I don't know who this guy is and I've never read his work, but this entire article is obviously written to sling mud. I don't know why, but the writer seems to have some sort of grudge against Troy. Look bud, it's not illegal and it's not a "rarely used" practice, so why are you directing this at Troy and Larry Blakeney? Someone is trying to stir up some trouble.

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(06-23-2009 12:16 PM)Trojan Delta Chi Wrote:  I don't know who this guy is and I've never read his work, but this entire article is obviously written to sling mud. I don't know why, but the writer seems to have some sort of grudge against Troy. Look bud, it's not illegal and it's not a "rarely used" practice, so why are you directing this at Troy and Larry Blakeney? Someone is trying to stir up some trouble.

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How exactly is this Blog Mud slinging?

Ted Hutton is our main blogger for our local paper the Sun-Sentinel.

He details the practice, notes that its not illegal, and the LB is a guru at it. He also notes that the SEC is getting ready to ban the practice and that perhaps the rest of the confrences and the NCAA might go the same way.

Hes also picking up the story from Brett Vito's UNT blog and Sports Illustrated.

Other then one comment about Troy having "lax" standards for admission its pretty mild and details the practice. (I wont comment on lax standard, I for one dont know what they are for any of the schools)

Its not like you guys havent had this practice discussed before here on this board and in other places. We all know its a legitamete practice for now and Troy has used it to its advantage.

BREATHE TDC BREATHE.

He is the local sports writer that does an FAU blog as well. Yes he directed it towards Troy, because you are one of the few that do it, and you are in the belt, and you do it well. He has mentioned he does not blame your coach for doing it, because it is legal... but just is pointing out that it probably won't be legal much longer with the SEC taking notice and making rules against over signing. But there is nothing negative towards Troy or your coach in that article.

Damn OwlFamily, beat me again, curse you!!!

(06-23-2009 12:45 PM)NCowl Wrote:  Damn OwlFamily, beat me again, curse you!!!

By a full 2 mintes also!

Slacker! ;-)

I remember him writing some controversial things about MT last season. He IS a mud slinger!

(06-23-2009 12:54 PM)MT FAN Wrote:  I remember him writing some controversial things about MT last season. He IS a mud slinger!

I cant remember what it was, but i do know that the MTSU fans were pissy with him for something.

Guy has a pretty good sense of humor IMHO, and has great access to the program. He's done a great job at keeping FAU in the spotlight as much as he can.

Its a blog, so he can get opionated on it. In his actual Articles for the Sun-Sentinel youll see straight forward journalism.

Take the blog with grains of salt. He likes to poke opponets with a stick and see what they'll do.

(06-23-2009 12:41 PM)OwlFamily Wrote:  Other then one comment about Troy having "lax" standards for admission its pretty mild and details the practice. (I wont comment on lax standard, I for one dont know what they are for any of the schools)

Troy's incoming freshmen must meet the NCAA minimum requirements. Even many larger schools (e.g. Auburn) don't require their athletes to meet higher requirements. I doubt that there is a another school in the SBC with higher admission standards for athletes.

Hutton is a medslinger... a couple years back he was bragging on his blog that the FAU Stadium was a done deal and calling FIU's facility low-class and mediocre.. something along those lines. Pretty funny how that one turned out. Seems to me he likes taking nasty shots at FIU whenever he can.

(06-23-2009 01:06 PM)Joel Wrote:  Hutton is a medslinger... a couple years back he was bragging on his blog that the FAU Stadium was a done deal and calling FIU's facility low-class and mediocre.. something along those lines. Pretty funny how that one turned out. Seems to me he likes taking nasty shots at FIU whenever he can.

Now I will admit FREELY that Ted goes OUT of his way to rile up the Amber Kitties. As our SBC rival (and main Rival IMHO) you have to expect that Joel.

Feel free to come over and post on his blog, as long as you dont get to filthy or obscene the comments usually stand.

We poked the Gator fans the other day about thier arrest record.

That was good times.



Everyone has been wrong about the stadium on many levels. FAU really dropped the ball on that deal. No arguement from me.

(06-23-2009 01:09 PM)OwlFamily Wrote:  

(06-23-2009 01:06 PM)Joel Wrote:  Hutton is a medslinger... a couple years back he was bragging on his blog that the FAU Stadium was a done deal and calling FIU's facility low-class and mediocre.. something along those lines. Pretty funny how that one turned out. Seems to me he likes taking nasty shots at FIU whenever he can.

Now I will admit FREELY that Ted goes OUT of his way to rile up the Amber Kitties. As our SBC rival (and main Rival IMHO) you have to expect that Joel.

Feel free to come over and post on his blog, as long as you dont get to filthy or obscene the comments usually stand.

We poked the Gator fans the other day about thier arrest record.

That was good times.



Everyone has been wrong about the stadium on many levels. FAU really dropped the ball on that deal. No arguement from me.

