Slocum Out, 2008 Roster

So the new roster is out. Only one name is missing, and that is Marques Slocum. To most insiders, this is no real big surprise. Slocum has battled academic problems his whole college career. He had to earn a scholarship after his freshman year due to grades coming out of high school. And once he did, his problems with the law hindered his chances at becoming a standout.

Reports are that he left the team on his own. Its also known that he wasn't too fond of the new tougher conditioning standards set by the new administration. Hey, if I was 6-2, 320, I doubt I would like seeing Barwis in my locker room.

And so, the 2008 Roster (complete with incoming freshman numbers; and no #1 jersey):