DownsviewGuy
11-02-2005, 12:49 PM
Check it. EA is on the ball.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2210674
Updated: Nov. 1, 2005, 5:37 PM ET
Sophomore Tucker to miss exhibitionsAssociated Press
MINNEAPOLIS -- Sophomore guard Rico Tucker will miss both of Minnesota's exhibition games, and only be allowed to take part in practices that don't conflict with classes, until he improves his schoolwork.
Coach Dan Monson called it ``academic lockdown,'' but declined to characterize his decision as a suspension. Tucker, who played in all 32 games last season, is expected to be a key reserve for the Gophers this season if he can get his grades in order and return to full participation.
His absence would hurt Minnesota's backcourt depth, with freshman Kevin Payton currently out following shoulder surgery. Monson said he will re-evaluate Tucker's situation each week, but the coach said he didn't see him returning for a while.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2210674
Updated: Nov. 1, 2005, 5:37 PM ET
Sophomore Tucker to miss exhibitionsAssociated Press
MINNEAPOLIS -- Sophomore guard Rico Tucker will miss both of Minnesota's exhibition games, and only be allowed to take part in practices that don't conflict with classes, until he improves his schoolwork.
Coach Dan Monson called it ``academic lockdown,'' but declined to characterize his decision as a suspension. Tucker, who played in all 32 games last season, is expected to be a key reserve for the Gophers this season if he can get his grades in order and return to full participation.
His absence would hurt Minnesota's backcourt depth, with freshman Kevin Payton currently out following shoulder surgery. Monson said he will re-evaluate Tucker's situation each week, but the coach said he didn't see him returning for a while.