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LSU Tigers (official thread)
- By ScriptOhio
- College Football
- 3536 Replies
Mets troll Jayden Daniels over LSU NIL disputeDaniels sends cease and desist to LSU after Pickett given No. 5
An attorney representing Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has informed LSU that it can no longer use his name, image and likeness, according to an Aug. 5 letter sent to Tigers athletic director Verge Ausberry, a copy of which was obtained by ESPN on Wednesday.
At the center of the dispute, according to a statement from Daniels' spokesperson to ESPN, is that the Tigers are allowing sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett to wear the No. 5 jersey that Daniels wore when he became LSU's third Heisman Trophy winner in 2023.
While Daniels' jersey hasn't been retired by the Tigers, it's the first time a player has worn No. 5 since he left the program for the NFL.
"The Daniels family is deeply disappointed and feels profoundly disrespected by LSU's decision to give Jayden's number to another player," the statement from Daniels' spokesperson said. "Jayden and his family had every reason to believe that his number would remain a meaningful part of his LSU legacy and would be honored and protected in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the university."
Pickett was wearing the No. 5 jersey when the Tigers opened preseason practice last week, leading to questions about why first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin had allowed the jersey swap to happen.
"Jayden made it clear that he did not want his number given to another player, and he believed his wishes would be respected," the statement said. "His Heisman Trophy-winning season and everything he accomplished on and off the field cemented his place in LSU history. To see his number given to another player is incredibly disappointing and feels like a failure to honor the significance of what Jayden accomplished at LSU."
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Kiffin told reporters on Aug. 5 that Pickett had been promised he could wear No. 5 when he signed with the Tigers in December 2024. Pickett had worn that number as a high school star in Zephyrhills, Florida, where he was the No. 2 cornerback in the Class of 2025 by ESPN Recruiting.
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However, LSU's current policy regarding jerseys being retired, which is published on its athletic department website, states that any number retired after Jan. 1, 2007, "does not preclude a current student-athlete in that sport from wearing the jersey number in that or any other sport, subject to the discretion of the head coach."
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Just sayin': HOW LSU SHOULD FILE DANIELS' LETTER....
Jayden Daniels is getting trolled ... by the New York Mets, of all teams.
The Washington Commanders quarterback has been embroiled in an unusual dispute with his alma mater, LSU. Daniels' spokesperson told ESPN that the quarterback took issue with the Tigers allowing cornerback DJ Pickett to wear the No. 5 jersey that Daniels donned during his Heisman-winning season in 2023. Daniels' attorney has informed LSU that it can no longer use his name, image and likeness, according to an Aug. 5 letter sent to Tigers athletic director Verge Ausberry, a copy of which was obtained by ESPN on Wednesday.
The dispute has become fodder for internet trolling. StubHub announced it would "no longer offer tickets in groups of 5." NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team TRICON Garage said it would not be running No. 5 at a race Friday. The account for Minor League Baseball made a joke about a postponed game resuming at 5:05 p.m. in the fifth inning. But perhaps the most notable troll came Friday night after the Mets' 4-1 win over the Washington Nationals.
After the win, which came against the Commanders' neighbor in MLB, the Mets posted a graphic saying they "Stopped at 4 out of respect for Jayden Daniels."
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2028 MI QB Donald Tabron II (Texas A&M Verbal)
- By Mike80
- Football Recruiting
- 7 Replies
but but but it's for the childrens!!! The poor dears are STRESSED?!?! No one has ever been stressed before? My God we gotta change EVERYTHING because they are a little put out by letter grades!! ZOMG agony!!
Pathetic.
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Academic Progress Rate (APR)
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Football
- 23 Replies
For those that don't remember Reggie:
Google AI: Former Ohio State wide receiver Reggie Germany famously posted a 0.0 GPA during the 2000fall quarter, causing him to miss the Outback Bowl. He later admitted he stopped attending classes to focus entirely on the NFL draft out of youthful immaturity, though he eventually returned and graduated with a sociology degree in 2015.
Background and Impact
- The Incident: At the end of the 2000 regular season, Germany was declared academically ineligible for the upcoming bowl game against South Carolina after earning a 0.0 term GPA.
- The Aftermath: Germany acknowledged that he completely neglected his coursework because he viewed college merely as a pit stop for a professional football career.
- Professional Career: Despite the rough finish to his college academic term, he was drafted in the 7th round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills, playing briefly in the league.
- Later Life: Germany returned to The Ohio State University through a degree-completion program to earn his bachelor's degree in 2015. He later transitioned into business as a franchise owner of Crumbl Cookie locations and local athletic trainer.
Former OSU player finding success with cookie company
Reggie Germany played for the Buckeyes in the late 90s.
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“And welcome to Crumbl!” Reggie Germany shouts as customers walk into his Crumbl Cookies location. He suits up to make sure his customers are taken care of.
Germany is the franchise owner of the Crumbl in Centerville, the first one to open in the greater Dayton area. And now, he’s opening even more locations across the state.
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