Mauk denied a final time by NCAA

[BleedGreenAndGold]

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigeast/0-1-20/Mauk-denied-a-final-time-by-NCAA.html

Ben Mauk is finally out of options with the NCAA.

The NCAA's student-athlete reinstatement committee ruled against the Cincinnati quarterback's appeal for a sixth year of eligibility today. That's the fifth time the NCAA has rejected Mauk's case and the second by this committee.

Here is the NCAA's official response on the ruling:

    "Our review of the facts as presented and possible mitigating factors for this eligibility request was extensive and thorough, exhausting all avenues in the administrative procedures and ensuring a fair process for this student-athlete," said Carol Iwaoka, NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee chair and associate commissioner of the Big Ten Conference. "Even after reviewing the latest information, the committee was unable to identify compelling factors that might be viewed as beyond the control of the student-athlete and the University of Cincinnati."

    NCAA rules indicate that a Division I student-athlete can complete his or her four seasons within five years from initial full-time enrollment. Based on legislation adopted by NCAA member institutions, a member college or university must demonstrate the student-athlete was denied at least two participation opportunities for reasons beyond the control of the student-athlete or the institution in order to have an extension of this time period.

    Although the university was able to establish the 2006-07 season was a denied participation opportunity when Mr. Mauk was granted a hardship waiver, Cincinnati was unable to establish a second denied participation opportunity. Based on exhaustive review of all the information, the committee determined that the student-athlete was not incapacitated due to medical reasons, and was unable to identify other compelling factors to grant an extension of time under the five year rule.

    The NCAA student-athlete reinstatement staff considered the matter three times, after two requests for reconsideration from the University of Cincinnati based on new information. Institutions may appeal staff denials to the committee. In this latest appeal, the committee reviewed the information submitted by the university and provided Mr. Mauk with the opportunity to speak directly to the committee. The committee considered in total the original appeal information, all new information submitted during the latest review and statements made during the teleconference appeal.

Mauk may now turn to the court system for relief. He has hired a lawyer, and in August won a temporary injunction against the NCAA allowing him to play. But coach Brian Kelly does not want to have him practice or play even with an injunction, because if it is overturned later, Cincinnati could be penalized for using an ineligible player.

That means Mauk would have to actually beat the NCAA in court in order to play again. And given how slowly the legal system often works, it appears highly unlikely he could do that in time to have any impact on this season. In an absolute best-case scenario, perhaps Mauk could win and be eligible in 2009.

But beating the NCAA is a lot like fighting City Hall. And Mauk can't argue that he had a lack of due process, considering all the hearings the NCAA granted him.

Regardless, the Bearcats have already moved on with Dustin Grutza as their starting quarterback. He was the Big East's offensive player of the week for his performance against Eastern Kentucky last Thursday. And now Grutza won't have to worry about Mauk coming back and reclaiming his job.

[ksquire]

[HOTMello2005]

FOX News Alert....Ben takes the mauk of shame coming out of the county courthouse as the ruling went in favor of the NCAA.

[snarling Bull]

:ROFLMAO :ROFLMAO :ROFLMAO

[nobull.Bulls]

Quit Mauking Mauk!

[HOTMello2005]

WHAT THE MAUK!!!  ... WTM

[Economics_Nerd82]

After this denial, he is Mauking away from the game.

[CowbellBandit]

From the Octonian-

Rocky- Enough. You know what Matt Grothe has that you don’t.

Bearcat- What?

Rocky- Eligibility.

Bearcat- …f*cker…

[Economics_Nerd82]

wth is the octonian/

I seriously hope that is sarcasm

[Economics_Nerd82]

wth is the octonian/

I seriously hope that is sarcasm

it's not-- what is it?

http://nunesmagician.blogspot.com/2008/08/octonion-of-solace.html