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But even back then, players with exhausting eligibility or were transferrin

would quit going to class that last semester. Some would leave school after the last game. Nothing new about that.
Posted: 01/23/2026 at 08:15 AM ET
(In response to this post by Vtdfnz)

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Carson Beck did not attend any classes
Vtdfnz • 01/23/26 06:47 AM ET
Neither Vick attended anything. Relax, nothing new. Pot/Kettle **
JackDSML • 01/23/26 10:45 PM ET
Jimmy Johnson School of Athletic Academics **
TomTurkey • 01/23/26 03:07 PM ET
Skipping Bad Interceptions 101 was a mistake**
LonghornHokie • 01/23/26 01:50 PM ET
A good job if you can get it.**
MikeVT85 • 01/23/26 12:31 PM ET
My brother got his degree while in the military and never attended class.**
carhokies • 01/23/26 12:21 PM ET
Would you also go to class if you got 4 million,a Lambo and dated one of
HokieBrazil • 01/23/26 12:06 PM ET
i heard he audited personal finance and passed.**
Vippie1 • 01/23/26 11:14 AM ET
i think he dropped out of a continuing ed class in football etiquette. **
squarerootofone • 01/23/26 10:16 AM ET
Did anyone ever seriously think he was a real student?**
OldRetiredHokie • 01/23/26 09:33 AM ET
What is going on is these are professionals now. **
40ozDistrict • 01/23/26 09:27 AM ET
So was Mike and Marcus. Get real**
JackDSML • 01/23/26 10:46 PM ET
Yet somehow
crazylane • 01/23/26 10:09 AM ET
You and I were on this board during the Vicks reign. Classes? Really?
JackDSML • 01/23/26 10:49 PM ET
I guess you have to graduate and get NIL to get the no class luxury, lol.**
40ozDistrict • 01/23/26 01:07 PM ET
If he was working towards a masters, there might not be "class".
TheFacts • 01/23/26 08:40 AM ET
Does that chump look like he was working on a masters degree?
EDGEMAN • 01/23/26 10:13 AM ET
To be fair, I got one as well as started work on a PhD...
AirborneHokie96 • 01/23/26 10:39 AM ET
But you were motivated to get your degree. Him...not so much.**
EDGEMAN • 01/23/26 10:40 AM ET
Yeah, I'm no Beck fan, but this was a nothing burger.**
reestuart • 01/23/26 08:42 AM ET
Wasn't this always a thing for last year guys in year five or more?
TekkNerd • 01/23/26 07:38 AM ET
Back in the ‘70s if an athlete didn’t maintain a certain GPA
Vtdfnz • 01/23/26 08:01 AM ET
I think that's still the case, but isn't an issue. These athletes
reestuart • 01/23/26 09:37 AM ET
Correct. Michael Brewer did the same thing here, FWIW.**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 01/23/26 04:27 PM ET
But even back then, players with exhausting eligibility or were transferrin ◄
VTCALS72 • 01/23/26 08:15 AM ET
He probably wasn't the only one. They are professionals now. IIWII**
santafe • 01/23/26 06:54 AM ET