WITH THE LOSS OF MONTREL McDONALD

[davis01]

Do we have any worries from other players in terms possibly grades, etc.,?  I would hate to go into the SEC Season without a key player.

[HawgAdvocate]

Is he still suspended, or gone for good?

[BallHog1]

I just heard "suspended indefinitely". That could be forever or until tomorrow. Haven't heard any confirmations about being gone for good.

[claycohog]

We should know McDonalds fate by the end of the week.

[beachhawg]

I would say he probably will not be back.

[Amityvillehogger]

What the hell.

[OzarkHighs]

My understanding is that it has nothing to do with grades and everything to do with attitude.

[deucea729]

My understanding is that it has nothing to do with grades and everything to do with attitude.

Attitude doesn't usually get you completely canned just 5 games into your first season.  That's something that can usually be molded with a few chances to get it right.

Grades, drugs, other legal issues - those kinds of things get your tail kicked to the curb after 5 games.

But I guess stranger things have happened.

[HawgAdvocate]

So that means we'll very likely have another scholly to get a BIG MAN that is ready to contribute immediately.

Let us pray.

[heathtits]

So that means we'll very likely have another scholly to get a BIG MAN that is ready to contribute immediately.

Let us pray.

Agreed. I finished my finals today and heard Montrelle is not even on campus anymore.

On second thought though, isn't the whole point of the recruiting process to be able to get a feel for a guys attitude? Hopefully these character issues become a thing of the past.

[mathhog]

i still dont understand what went down

Does ANYONE know??

[josh_sec33]

I've got nothing. I'd assume grades, but there might be something more.

[The_Bionic_Pig]

I've got nothing. I'd assume grades, but there might be something more.

let me put it to you this way Montrell McDonald makes Terrell Owens look like Bryant Gumble attitude wise....

[75grad]

My understanding is that it has nothing to do with grades and everything to do with attitude.

I would think good grades and good attitude go hand in hand.

[Hogtropolis™]

I know the common thought is that McDonald is gone, but I am not going to buy it 100% until it is confirmed by someone that I believe to be legit.

I have been around  this board for a few years now and I pretty much know who is legit and who isn't.  I haven't seen any of them come out and say that he is for sure gone.  I have seen some of them say it is a strong possibility, but not that he is 100% gone.

Until he comes back/if he doesn't come back, I am hoping for Monk to be able to step in and back up Henry with 10 minutes per game or so.  That might be wishful thinking, but I am definitely hoping.

[An old hog fanatic]

let me put it to you this way Montrell McDonald makes Terrell Owens look like Bryant Gumble attitude wise....

Holy crap!  That is just plain scary!!

[HawgAdvocate]

On second thought though, isn't the whole point of the recruiting process to be able to get a feel for a guys attitude? Hopefully these character issues become a thing of the past.

One thing for us to keep in mind was that Montrel was a last minute pickup to replace the previous JUCO failure named Daniel Payne.

Montrel wasn't a real big priority until fairly late into the process. That doesn't speak well for our JUCO recruiting.

Pel has done great in reeling in Fortson and Rotnei. I think Andre Clark will be a good one before he's done as well. But we've got to do better when trying to balance out our classes when recruiting JUCOs.

[OzarkHighs]

Everything I've heard says this is an insubordination issue, and that McDonald just didn't want to listen to the coaches, even possibly to the point of arguing with them in front of the team. Hence why he isn't allowed to practice right now

Its possible he may learn his lesson, but when you do something like this, its shape up or ship out.

[Tomhog™]

I would be utterly amazed to see him ever play for the Hogs again. Pel didn't do a good job on his background. Attitude issues don't just crop up out of nowhere.

[Razorod]

With the loss of Daniel Payne and the uncertainty, at that time, of Jason Henry's eligibility, my guess is that Pel was pretty desperate.

[Hogtropolis™]

With the loss of Daniel Payne and the uncertainty, at that time, of Jason Henry's eligibility, my guess is that Pel was pretty desperate.

I hate the Payne didn't become eligible too.  I was almost more excited about him than anyone else in that class.  He sounded like he was a stud.

[HawgnCorona]

I hate the Payne didn't become eligible too.  I was almost more excited about him than anyone else in that class.  He sounded like he was a stud.

Yeah, I have say thats what I believe as well...perhaps the next find is a big that can give us an inside presence to go with all that we have. I hope he will be a good one the right attitude and work ethic.

[hawgsav1]

Maybe he stole chips from the cafeteria...

[mathhog]

so.... what's the story on him. what did he DO?

[Hog Fan from Camden]

I bet Mr. Montrel is kicking himself right now!