So let me get this straight. Everyone is up in arms because Ray Ray McElrathbey is no longer on scholarship at Clemson. Why would everyone be up in arms about this? Surely you'll remember the saga about Ray Ray taking care of his then 11 year old brother. And now, everyone believes that Tommy Bowden released his scholarship because he has depth at running back and he oversigned with his current recruiting class.

It seems that everyone is overlooking one bit of information. This quote regarding Ray Ray: McElrathbey had a difficult relationship with his coaches, reportedly because of academic setbacks and spotty attendance at team functions. During spring drills last year, he was suspended for four practices because Bowden said he was "having a tough time juggling academics."

Reading that quote makes me think Ray Ray didn't feel like the rules applied to him. I acknowledge that he had a tough family situation, but the team has rules for a reason.

In today's day and age of second chances, do you really think Bowden didn't give Ray Ray a little latitude. Bowden, for his part, has not commented on the situation, which has only fueled the fire. What's he going to do, bash Ray Ray? The guy has had a tough life. There is no need to pile on to his troubles right now.

Also, with all of the PR that Ray Ray has gotten over the situation, would he really let him go just to free up a scholarship? Surely if that was the case, they have an unknown lineman on the team that no one would notice if he was let go. What kind of fool would let Ray Ray go when you know that he is one of the most recognizable players on the team? Maybe Bowden is, I just highly doubt it.

Isn't it funny how the media will go after any public figure that won't give them the information they want? Since Bowden won't give every detail, which might just be in Ray Ray's best interest, everyone will assume that Bowden is heartless and cut the kid.

I'd love for Clemson to have some controversy ruin their program. My team opens up against them next season. I just don't think that any coach is dumb enough to make that move.