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re: Be afraid....be very afraid
Posted on 4/2/09 at 9:18 pm to astonvilla
Posted on 4/2/09 at 9:18 pm to astonvilla
I will see Chris Monday or Tuesday and will ask him.
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Posted on 4/2/09 at 9:32 pm to astonvilla
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no one is appreciating the info...pointing out mistakes...this place is becoming rant
That's because there's a bunch of jackasses on this board.
Posted on 4/2/09 at 9:36 pm to Lsuismyfav
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I hope all these guys qualify, but you have to be an utter moron to not be able to get a 17 after several tries.
Jackass
Posted on 4/2/09 at 9:59 pm to Peachtree Tiger
Why are you people criticizing kids for not scoring high? Some of these guys have learning disabilities that hinder them. It's not easy for them to test well. Doesn't mean they are dumb. 
Posted on 4/3/09 at 8:06 am to CajunRocks
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Why are you people criticizing kids for not scoring high? Some of these guys have learning disabilities that hinder them. It's not easy for them to test well. Doesn't mean they are dumb
As much as I hate to say it, yeah, it does.
Posted on 4/3/09 at 10:02 am to geauxtigers28
They need to start requiring ACT prep classes. It's not always about how smart the person is but about how well they take a test. And, ACT prep helps with that!
Posted on 4/3/09 at 10:44 am to hashtag
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As much as I hate to say it, yeah, it does
No it doesn't! The ACT is not geared to measure intelligence. Some people don't take standardized tests well. That doesn't mean they're unintelligent. Some of you people must feel great about yourselves calling these kids stupid cause they can't make high enough scores on these tests. Its ridiculous the way some of you act on here.
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They need to start requiring ACT prep classes. It's not always about how smart the person is but about how well they take a test. And, ACT prep helps with that!
Exactly. Scores can be improved greatly just by preparing and studying. I know of a few people who raised their scores by 5 or 6 points just by studying practice ACT tests. The ACT is not about how smart you are, its about how well you prepare to take it.
This post was edited on 4/3/09 at 10:47 am
Posted on 4/3/09 at 11:03 am to geauxtigers28
YOU need to get a fricking life and stop spell checking everyone chit.......Geez, what's up wif U spell chekin mo....rons?
Posted on 4/3/09 at 12:49 pm to CajunRocks
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Why are you people criticizing kids for not scoring high? Some of these guys have learning disabilities that hinder them. It's not easy for them to test well. Doesn't mean they are dumb.
If CD had a physical disability,he would not be on the field. If his learning disability is so severe that he cant score a 17,then he does not belong in college.
Posted on 4/3/09 at 12:51 pm to hashtag
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Be afraid....be very afraid
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Why are you people criticizing kids for not scoring high? Some of these guys have learning disabilities that hinder them. It's not easy for them to test well. Doesn't mean they are dumb
As much as I hate to say it, yeah, it does.
I have to agree!
Posted on 4/3/09 at 1:19 pm to tygerfan11
If you can't get a 17 on the ACT, you have bigger problems then not being able to test well.
a 17 is a terrible score on the ACT. try getting into LSU with that score without being an athlete. And LSU is not even considered a great school nationally, though it does have some excellent programs.
Now there are many factors that may go into not being able to score a 17, but not all of these kids have learning disabilities and saying they "don't test well" is kind of a cop out IMO.
All that said, I hope they make the scores they need so they can get their degrees.
a 17 is a terrible score on the ACT. try getting into LSU with that score without being an athlete. And LSU is not even considered a great school nationally, though it does have some excellent programs.
Now there are many factors that may go into not being able to score a 17, but not all of these kids have learning disabilities and saying they "don't test well" is kind of a cop out IMO.
All that said, I hope they make the scores they need so they can get their degrees.
Posted on 4/3/09 at 1:35 pm to MetArl15
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but not all of these kids have learning disabilities and saying they "don't test well" is kind of a cop out IMO.
No not all of them have learning disabilities. However, I guess we will have to agree to disagree as far as them not testing well. It may be a cop out for a few who don't care but I think it applies to more kids than you might think. Some kids just freak out or psyche themselves out on timed tests and don't do very well even though they are intelligent.
Posted on 4/3/09 at 1:39 pm to Bert Lyons 716
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If his learning disability is so severe that he cant score a 17,then he does not belong in college.
I can see both sides of the argument here. On one side, if he does have a learning disability that causes him to make lower than a 17 (not saying that he does, COMPLETELY HYPOTHETICAL) college is probably not the best place for him as it will probably be hard for him to succeed in college courses. The other side of that is if football is the only way he may be successful in life, why deny him the chance to be successful doing what he presumably loves to do. All of that said, I hope its just a lack of focus or lack of preparation for the ACT and Davenport scores better the next time he takes it. I think we all want these kids to be successful.
Posted on 4/3/09 at 1:47 pm to tygerfan11
Does laziness qualify as a learning disability?
Posted on 4/3/09 at 2:04 pm to Roaad
No it doesn't. Thats why I said it doesn't apply to all b/c some might not care about the ACT at all and therefore not do very well on it.This post was edited on 4/3/09 at 2:52 pm
Posted on 4/3/09 at 2:21 pm to DeafVallyBatnR
Everyone that bashes these kids has no idea what it's like for a solid percentage of kids who are athletes. Have you been in a prodominantly black neighborhood lately. I've taken kids home after practices where we don't stop at stop signs b/c there's a possiblity of being shot. They don't have anyone home helping them read when they are young. They don't have anyone helping them with math when they don't understand. I have coached many kids who are very intellegent who do well in their classes. Who write great research papers. Who are great to speak with, but don't do well on the ACT. Hell, I only made a 20 on it and I did fine in college.
Posted on 4/3/09 at 2:44 pm to SteveLSU35
Those athletes can get more time to test during the ACT, with proof that they have learning problems.
Posted on 4/3/09 at 2:50 pm to qb11288
ADD--the silent grade killer
Posted on 4/3/09 at 2:53 pm to qb11288
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Those athletes can get more time to test during the ACT, with proof that they have learning problems
Very true if they even realize that this is an option.
Posted on 4/3/09 at 3:16 pm to tygerfan11
I have a good source that says ESPN has confirmed through its sources that Les Miles will be the Head Coach at Michigan next year.
And i have confirmed that John Brady will not be let go by LSU but will be an assistant to Bobby Knight.
And my sources tell me that John Cutis will be hired as recruiting co-ordinator for LSU for the school year 2047-2048.
These sources are always right and have never let me down. I got it from the Ripleys believe it or not web site. So it must be correct.
And i have confirmed that John Brady will not be let go by LSU but will be an assistant to Bobby Knight.
And my sources tell me that John Cutis will be hired as recruiting co-ordinator for LSU for the school year 2047-2048.
These sources are always right and have never let me down. I got it from the Ripleys believe it or not web site. So it must be correct.
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