Austin Parker dismissed from football program

[jimsumner]

From email

"Duke redshirt sophomore specialist Austin Parker has been dismissed from the Blue Devil football program following his suspension from the institution for violation of university academic policy.

Playing in 12 games this season, Parker made 17-of-21 field goal attempts and 33-of-35 point after touchdown tries to lead the Blue Devils in scoring with 84 total points. In addition, he punted 61 times for 2,565 yards and a 42.05 average with 10 boots downed inside the opponent 20 yard line against nine touchbacks. In the ACC, Parker currently ranks fourth in field goals per game (1.42), tied for ninth in scoring (7.00 points per game) and 10th in punting average."

[chrishoke]

beat you to it my friend.

[4Gen]

Sad news and a blow to our bowl victory hope. Hopefully he'll work hard and be eligible by fall.

I do wonder what a Carolina player would have to do (or not do) to flunk out. Is it even possible?

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

Sad news and a blow to our bowl victory hope. Hopefully he'll work hard and be eligible by fall.

I do wonder what a Carolina player would have to do (or not do) to flunk out. Is it even possible?

You’re assuming it’s an eligibility issue. I’m reading this as he violated a policy. He is suspended from Duke. Am I reading the situation incorrectly?

[Acymetric]

You’re assuming it’s an eligibility issue. I’m reading this as he violated a policy. He is suspended from Duke. Am I reading the situation incorrectly?

To add, "dismissed" implies he will not return.

[Newton_14]

To add, "dismissed" implies he will not return.

umm yeah...agree... Unfortunately young Mr. Parker has played his last game for Duke University...

[juise]

Well, that settles it. We’ll just have to score TD’s on every possession in the Quick Lane Bowl and convert for 2 points. It may look like showing off, but we’re left with no choice.

[hallcity]

Why does this never happen in Chapel Hill?

[sagegrouse]

You’re assuming it’s an eligibility issue. I’m reading this as he violated a policy. He is suspended from Duke. Am I reading the situation incorrectly?

Well, he's no longer a student, so he is -- by definition -- ineligible. He was also dismissed from the football program, which I read as being a "statement," even though it is superfluous as an action.

[devildeac]

Why does this never happen in Chapel Hill?

1. They never have eligibilty/cheating/academic fraud issues there. Never had, never will.

2. If there's a discipline issue, that player might miss a half game or an entire game AND not be allowed to choose the site for the next team meal.

So, there ya go.

[JetpackJesus]

Is there any requirements for a player to be eligible to participate in a bowl game? That is, can Duke add a new player to the roster between now and 12/26 and have him play? Or are they limited to players who were on the roster during the regular season?

If the former, then call the entire soccer team (men and women), club soccer team, IM Soccer teams, rugby team, and anyone else who might be able to kick a ball in to try out.

[75Crazie]

Why does this never happen in Chapel Hill?

It does ... they call it "business as usual".

[BandAlum83]

What does this mean for our bowl game? Who are our #2s for punting and field goals?

Do they have any game experience?

[Son of Jarhead]

Is there any requirements for a player to be eligible to participate in a bowl game? That is, can Duke add a new player to the roster between now and 12/26 and have him play? Or are they limited to players who were on the roster during the regular season?

If the former, then call the entire soccer team (men and women), club soccer team, IM Soccer teams, rugby team, and anyone else who might be able to kick a ball in to try out.

I'm fairly certain you can't add players in the post season. Also, we have 5 kickers and 2 kicker/punters other than Parker on the roster already:

11 Tim Skapek K 5-8 185 So. Dallas, Texas (St. Mark's School of Texas)
38 Jack Driggers K 5-11 170 Fr. Tallahassee, Fla. (Leon)
48 AJ Reed K 5-11 180 So. Prattville, Ala. (Prattville)
91 William Holmquist K 6-1 190 RSr. Dix Hills, N.Y. (Half Hallow West)
94 Collin Wareham K 5-9 175 Sr. McLean, Va. (St. Albans [Washington, D.C.])
37 Jackson Hubbard K/P 6-4 190 Fr. Dallas, Texas (Highland Park)
47 Will Kline K/P 6-1 190 Sr. Montclair, N.J. (Montclair)

Driggers does kickoffs and Kline has played before.

