Whittingham just said on RedZone

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

That Asiata needed to come back next year. The host said "He was very high on NFL scout's lists, I hope this injury doesn't effect him." Whittingham responded "If he comes back next year he can show that he can stay healthy, and he will have his degree in May."

I wonder if SU will lay the hammer on Whit for saying someone should turn down NFL money to return to school when he already has his degree?

[SeattleUte]

Is Whit's family okay?

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

Is Whit's family okay?

His wife was interviewed. She said that she was behind two people that were in an argument. One of the men inadvertently threw his arm backward into her face. She said to him "What are you doing? I'm a woman." To which she alleges he responded "Shut up."

In the video which appeared to be filmed right after the incident and she had no visible wounds.

Now you have been vocal in the past about coaches/fans/religious leaders that attempt to keep athletes with professional careers in college for reasons not in the best interest of the athlete. Do you hold Whittingham to a different standard?

[SeattleUte]

His wife was interviewed. She said that she was behind two people that were in an argument. One of the men inadvertently threw his arm backward into her face. She said to him "What are you doing? I'm a woman." To which she alleges he responded "Shut up."

In the video which appeared to be filmed right after the incident and she had no visible wounds.

Now you have been vocal in the past about coaches/fans/religious leaders that attempt to keep athletes with professional careers in college for reasons not in the best interest of the athlete. Do you hold Whittingham to a different standard?

First, I am surprised that Asiata can come back. He's a senior. Second, I doubt he's a red hot prospect. If he is, he should probably go and take the multi-million dollar signing bonus at least. I doubt there is one at this point. I think that's Whit's point.

[SeattleUte]

I assume it was a BYU fan who hit her in the face and said shut up?

See, my point is that when these things happen they are news so they get out, at the time.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

I assume it was a BYU fan who hit her in the face and said shut up?

See, my point is that when these things happen they are news so they get out, at the time.

She did not allege an affiliation with either school. However if one wanted to it could be assumed from her angry tone that it was a BYU fan.

[myboynoah]

First, I am surprised that Asiata can come back. He's a senior. Second, I doubt he's a red hot prospect. If he is, he should probably go and take the multi-million dollar signing bonus at least. I doubt there is one at this point. I think that's Whit's point.

How many games did Asiata play this year? Is the U going to appeal for another year of eligibility (his fourth at the U)?

[Hot Lunch]

How many games did Asiata play this year? Is the U going to appeal for another year of eligibility (his fourth at the U)?

From the way Whittingham talks about it, the NCAA has already granted him another year.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

From the way Whittingham talks about it, the NCAA has already granted him another year.

Both Whittingham and the host on channel 4 made it sound as if there was no question as to if Asiata could return next year.

[myboynoah]

From the way Whittingham talks about it, the NCAA has already granted him another year.

How does that work? It appears he played in three games this season. What is the rough limit before someone loses the whole year if injured?

[Jarid in Cedar]

From the way Whittingham talks about it, the NCAA has already granted him another year.

The official word is that the NCAA doesn't decide on these things until after the Feb. signing period(weird when you think on how a decision like that could affect recruiting). But Asiata meets all of the criteria. He used his red shirt for an injury. His injury this year would have been beyond the criteria, but his injury in 2007 and the season ending injury he had at Snow were early enough in the season to count as years lost to injury.

My brother asked about Hook. Does anyone know if he would qualify for an extra year?

[Maximus]

I assume it was a BYU fan who hit her in the face and said shut up?

See, my point is that when these things happen they are news so they get out, at the time.

Yes, because once is always.

[il Padrino Ute]

She did not allege an affiliation with either school. However if one wanted to it could be assumed from her angry tone that it was a BYU fan.

http://www.utefans.net/message.php?id=931821

Just to set the record straight.

[Hot Lunch]

How does that work? It appears he played in three games this season. What is the rough limit before someone loses the whole year if injured?

See JIC's post. There is a certain criteria they have to meet. I am not exactly sure what it is but Whittingham has gone on record many times saying that Matt meets the criteria and it will be his decision as to what he does next season.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

http://www.utefans.net/message.php?id=931821

Just to set the record straight.

I apologize, I hope that I can one day again be counted as a honest recounter of events.