Clemson Loses Starting LB Vincent - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

You. Out. Now.

Cortney Vincent, a twelve-game starter a year ago, was suspended for the ever-popular undisclosed violation of team rules. His suspension is now permanent:

Suspended Clemson linebacker Cortney Vincent will not return for the 2008 season. ... Coach Tommy Bowden said in a news release Monday that Vincent would have been academically eligible to compete in the fall, but did not meet goals set by the team for the spring.

Sound like Vincent was given a my-way-or-the-highway by Bowden after repeated minor violations (read: crunkin') and chose the highway. Que sera.

Is it worth noting Bowden specifically assuring the public that Vincent would have been eligible to play in he fall? Seems to be a small indicator that APR is always on coaches' minds these days. I wonder if more kids are given the chance to redeem themselves until the winter semester is over -- and their precious, qualifying grades are in -- before getting the heave-ho.