It was absolutely intended as a shot at Marshall and an attempt to pretend we have an academic standard to brag about.
Come on, you're not that dense. Of course we have an academic standard, as does Marshall. Neither are anything to brag about. But as far as I know, Marshall is the only major program that is formally affiliated with a CC/prep school to deal with these issues.
It's just the facts man... Kendall Gant, I believe, cried during an interview last year because he wanted to go to Georgia (had already committed to them) so bad, but had to go to Marshall instead because he wasn't going to qualify at UGA. There are plenty of other guys who have make the same type of public decision. Again, don't begrudge them for it, but that's the reality of the situation.
Frankie Hernandez did the same last year as well. Was committed to us couldn't get in and had to go to Marshall. They have a prep school that the kids can go to for a semester while still attending Marshall and not use a year of eligibility while still being on campus with the team.
Definitely not a dig at Marshall They found a loophole and use it to get athletes they normally wouldn't.