he was given strict rules and expectations as a result of his past...all OU tried to do was help the kid and let him play but he wants to rap about shooting someone and putting someone in a coma with a halo...its bs im glad hes gone all these ignorant kids have to do is go to school and play football get real...
Oklahoma made good use of Jarboe's scholarship . . .
Dismissed LSU lineman, Jones, transfers to Oklahoma
Associated Press
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Jones played seven games during the Tigers' national championship season last year but was dismissed after breaking team rules. The 6-foot-7, 294-pound Jones was at Sooners practice Thursday.
"Jarvis is a talented guy who we recruited when he was in high school," Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said. "We're excited that he has joined the team."
Jones played as a backup at left tackle and right guard as a freshman last season. He must sit out a year under NCAA transfer rules and will be eligible to play in 2009.
Oklahoma had a scholarship open last week when receiver Josh Jarboe was kicked off the team.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
Dismissed LSU lineman, Jones, transfers to Oklahoma
Associated Press
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Jones played seven games during the Tigers' national championship season last year but was dismissed after breaking team rules. The 6-foot-7, 294-pound Jones was at Sooners practice Thursday.
"Jarvis is a talented guy who we recruited when he was in high school," Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said. "We're excited that he has joined the team."
Jones played as a backup at left tackle and right guard as a freshman last season. He must sit out a year under NCAA transfer rules and will be eligible to play in 2009.
Oklahoma had a scholarship open last week when receiver Josh Jarboe was kicked off the team.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
Troy lost their top 2 receivers to graduation...So Jarobe was a big get....That is as long as he stays away from guns and video cameras.:nohead:
Former Sooners receiver Jarboe transfers to Troy
By Joe Schad
ESPN.com
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Former Oklahoma wide receiver Josh Jarboe transferred to Troy on Wednesday.
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<!-- end sidebar table -->Jarboe, a freshman, was released by coach Bob Stoops earlier this month after a cell phone video that contained expletives and violent references made its way to YouTube.
Oklahoma stuck by its commitment to Jarboe after he was expelled from his high school during his senior year of high school for bringing a weapon onto campus.
"Troy University has always been interested in providing opportunities for young people to better themselves, and this is a situation where a young man who has made some mistakes is looking for a second chance," Troy coach Larry Blakeney said in a statement Wednesday.
"I have met with Josh, and I am convinced that he is ready, and willing, to do the things we need for him to do to be a productive member of both this football team and the Troy University community," he said.
ESPN rated Jarboe as the third-best receiver in this year's class. Jarboe, 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, was described by ESPN's Scouts Inc. as a "rare combination of size and speed."
He had offers from more than 25 schools, including Ohio State and North Carolina.
Troy spokesman Ricky Hazel said the school is still trying to determine whether Jarboe will be allowed to play this season or need to sit out one season under NCAA rules.
Former Sooners receiver Jarboe transfers to Troy
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ESPN.com
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Former Oklahoma wide receiver Josh Jarboe transferred to Troy on Wednesday.
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ESPN.com's Graham Watson writes about college football's independents and non-BCS conference schools in her blog. • Blog network
<!-- end sidebar table -->Jarboe, a freshman, was released by coach Bob Stoops earlier this month after a cell phone video that contained expletives and violent references made its way to YouTube.
Oklahoma stuck by its commitment to Jarboe after he was expelled from his high school during his senior year of high school for bringing a weapon onto campus.
"Troy University has always been interested in providing opportunities for young people to better themselves, and this is a situation where a young man who has made some mistakes is looking for a second chance," Troy coach Larry Blakeney said in a statement Wednesday.
"I have met with Josh, and I am convinced that he is ready, and willing, to do the things we need for him to do to be a productive member of both this football team and the Troy University community," he said.
ESPN rated Jarboe as the third-best receiver in this year's class. Jarboe, 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, was described by ESPN's Scouts Inc. as a "rare combination of size and speed."
He had offers from more than 25 schools, including Ohio State and North Carolina.
Troy spokesman Ricky Hazel said the school is still trying to determine whether Jarboe will be allowed to play this season or need to sit out one season under NCAA rules.
Jarboe's eligibility in question
August 14, 2008 1:54 PM
Posted by ESPN.com's Graham Watson
New Troy receiver Josh Jarboe has started practicing with the team, but it's unclear whether he will be eligible to play this season.
Troy is waiting for Oklahoma to decide whether Jarboe was admitted to the school before he was dismissed from the team. If Jarboe was admitted, he would have to sit out the season. If not, he could play for the Trojans this year.
Troy officials did not know when the school would hear back about Jarboe's eligibility, but said he would practice as if he were preparing for the team's opener at Middle Tennessee State.
Jarboe will not be permitted to do interviews for awhile, a Troy spokeperson said, to allow him to get acclimated to both the team and school.
Jarboe was dismissed from Oklahoma last week after a homemade rap video found its way onto YouTube. Troy announced yesterday that Jarboe would be joining the team.
They must be afraid he'll break out in freestyle rap again . . . . .
August 14, 2008 1:54 PM
Posted by ESPN.com's Graham Watson
New Troy receiver Josh Jarboe has started practicing with the team, but it's unclear whether he will be eligible to play this season.
Troy is waiting for Oklahoma to decide whether Jarboe was admitted to the school before he was dismissed from the team. If Jarboe was admitted, he would have to sit out the season. If not, he could play for the Trojans this year.
Troy officials did not know when the school would hear back about Jarboe's eligibility, but said he would practice as if he were preparing for the team's opener at Middle Tennessee State.
Jarboe will not be permitted to do interviews for awhile, a Troy spokeperson said, to allow him to get acclimated to both the team and school.
Jarboe was dismissed from Oklahoma last week after a homemade rap video found its way onto YouTube. Troy announced yesterday that Jarboe would be joining the team.
They must be afraid he'll break out in freestyle rap again . . . . .
