New Grambling women’s volleyball coach cuts ENTIRE roster, leaving many without scholarships

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Goddamn talk about trying to change the culture. Still, taking scholies is some BS. :smh:
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'We deserve so much better': Grambling State volleyball players say coach cuts entire roster

Grambling State volleyball is undergoing an overhaul that reportedly has left the entire team in limbo.
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‘We deserve so much better’: Grambling State volleyball players say coach cuts entire roster

HBCU SportsApril 5, 2022
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Grambling State volleyball is undergoing an overhaul that reportedly has left the entire team in limbo.

Grambling State volleyball is undergoing an overhaul that reportedly has left the entire team in limbo.

It all started with a message posted Monday by the Twitter account Grambling State Volleyball Fans which reported that head coach Chelsey Lucas “cuts the entire volleyball team.” The tweet also alleged that Lucas, in her first year as coach, did so to recruit players from Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
“New volleyball coach cuts the ENTIRE volleyball team… mind you she’s a Grambling alum, the tweet read. “When has it ever been ok for GramFam to cut GramFam to prioritize current UAPB players.”
New volleyball coach cuts the ENTIRE volleyball team… mind you she’s a Grambling alum. When has it ever been ok for GramFam to cut GramFam to prioritize current UAPB players #DownLowAndDirty
— Grambling State Volleyball Fans (@GramblingVBall) April 4, 2022
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As of Monday night, the roster found on the school’s website did not list any players, only an error message appears instead.

Destiny Johnson, a sophomore defensive specialist, described on social media as being “sick to my stomach” over the news that the roster had undergone a drastic change.

“All the time, energy, (and) dedication I put into the volleyball program here at Grambling State has been thrown right back in my face,” Johnson said. “My entire team has been robbed of our last years to play the sport we love by a woman who has come in and disrespected and belittled us since day 1.
“I’m so upset that the AD has made no effort to look further into this. Grambling State University especially the athletic department should be truly ashamed of themselves. We deserve so much better.”

In a statement provided to HBCU Sports late Monday, athletic director Trayvean Scott supported Lucas’ decision to alter the roster.
“Just as the transfer portal empowers student-athletes, our coaches are also empowered to make the decisions they deem necessary to advance their programs,” Scott said.

Lucas, a former Grambling volleyball player, was hired in February after a three-year stint at Arkansas-Pine Bluff. While at UABP, Lucas’ teams compiled a 37-44 overall record and a 27-17 mark in the SWAC, including going 13-3 in 2021. She also previously coached at Alcorn State.

She did not immediately respond to a request for comment when contacted by HBCU Sports.

The Tigers finished this past season 11-17 and 8-8 in the SWAC under then-head coach Demetria Keys-Johnson, who stepped down last December.
 
Statements are tacky as fuck when you’re dealing with kids futures.

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College coach cuts entire volleyball team; players left scrambling without scholarships

Grambling State University’s new head volleyball coach Chelsey Lucas has decided to cut the entire team.
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College coach cuts entire volleyball team; players left scrambling without scholarships

GRAMBLING, La. (KSLA/Gray News) - Grambling State University’s new head volleyball coach Chelsey Lucas has decided to cut the entire team.

KSLA reports Lucas notified the 19 players about the roster change on Monday. She has been the coach of the team since February.

GSU Athletics Communications Director Brian Howard said athletic leaders knew Lucas would be making some changes to the roster, but not to what extent.

“It’s her decision to make, and she’s got some quality players coming on board. I think 13 or 14 are coming on board. So, I hate to say out with the old, but in with the new a little bit,” Howard said. :angry:

According to the players, Lucas called individual player meetings and told them their scholarships would not be renewed.

Maurisa Harris, a junior at GSU, said players were advised that their scholarships would not be renewed based on their performance at recent practices held this semester.

Harris said the coach’s decision has left many of her teammates scrambling to find another program to transfer to in the off-season.

GSU Athletic Director Trayveon Scott issued the following statement:

“Just as the transfer portal empowers student-athletes, our coaches are also empowered to make the decisions they deem necessary to advance their programs.”
According to Howard, athletic leaders wish the players whose scholarships were not renewed future success.

SPORTS INFO DUDE WHO MADE THAT FUCKED STATEMENT FWIW:
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cold-n-cocky said:
Statements are tacky as fuck when you’re dealing with kids futures.



GSU Athletic Director Trayveon Scott issued the following statement:

“Just as the transfer portal empowers student-athletes, our coaches are also empowered to make the decisions they deem necessary to advance their programs.”
According to Howard, athletic leaders wish the players whose scholarships were not renewed future success.

SPORTS INFO DUDE WHO MADE THAT FUCKED STATEMENT FWIW:
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Is that cac the athletic director?

