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Could Andre Anthony take a medical RS and come back?
Posted on 1/12/22 at 11:03 am
Posted on 1/12/22 at 11:03 am
Don’t know the rules on being granted a medical RS. It would be awesome to have him back if possible. Also, any option for a COVID exception giving him another year?
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Posted on 1/12/22 at 11:05 am to Eatem up
Little known fact, Andre Anthony was in Dinardo's first class with Kevin Faulk and Booger McFarland.
Posted on 1/12/22 at 11:05 am to Eatem up
He’s like 34. Bring him back!
Posted on 1/12/22 at 11:05 am to Eatem up
no, we good
Posted on 1/12/22 at 11:13 am to Eatem up
Hasn't that kid been on lsu roster the last 9 years or something ? Seems like he been here a decade
Posted on 1/12/22 at 11:14 am to Eatem up
I think he already had one in 2017
Posted on 1/12/22 at 11:24 am to Eatem up
Nope. He medical redshirted in 2017. He actually (regular) redshirted back in 2016. He doesn't have any more eligibility even with the covid year I believe.
This post was edited on 1/12/22 at 11:24 am
Posted on 1/12/22 at 11:33 am to ElRoos
I think he actually could petition for another year if the argument is that one of his "playing" years didn't count because of Covid.
Posted on 1/12/22 at 11:42 am to Eatem up
I think it has been confirmed that he has exhausted all potential eligibility
Posted on 1/12/22 at 11:46 am to ehidal1
Andrew Whitworth is coming back for his Covid year only if he is guaranteed a starting spot! 
This post was edited on 1/12/22 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 1/12/22 at 12:52 pm to ehidal1
quote:
I think it has been confirmed that he has exhausted all potential eligibility
I don't think this is true.
2016 - Redshirt 0/4
2017 - Injured 1/4
2018 - Played 2/4
2019 - Played 3/4
2020 - Played, didn't count 3/4
2021 - Injured and should qualify for medical RS if he wants it *
* Current medical redshirt rules:
quote:
To qualify for a Division I Medical Hardship Waiver:
- The athlete can’t have participated in more than 30% of the number of games or dates of competition in their sport.
- The athlete also must not appear in a contest after the midpoint of the season.
- The athlete must have contemporaneous documentation from a medical professional that their injury or illness prevents them from being able to continue participating in their season.
In 2021, Andre played in:
- 3/13 games (23%)
- No games after game 3
- Tore his ACL, so documentation should not be a problem
Posted on 1/12/22 at 1:00 pm to Eatem up
He graduated in August 2020. If he came back he’d be working on his PhD.
Posted on 1/12/22 at 1:02 pm to Eatem up
You can't be on a football scholarship and drawing social security. It is a little know NCAA rule.
Posted on 1/12/22 at 1:03 pm to Eatem up
For context, he was in the same recruiting class as Devin White. Probably time for the next chapter in his life
Posted on 1/12/22 at 1:24 pm to BatonrougeCajun
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For context, he was in the same recruiting class as Devin White. Probably time for the next chapter in his life
Hey, I think most of us would welcome him back with open arms. He was a leader on the defense this year and I hate that he got injured. However, I can’t imagine it would really benefit him at this point. If he wants to take a shot at the NFL, then he probably needs to focus on getting healthy and moving forward.
The only reason I could see Anthony looking into a medical redshirt for last season would be if rehabbing here with our new S&C team would benefit him in his recovery from injury and prepare him to make a last run at the draft next year. Maybe that makes sense for a guy who would likely be a FA pickup coming off an injury as things stand today.
Posted on 1/12/22 at 1:25 pm to S
quote:
I think he already had one in 2017
If so, then he already has another year of eligibility and can come back anyway.
FWIW there is precedent (admittedly prior to the extra COVID year) for the NCAA giving players multiple medical redshirts over the course of their career. Not that I would expect Andre Anthony to be here two more years.
Posted on 1/12/22 at 1:25 pm to BatonrougeCajun
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For context, he was in the same recruiting class as Devin White. Probably time for the next chapter in his life
In all honesty, I can't imagine how degree progress would apply for him. He'd have to be on a PHD track or something.
Posted on 1/12/22 at 1:35 pm to whitefoot
I’d love to have a healthy Anthony next year but he’s probably ready for the next phase of life. He’ll be 26 midway through next season.
Posted on 1/12/22 at 2:07 pm to whitefoot
Oh wow, thought he had medical redshirted in 2017, but apparently not. Guess that means he technically would be eligible. If he came back, that'd have to be some sort of record. He'd be the Sikes Orvis of LSU Football 
Posted on 1/12/22 at 2:16 pm to Eatem up
Do y’all think his kids are eligible to play yet?
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