[OldPhiKap]

I'm fairly certain you can't add players in the post season. Also, we have 5 kickers and 2 kicker/punters other than Parker on the roster already:

11 Tim Skapek K 5-8 185 So. Dallas, Texas (St. Mark's School of Texas)
38 Jack Driggers K 5-11 170 Fr. Tallahassee, Fla. (Leon)
48 AJ Reed K 5-11 180 So. Prattville, Ala. (Prattville)
91 William Holmquist K 6-1 190 RSr. Dix Hills, N.Y. (Half Hallow West)
94 Collin Wareham K 5-9 175 Sr. McLean, Va. (St. Albans [Washington, D.C.])
37 Jackson Hubbard K/P 6-4 190 Fr. Dallas, Texas (Highland Park)
47 Will Kline K/P 6-1 190 Sr. Montclair, N.J. (Montclair)

Driggers does kickoffs and Kline has played before.

I believe that Holmquist got in and kicked a PAT our last game, or maybe the GT game. He played at Tufts before transferring as a grad student. Really great story, actually: http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/c...166392422.html

[Acymetric]

I'm fairly certain you can't add players in the post season. Also, we have 5 kickers and 2 kicker/punters other than Parker on the roster already:

11 Tim Skapek K 5-8 185 So. Dallas, Texas (St. Mark's School of Texas)
38 Jack Driggers K 5-11 170 Fr. Tallahassee, Fla. (Leon)
48 AJ Reed K 5-11 180 So. Prattville, Ala. (Prattville)
91 William Holmquist K 6-1 190 RSr. Dix Hills, N.Y. (Half Hallow West)
94 Collin Wareham K 5-9 175 Sr. McLean, Va. (St. Albans [Washington, D.C.])
37 Jackson Hubbard K/P 6-4 190 Fr. Dallas, Texas (Highland Park)
47 Will Kline K/P 6-1 190 Sr. Montclair, N.J. (Montclair)

Driggers does kickoffs and Kline has played before.

Sorry if you were trying to block it out but so has AJ Reed...

[Newton_14]

I'm fairly certain you can't add players in the post season. Also, we have 5 kickers and 2 kicker/punters other than Parker on the roster already:

11 Tim Skapek K 5-8 185 So. Dallas, Texas (St. Mark's School of Texas)
38 Jack Driggers K 5-11 170 Fr. Tallahassee, Fla. (Leon)
48 AJ Reed K 5-11 180 So. Prattville, Ala. (Prattville)
91 William Holmquist K 6-1 190 RSr. Dix Hills, N.Y. (Half Hallow West)
94 Collin Wareham K 5-9 175 Sr. McLean, Va. (St. Albans [Washington, D.C.])
37 Jackson Hubbard K/P 6-4 190 Fr. Dallas, Texas (Highland Park)
47 Will Kline K/P 6-1 190 Sr. Montclair, N.J. (Montclair)

Driggers does kickoffs and Kline has played before.

As has AJ Reed who was the Starter last year, though admittedly he struggled mightily and only made 3 FG all year.

[Son of Jarhead]

I believe that Holmquist got in and kicked a PAT our last game, or maybe the GT game. He played at Tufts before transferring as a grad student. Really great story, really: http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/c...166392422.html

You're right, late in the GT game (Senior day), I think after Daniel Jones long TD run.

[devildeac]

I believe that Holmquist got in and kicked a PAT our last game, or maybe the GT game. He played at Tufts before transferring as a grad student. Really great story, actually: http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/c...166392422.html

You're right, late in the GT game (Senior day), I think after Daniel Jones long TD run.

It was indeed and Cut was very happy for him telling him he was now in the Duke record/stats book after his PAT. It is most certainly a great story.

I think I read from Adam Rowe from one of the links/tweets that Boehme (you know, the "other" Parker ) would be the punter and Holmquist would be the FG/PAT guy. Driggers has done a very good job this year on the KO.

[Devilwin]

Sorry to hear this.. I say go with Driggers.