I don't mean this condescendingly toward people worked up about what this means for ND's 2015 success or whether the academics are too difficult, etc, but here's a little perspective:
Notre Dame lost its third-string running back today, someone we already knew they'd be without for the first four games. Tarean Folston and C.J. Prosise are more than capable of handling the load with or without Bryant.
As far as the academics go, no, this is not an indictment of Notre Dame being too difficult or the standards being too high. He had obviously dug a hole academically. I'll say this as well: Even at Notre Dame, it's very difficult to not remain eligible or to not pass a class, especially with the resources provided in terms of tutoring and academic support.
Back to the on-field implications: Let's keep in mind that one year ago at this time ND was about to lose a starting receiver, starting defensive end, a safety that would have played quite a bit and a starting cornerback. Losing a third-string running back today is hardly a blow for the 2015 squad.
Notre Dame lost its third-string running back today, someone we already knew they'd be without for the first four games. Tarean Folston and C.J. Prosise are more than capable of handling the load with or without Bryant.
As far as the academics go, no, this is not an indictment of Notre Dame being too difficult or the standards being too high. He had obviously dug a hole academically. I'll say this as well: Even at Notre Dame, it's very difficult to not remain eligible or to not pass a class, especially with the resources provided in terms of tutoring and academic support.
Back to the on-field implications: Let's keep in mind that one year ago at this time ND was about to lose a starting receiver, starting defensive end, a safety that would have played quite a bit and a starting cornerback. Losing a third-string running back today is hardly a blow for the 2015 squad.
