To whom it may concern,
NCAA and parties that are involved in the decision making.
We ask that you over turn the decision you made against Derrick Madison an IU Bloomington student. You ruling him ineligible to play football, a sport that he truly loves. The school Ivy Tech of South Bend, IN. Helped him further his hopes of attending Indiana University and pursuing his goals of being a student athlete. However, by enrolling in classes to continue his education this lead to miss advising, which lead to him jeopardizing his eligibility. With him not being in control of the actions of that institution, we feel that the class that is in question should not be overlooked. However, it shouldnt be considered a prerequisite or an elective course either. But the new student courses should just be entry class that every student is forced to take during their first year of school. this course is shown in schools as a one to two credit course. Out of thirteen new student courses that ivytech offers all but one is only one credit, they placed him in the only three credit course. While transferring to Indiana university, they only viewed this course as two credits. Mr. Madison wouldn't have agreed to a class that would effect his chances of pursuing his goals. We ask that you reverse your decision and take in consideration the hardship of this young man and see how his actions display his eagerness to progress. The NCAA over time has showen there ability to see the importance of allowing those who strive and represent more then just the sport to continue there aspersions, while playing the great game very few get to play. If you look in to Mr.Madison's involvement and his accomplishments throughout his life and community you will see a outstanding man that we all hope, the young men we shape would become. We hope you allow Mr. Madison a waiver and Grant him his senior season. One that he worked so hard to get. So we ask that you allow him to pursue his destiny and graduate with a degree in psychology and continue being part of a wonderful football team. GO IU
Thank you
Sincerely yours.
Updates
June 3, 2016
I have been spending my time sending emails and tracking down answers regarding the discrepancies in Derrick's transfer credits. The silence from the administration is weighing on us but it only validates how important this fight truly is for his future.
June 3, 2016
Seeing this level of support for Derrick reminds me that so many people recognize the unfairness of this situation. He worked so hard to get here and your belief in his future gives me much more hope for the conversations we have ahead.
Reached 100 supporters
June 3, 2016
81 Comments
Ive watched a young boy turn into a man. He has done great leaps forward to go to school and educate himself. This man loves sports and IU, and it would be a huge disservice to the school and its legacy, if Mr. Madison was disallowed to participate.
I was a student who made mistakes that affected my grades & it prolonged the time it took for me to receive my degree from IUPUI. But I am thankful for the people that gave me chance after chance & I hope they do the same for Derrick. Good Luck & God Bless!
With all that is going on in the world here is a young man with a dream. He pursued this dream by going the extra mile that it took to achieve the goal that he set out to do. From my understanding IU is about it's students going on to graduate and being productive professional in society. IU don't be a dream snatcher, continue graduating professionals & NFL player's.
Great young man. Has worked hard. True "student-athlete". Prepared for his career after football one day, and playing and persuing this dream will be great for him! He will be graduating and a technicality should not prevent him from playing.
NCAA you have the power to make a good man's dream come true. Hard work a determination is what being a student athlete is all about. Please reconsider your decision as I've seen first hand the transformation this man has made in his life growing up in the same neighborhood.
Let him play And over Site is something that you can correct
There are exceptions to every rule, anyone who puts in the time and effort to play college football and maintains an acceptable GPA, deserves an opportunity to compete. Encourage don't discourage our youth.
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To whom it may concern,
NCAA and parties that are involved in the decision making.
We ask that you over turn the decision you made against Derrick Madison an IU Bloomington student. You ruling him ineligible to play football, a sport that he truly loves. The school Ivy Tech of South Bend, IN. Helped him further his hopes of attending Indiana University and pursuing his goals of being a student athlete. However, by enrolling in classes to continue his education this lead to miss advising, which lead to him jeopardizing his eligibility. With him not being in control of the actions of that institution, we feel that the class that is in question should not be overlooked. However, it shouldnt be considered a prerequisite or an elective course either. But the new student courses should just be entry class that every student is forced to take during their first year of school. this course is shown in schools as a one to two credit course. Out of thirteen new student courses that ivytech offers all but one is only one credit, they placed him in the only three credit course. While transferring to Indiana university, they only viewed this course as two credits. Mr. Madison wouldn't have agreed to a class that would effect his chances of pursuing his goals. We ask that you reverse your decision and take in consideration the hardship of this young man and see how his actions display his eagerness to progress. The NCAA over time has showen there ability to see the importance of allowing those who strive and represent more then just the sport to continue there aspersions, while playing the great game very few get to play. If you look in to Mr.Madison's involvement and his accomplishments throughout his life and community you will see a outstanding man that we all hope, the young men we shape would become. We hope you allow Mr. Madison a waiver and Grant him his senior season. One that he worked so hard to get. So we ask that you allow him to pursue his destiny and graduate with a degree in psychology and continue being part of a wonderful football team. GO IU
Thank you
Sincerely yours.
Updates
June 3, 2016
I have been spending my time sending emails and tracking down answers regarding the discrepancies in Derrick's transfer credits. The silence from the administration is weighing on us but it only validates how important this fight truly is for his future.
June 3, 2016
Seeing this level of support for Derrick reminds me that so many people recognize the unfairness of this situation. He worked so hard to get here and your belief in his future gives me much more hope for the conversations we have ahead.
Reached 100 supporters
June 3, 2016
81 Comments
Please, kindly reconsider and recognize the exceptional efforts this young man has made to become and remain a student at your University. He is to be commended for his successes. Thank you for your compassion and for recognizing that a misunderstanding is simply a misunderstanding. Thank you.
Ive watched a young boy turn into a man. He has done great leaps forward to go to school and educate himself. This man loves sports and IU, and it would be a huge disservice to the school and its legacy, if Mr. Madison was disallowed to participate.
I was a student who made mistakes that affected my grades & it prolonged the time it took for me to receive my degree from IUPUI. But I am thankful for the people that gave me chance after chance & I hope they do the same for Derrick. Good Luck & God Bless!
With all that is going on in the world here is a young man with a dream. He pursued this dream by going the extra mile that it took to achieve the goal that he set out to do. From my understanding IU is about it's students going on to graduate and being productive professional in society. IU don't be a dream snatcher, continue graduating professionals & NFL player's.
Great young man. Has worked hard. True "student-athlete". Prepared for his career after football one day, and playing and persuing this dream will be great for him! He will be graduating and a technicality should not prevent him from playing.
NCAA you have the power to make a good man's dream come true. Hard work a determination is what being a student athlete is all about. Please reconsider your decision as I've seen first hand the transformation this man has made in his life growing up in the same neighborhood.
Let him play And over Site is something that you can correct
There are exceptions to every rule, anyone who puts in the time and effort to play college football and maintains an acceptable GPA, deserves an opportunity to compete. Encourage don't discourage our youth.
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Please, kindly reconsider and recognize the exceptional efforts this young man has made to become and remain a student at your University. He is to be commended for his successes. Thank you for your compassion and for recognizing that a misunderstanding is simply a misunderstanding. Thank you.