PHXCATS wrote:Many managers and student staff earn scholarships so Miller's son maybe on scholarship. If Miller gave his son a scholarship no one would care but since it is Rich Rod everyone has an issue it appears.
Rhett earned the scholarship. Would he have gotten an Arizona offer if Rich Rod wasn't the coach? Maybe not but Rhett was good enough for a scholarship. And there is no one that is forced to go to UA who doesn't want to and they are forced to pay. Rich Rod did not stripe a scholarship from someone to give one to Rhett. I see nothing wrong at all with it. Should Josh Rosen been forced to walk on at UCLA because his parents are well off?
Let's be clear, if Sean's son were put on scholarship as a MANAGER it would be an academic scholarship that wouldn't count against the basketball program's scholarship count of 13.
Rich Rod gave his son a full ride athletic scholarship that counts against the football team's scholarship count. Rhett Rod at this moment is our 5th string QB and quite frankly isn't going to climb much at all his remaining years. The move was pure nepotism on Rich Rod's part. Chicat, nor myself, nor any body else are blaming Rhett for this, but it's a move that prevents a guy like Josh McCauley, who probably is going to be our starting center all year if healthy, from being awarded a scholarship this year. It also prevents us from adding another player who could contribute via our recruiting class.
The fact you can't see the difference is awe inspiring quite frankly. Also the Rosen comparison is a red herring if I've ever seen one. Josh Rosen's father was not on the UCLA football coaching staff and obviously wasn't the head coach. He was also one of the highest ranked QB prospects in his draft class and not a FCS level QB. So not only was there zero nepotism involved in the decision to give him a scholarship, but he sure as hell was worth it based on his abilities. AWE INSPIRING IGNORANCE.
The only benefit this program gets from Rhett's scholarship is keeping Bryce Wolma happy.