentYou're right at least he admitted he cheated. Most spoiled atheletes would never had admitted it..Sounds like a standup guy who made a mistake.
Jr. #88 Fan from Ohio | 09/06/07, 08:20 AM
Report Offensive CommentMaryland always seems to have issues!
America's Legend | 09/06/07, 08:58 AM
Report Offensive CommentSeems as though Maryland adheres to certain standards that other school brush under the rug.
Alfred | 09/06/07, 09:15 AM
Report Offensive CommentIt's not his fault..that is acceptable at Florida...
THE TRUTH | 09/06/07, 09:42 AM
Report Offensive Commenthey Truth, Do they even require class in the SEC?
xxx84xxx | 09/06/07, 10:28 AM
Report Offensive CommentBoomer did the same thing!!! Only the professors game him the answers inside that envelope with the cash....
Wa2Sea | 09/06/07, 10:40 AM
Report Offensive CommentThey require classes....knitting...pottery.... ;-)
Who Cares? | 09/06/07, 10:50 AM
Report Offensive CommentEvery athlete gets "special" attention and if you say that is BS then I got some ocean front property in Arizona for you, does not matter what division, it is the truth
Who Cares? | 09/06/07, 10:52 AM
Report Offensive CommentThe TRUTH was able to obtain a copy of the Maryland Football Team's suggested course list for 2007-2008 Academic Year:
1) Performance Enhancers and You
2)Economics:A Case Study-How Much Can Coach Friedgen Really Eat at an All You Can Eat Buffet?
3) Sociology (Every student-athlete's staple course)
4) Oceanography (Why you REALLY should Fear the Turtle)
THE TRUTH | 09/06/07, 11:00 AM
Report Offensive CommentCommon, who cares, this isnt news... One college kid coppies off another college kid... big F'n Deal... Im sure this kid has come to a test with a hat on a little low so he could peak at someone elses paper at least at some point in his life.
jandssports | 09/06/07, 11:17 AM
Report Offensive CommentWhere is my personal fav. Coaching Football, this is an actual course, I took it while in school and its full semester, full credit...
xxx84xxx | 09/06/07, 11:19 AM
Report Offensive CommentYou think thats a good one, have a look at Sports Psychology...
jandssports | 09/06/07, 11:20 AM
Report Offensive CommentIneligible for the season? I know that universities take this stuff seriously, but I think a few games and 100 sentences consisting of, "I will not cheat off my neighbors test," should suffice. Oh well, it's Maryland. A second string quarterback will get them to that losing season just as quickly as a starter.
DO_WORK_SON | 09/06/07, 12:00 PM
Report Offensive CommentHell I did that all the time.
And someone please get that man a dozen baconators at Wendy's.
Hammered_everynight | 09/06/07, 12:01 PM
Report Offensive CommentRalph's face looks like 50 lbs. of meat stuffed in a 5 lb. bag.
Got him a big head.
A Man for America today | 09/06/07, 01:02 PM
Report Offensive CommentHow about this....
1. An athelete who admits wrong doings
2. a Dean who can punish students
3. An athletic program that cant save a starter from this...
I spent 11 yrs as a student, and another 11 teaching in college, and never saw this.......
RFB | 09/06/07, 02:41 PM
Report Offensive Comment" I find it interesting that this guy is a 'former' student. That makes for a pretty convenient time to come out with this, doesn't it? I guess he didn't have the testicular fortitude to stand up in the middle of the pop quiz and say, 'No Portis! Stop copying my answers!'. "
Yeah, stand up over a stupid pop quiz and overnight become the most hated kid on campus. You wanna know why he waited until he wasn't there anymore? There you go.
TheSimulacra | 09/06/07, 03:26 PM
Report Offensive CommentI'm impressed the kid admitted to it. And that Maryland didn't try to cover up. Good for both of them.
1Hawkeye1 is client #9 | 09/06/07, 03:44 PM
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