Clemson Hero Ray Ray McElrathbey Is Out of a Scholarship
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Jayhawk Fan posted 3/10/2008 from sports.aol.com [flag] |
Not the best PR move if you're embattled Clemson coach Tommy Bowden . McElrathbey was last seen in the headlines caring for his younger brother while their mother battled drug problems. Outpourings of support and cash came from Clemson fans before the NCAA heartlessly tried to put the kibosh on the compassion train. The NCAA caved, Rey Rey got some help and thus a good story was made. And ...
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