The official website states TRAYVEAN SCOTT is the AD

Dr. Trayvean Scott - Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics - Staff Directory - Grambling State University Athletics

Dr. Trayvean Scott was hired as the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics at Grambling State University on July 1, 2021. Scott comes to Grambling State
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RoomService said:
Is that cac the athletic director?

The official website states TRAYVEAN SCOTT is the AD

Dr. Trayvean Scott - Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics - Staff Directory - Grambling State University Athletics

Dr. Trayvean Scott was hired as the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics at Grambling State University on July 1, 2021. Scott comes to Grambling State
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Nah, Sports Info Director.

HBCU couldn’t find a brotha or sista for that role?
 
And that ladies and gentleman, is a prime example of why the NCAA should have BEEN paying these kids to play for the schools. Those phony ass scholarships are not guaranteed for all 4 years not to mention depending on how rigorous your sport is you may not be able to select a major of your own choosing. I can't imagine having to transfer schools midstream over some administrative bullshit. Best of luck to those young ladies.
 
GuessWho21212 said:
And that ladies and gentleman, is a prime example of why the NCAA should have BEEN paying these kids to play for the schools. Those phony ass scholarships are not guaranteed for all 4 years not to mention depending on how rigorous your sport is you may not be able to select a major of your own choosing. I can't imagine having to transfer schools midstream over some administrative bullshit. Best of luck to those young ladies.
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Truth.com
 
godofwine said:
A white person? Doing some shady shit? Some shady shit like kicking about 20 or so kids off of scholarship and leaving them with nothing, scrambling trying to figure out how they're going to pay for the rest of their college?

I'm shocked that never happens
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The coach is black and a former Grambling VB player. She used to coach at Ark Pine Bluff and is apparently having several of her old players transfer in

She also rescinded offers for HS recruits who committed to Grambling :smh:


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a1rimrocka said:
The coach is black and a former Grambling VB player. She used to coach at Ark Pine Bluff and is apparently having several of her old players transfer in

She also rescinded offers for HS recruits who committed to Grambling :smh:


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Shady bitch. So who is the crooked mouth White dude?
 
godofwine said:
Shady bitch. So who is the crooked mouth White dude?
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Grambling's Sports Information Director... he handles stats and media. He made the statement below


GSU Athletics Communications Director Brian Howard said athletic leaders knew Lucas would be making some changes to the roster, but not to what extent.

“It’s her decision to make, and she’s got some quality players coming on board. I think 13 or 14 are coming on board. So, I hate to say out with the old, but in with the new a little bit,” Howard said.
 
Not sticking up for her, but she has the right to do this. Scholarships are renewed on a yearly basis. Coaches who come to other schools often have their players transfer with them. Happens in college sports (most notably basketball) all the time.

However...

... it's fucked up that a WHOLE TEAM was let go. Did she discuss the player's status with them on an individual basis? I don't believe everyone on the team couldn't play, or had a bad attitude, or had bad grades. There has to be a lot more to this. The current players deserve at least a chance to fight for their spot on the team. A new coach has to clean house to a certain extent, but the coach doesn't have to blow the house up (unless there's a good reason), but I don't see a reason to make this drastic of a change.
 
It's amazing that this doesn't violate some type of NCAA regulation. Although, I bet there a rule that prevents the girls on the team from filing a class action law suit for having their scholarships revoked in bad faith.
 
smoovejazz said:
Not sticking up for her, but she has the right to do this. Scholarships are renewed on a yearly basis. Coaches who come to other schools often have their players transfer with them. Happens in college sports (most notably basketball) all the time.

However...

... it's fucked up that a WHOLE TEAM was let go. Did she discuss the player's status with them on an individual basis? I don't believe everyone on the team couldn't play, or had a bad attitude, or had bad grades. There has to be a lot more to this. The current players deserve at least a chance to fight for their spot on the team. A new coach has to clean house to a certain extent, but the coach doesn't have to blow the house up (unless there's a good reason), but I don't see a reason to make this drastic of a change.
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didn't know this. i always assumed if you fucked up (poor grades, arrest, etc) you could lose your scholarship. But i guess it makes sense for them to be renewed yearly. but to let the whole team go seems fishy
 
That is crazy. You not supposed to bring in your whole old team, you need to go and recruit again. It's some trash to do and gives the school an even worse look. This is like the last thing for most of those girls too. last time to get a chance to even do something like that for the vast majority of them and she ripped it from them. heartless
 
a1rimrocka said:
The coach is black and a former Grambling VB player. She used to coach at Ark Pine Bluff and is apparently having several of her old players transfer in

She also rescinded offers for HS recruits who committed to Grambling :smh:


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She looks like she dates white dudes.
Arkansas Pines Bluff???
She bringing a bunch of Becky’s to Grambling ???
 
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