These are actual tweets by folks in response to Rashad McCants talking to ESPN Outside the Lines about how he remained eligible during The Flagship’s 2005 National Title season (original SFN column here).
So I guess we won't be seeing Rashad McCants in any of the "I'm A Tar Heel" videos next season. #UNC
— Chris Morris (@CMorris4774) June 6, 2014
So Mary Willingham was right after all about the UNC academic scandal.
— Kentucky Wildcats (@UKSportsZone) June 6, 2014
Backlash on Rashad McCants for speaking on sham academics, but that's establishment blueprint. Roy was no saint at KU either. It's business
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) June 6, 2014
In response to Rashad McCants' ESPN int.: "I did not see any problems while I was at UNC as a player or a coach. I feel sorry for Rashad…
— Matt Doherty (@DohertyMatt) June 6, 2014
N.C. Senator Thom Goolsby (Rep., New Hanover):
After another #UNCwhistleblower, it's time for the criminal investigation I called for in @USATODAY. #espn http://t.co/k59aDCsMnd
— Thom Goolsby (@ThomGoolsby) June 6, 2014
Former UNC baller Leslie McDonald:
Nothing was ever given to me, I earned it! #Fact
— Leslie McDonald (@Lezz_McDonald2) June 6, 2014
#Fact: You were quite literally suspended for nine games in 2013-14 specifically because you were GIVEN improper benefits.
UNC Sophomore wide receiver Ryan Switzer:
Shoot if there are "easy" classes or a way I can just "show up and play ball" let me know!! Bc I have yet to be introduced to such scam
— Ryan Switzer (@Switz03) June 6, 2014
Perhaps this is because your academic advisers aren’t pointing you in that direction after The Flagship’s own 2012 internal investigation review found 216 known and 454 suspected “anomaly” courses athletes were pushed towards dating back to (at least) 1997?
There is no championship banner large enough to cover the shame of racially segregated crip courses. #UNC #AFAM #McCants
— Owen Good (@owengood) June 6, 2014
I see class requirements for UNC athletes are written on toilet paper. #Mccants
— Jalen Rose (@JalenRose) June 6, 2014
Roy Williams on McCants' accusations: "The picture he portrays is not fair to the University or me.”
— InsideCarolina (@InsideCarolina) June 6, 2014
It only seems “not fair” because accountability isn’t one of the principles of the arrogant, elitism of The Carolina Way.
More to come…