Oh there is nothing wrong with poking fun at rivals now and then, in fact I welcome it! But there is a difference between poking fun and throwing mud. I challenge you to find an instance where Pete Pelegrin of the Herald blantantly trashed you guys for what you've accomplished or got done. It's simply disrespectful, and I took offense for the way Hutton went about the way we got our stadium done.

And yeah I might pass by and leave a comment once in a while

have a look here, you'll find some more links that may change some opinions.

http://gotroytrojans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13673

(06-23-2009 01:00 PM)T2003 Wrote:  

(06-23-2009 12:41 PM)OwlFamily Wrote:  Other then one comment about Troy having "lax" standards for admission its pretty mild and details the practice. (I wont comment on lax standard, I for one dont know what they are for any of the schools)

Troy's incoming freshmen must meet the NCAA minimum requirements. Even many larger schools (e.g. Auburn) don't require their athletes to meet higher requirements. I doubt that there is a another school in the SBC with higher admission standards for athletes.

Most schools do require athletes that don't meet their minimum requirements to be processed through special admission procedures. In some schools, athletes are rubber stamped through the process, but more and more universities are limiting the number of athletic special admits. Obviously, the lower a school's entrance requirements are, the fewer that have to be special admitted.

I really dislike this guys attempts at being funny by trying to degrade other institutions. The thing I respect about Pete is that he doesn't try to make FIU look good by pointing out other school's weaknesses, he does it by pointing out the many strengths of FIU. Hutton is the complete opposite.

Troy's admission and grading policies aren't exactly a secret in higher education circles in Alabama-I've even heard it from other administrators across the state well before Troy joined the SBC.

I cannot stand Hutton, his blog is horrible. Have to agree with Pantherfan, he points out weaknesses of other places instead of playing up FAU's strengths.

(06-23-2009 10:36 PM)MaXx Wrote:  I cannot stand Hutton, his blog is horrible. Have to agree with Pantherfan, he points out weaknesses of other places instead of playing up FAU's strengths.

Agree on the constant comparisons to others (FIU?) in a negative light, rather than focusing just on FAU....and sometimes he writes blogs with incorrect numbers and facts without corroborating first. However, he does cover FAU pretty well and extensively, which is pretty good for their fans. I don't think he is that funny, btw.

I think is blog is interesting and one of the better ones in the Sun Belt. It's usually one of the first blogs on the Belt I check. I don't get riled up when he targets my university with lame cracks. It's no worse than what's on some message boards.

(06-23-2009 09:45 PM)chargeradio Wrote:  Troy's admission and grading policies aren't exactly a secret in higher education circles in Alabama-I've even heard it from other administrators across the state well before Troy joined the SBC.

give us some proof of your accusations, Troy has to abide by the same NCAA regulations as every other school. we can't bring in kids who other schools are not able to get due to grades, that just isn't what we are doing. If you want to say otherwise, I'll need to see some evidence.

(06-24-2009 04:26 AM)SpaceRaider Wrote:  I think is blog is interesting and one of the better ones in the Sun Belt. It's usually one of the first blogs on the Belt I check. I don't get riled up when he targets my university with lame cracks. It's no worse than what's on some message boards.

Well what you say is partially the problem, it's not some message board, it's a blog for a legitimate newspaper, I think the standard should be just a bit higher.

(06-24-2009 09:28 AM)MaXx Wrote:  

(06-24-2009 04:26 AM)SpaceRaider Wrote:  I think is blog is interesting and one of the better ones in the Sun Belt. It's usually one of the first blogs on the Belt I check. I don't get riled up when he targets my university with lame cracks. It's no worse than what's on some message boards.

Well what you say is partially the problem, it's not some message board, it's a blog for a legitimate newspaper, I think the standard should be just a bit higher.

Well the actualy articles for the paper are pretty straight forward and free from any sort of slant from him. The blog (and in general that format) allow for much more freedom in expressing opinions.

Personally I like the blog but even I get tired of some of the antics.

As appreciateive of the FAU dance team (and others) as I am, it gets a lil old seeing nothing but that from time to time. Not to mention it makes viewing the blog at work more difficult as I have a hard time explaining to my boss why there are pictures of half naked women up. I have the same issue with some of the sigs on this site.

Take it with a grain of salt eveyone, enjoy the antics and realize hes attempting to provoke you into some conversation.

NO matter what he gets GREAT access to the FAU program, and has provided good information, pictures and videos of practice and training.

(06-23-2009 09:45 PM)chargeradio Wrote:  Troy's admission and grading policies aren't exactly a secret in higher education circles in Alabama-I've even heard it from other administrators across the state well before Troy joined the SBC.

Did you pay for your textbooks? -21

I had to pay for my textbooks. Only the athletes got in on that deal.

I'm a WKU fan and I read Hutton's blog all the time. I think he does a good job as the beat writer and blogger for FAU. I may not agree with all he writes, but he keeps it interesting.