Eric Smith academically ineligible for Outback Bowl

[TitanTiger 20,708]

AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn running back Eric Smith has been ruled academically ineligible and will miss the Outback Bowl, head coach Gene Chizik said Friday.

Smith, a sophomore from Seffner, Fla., remains a member of the team, Chizik said. He was hopeful the running back would be back in January for offseason workouts...

http://wareagleextra.blogspot.com/2009/12/rb-eric-smith-ruled-academically.html

[MDM4AU 337]

I doubt he will play another down for the Tigers. That's too bad. He's a talented young man.

[TitanTiger 20,708]

Why do you think that? Chizik says he's still on the team and he hopes to have him back for January workouts.

[AwesomeDave 1]

He better grow up fast. There are some studs coming to Auburn that will take his place.

[MDM4AU 337]

Why do you think that? Chizik says he's still on the team and he hopes to have him back for January workouts.

Just a feeling. Nothing more...

[Mikey 16,781]

Though he didn't score a lot or pile up the rushing yards, Smith made a bunch of crucial catches for us this year. He's also an under appreciated blocker.

Here's hoping he can successfully hit the books and be back on track by spring practice.

[OldNewby 27]

Come on Eric. Time to bear down.

[AUballer23 0]

He better grow up fast. There are some studs coming to Auburn that will take his place.

One running back that comes in with a lot of hype? Haven't we learned by now that 5 star's are not locks to be successful at Auburn? I hope they all are studs, but plenty of time.

[mcgufcm 4,107]

That guy can't get out of his own way. Unbelievable. You're in school for the SCHOOL part. The football is a luxury. Luxury disappears when you ignore necessity.

[Ryan Sanders 123]

Sounds like he is too busy having fun at night and weekends and not enough school. Hope he gets it together. We need him.