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Clemson RB won't play in '08

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Running back Ray Ray McElrathbey, who gained attention two years ago for taking custody of his 11-year-old brother, Fahmarr, after their parent were unable to take care for him, will not play for the Tigers next season. Coach Tommy Bowden said that McElrathbey, 21, will graduate in August. McElrathbey has two years' eligibility left and could play for another school or remain at Clemson to pursue a master's degree.

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March 10, 2008  09:05 AM ET
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WOW! This is a great story, when you look at the rest of the T&R's on the board;
USC tackle arrested at bar, OU signee arrested for felonies, USC recruit arrested in robbery......

I hope this young man does well in life.

March 10, 2008  10:53 AM ET
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^^^ Ditto ^^^

March 10, 2008  11:45 AM ET
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I definitely echo the sentiments of Sexton and xxx84xxx.

March 10, 2008  01:12 PM ET
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Congratulations to an athlete who is far more mature than his age would seem to suggest. This is a great story. He obviously worked hard to get done early. This is what college football really should be about. A player who is willing to sacrfice some things for family and those he cares about.

March 10, 2008  02:25 PM ET
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I think he is going to try to get a masters.....with a Sociology degree a master is almost needed to get your career started.....then again with his lil fame....finding a job may have just got easier

March 10, 2008  02:26 PM ET
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congrats......You should get draft just becoz.....some teams need a man like you in the locker room....Bengals fan what do you say

March 10, 2008  06:48 PM ET
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Well done very well done to bad more young men don't follow in your footsteps.

March 10, 2008  07:53 PM ET
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Finally a good story

March 11, 2008  10:15 AM ET
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The worst part of this story is it only received 8 comments!

This is why all the HEADLINERS (from the news on tv to every newspaper outlet) are about bad people, or bad things. I'm just as guilty for posting on the bad story, but I give credit to those who deserve it.

Thank you to the people above who made a comment.

March 11, 2008  10:39 AM ET
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Alright, NOW I found out why this kid wont be playing football this year.....

Clemson wont renew his scholarship! Because they have a few good recruits & other RB's are better than him.


Tommy Bowden & the higher ups at Clemson are ****H0L3$!!!

 
March 12, 2008  01:40 PM ET
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Tommy Bowden is a POS

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