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click to enlarge  Today was the first day of classes at Wilberforce University, and given the looming specter of , it's fair to at least wonder whether or not it may have been the final first day for the&nbsp;oldest historically black college (HBCU) in the country. <br>
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So Andy Dalton becomes the next quarterback to get that massive new contract, as the Cincinnati Bengals believe he is their franchise quarterback for years to come, although everything we ve seen from him in playoff time leads us to believe this is one big mistake.
As of today, the university still hasn't announced a new president. Interim president Wilma Mishoe &nbsp;that whoever is selected will shepherd in a new era of campus renovation, financial security and innovation.&nbsp;<br>
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Dalton signed a six-year, $115 million extension that keeps him with the Bengals, who he has been playing for since 2011, leading the team into the postseason all three seasons, until 2020. Obviously, with the salary cap rising, deals like this seem less and less massive each time, and yet committing so <a href=http://www.louisvuitton-pascher.com>Louis Vuitton Speedy Round</a> much money to a quarterback who has failed to perform under the pressure and the bright lights of the playoffs raises a question or two.
The presidential announcement was  at the alumni association's annual assembly in Memphis two weeks ago, but alumni were told then that they'd be informed of a decision "at a later date." &nbsp;<br>
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Dalton is a solid regular season quarterback, who has done well behind a very good offensive line, a good running game and being helped by one of the best defenses in the NFL. However, this kind of contract puts more pressure on him than ever before. He is no longer a guy who got picked in the second round of the draft, coming out of TCU. He is now a franchise quarterback who needs to deliver for a team with very high expectations.
Today, a spokesperson for McKinley Young, Bishop <a href=http://www.buycelinebags.com/celine-doctor-frame-42>Celine Doctor Frame Bags</a> of the African Methodist Episcopal Church's 3rd District, with which Wilberforce U. is institutionally affiliated, couldn't say how long the search committee might take, only that the process has been "delayed."&nbsp;<br>
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Before Dalton, the Bengals made the playoffs only twice in 20 years. Since Dalton became the team s starting quarterback, regardless of how much his contribution led to that success, the Bengals have gone 30-18. They ve also been knocked out of the postseason on the first game in all three visits. Dalton has thrown just one touchdown pass in the three losses, throwing six interceptions in comparison.
Dwyane Smith, the current VP of Academic Affairs at Harris-Stowe State University, an HBCU in St. Louis, had been considered the front-runner for the job. But&nbsp;when Scene&nbsp;reached him by email this weekend, he said that he's longer in the running:&nbsp;<br>
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According to rumors, the deal will be very similar to the one Colin Kaepernick signed with the San Francisco 49ers. Meaning? While it does yield a big pay day, it s still very team centric and revolves around bonuses. The Bengals can see how well this goes and might part ways with Dalton if things don t progress as planned. With their ability to keep their defensive players happy while not spending too much money becoming difficult, it s time for Dalton to take the next step.
"I will be continuing at Harris-Stowe State University," he wrote on Saturday. "We have some tremendous academic activities, particularly in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) that I am leading. The National Science Foundation just recently awarded Harris-Stowe a $1.7 million dollar grant for our STEM initiatives." <br>
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Maybe the extension should have come a year later, once his $5.2 million, four-year rookie deal expired. However, teams are afraid of the Joe Flacco situation:  The Ravens didn t come to terms with the quarterback in time and had to pay too much money after he led them to the Super Bowl. A good quarterback, but a $20 million a year one? Last year didn t seem like it, and the Bengals hope that their decision to move quickly will result in success and not similar disappointment.
Wilberforce has been in the news most recently for its accreditation situation. <a href=http://www.buycelinebags.com/celine-luggage-43>Celine Luggage</a> The Higher Learning Commission issued a Show-Cause letter back in June which cited a wide range of serious concerns. Those concerns 鈥?most of them have to do with financial mismanagement and low enrollment 鈥?must be satisfactorily ameliorated by December 15 if the college is to retain its accredited status.&nbsp;<br>
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The official numbers from today have yet to be tallied, but the school's total enrollment should this year hover between 200-300. Back in June, a professor told a reporter from &nbsp;that the number of students who had put down a tuition deposit was "in the single digits." (The Inside Higher Ed piece remains the finest summary and analysis of Wilberforce's precarious position).&nbsp;<br>
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For a school whose budget remains primarily tuition-based, numbers like that don't bode well for subsequent accreditation proceedings. <br>
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Still, Dwyane Smith says the presidency isn't an unattractive position. In fact, he wrote that it's an "excellent" position for a well-versed administrator.&nbsp;<br>
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"Wilberforce is going in the right direction in terms of addressing the concerns by the Higher Learning Commission. There is a stronger commitment by key institutional stakeholders, especially . This institutional commitment will help to solidify Wilberforce鈥檚 future."<br>
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Revision as of 09:30, 15 August 2014

@@@ So Andy Dalton becomes the next quarterback to get that massive new contract, as the Cincinnati Bengals believe he is their franchise quarterback for years to come, although everything we ve seen from him in playoff time leads us to believe this is one big mistake. Dalton signed a six-year, $115 million extension that keeps him with the Bengals, who he has been playing for since 2011, leading the team into the postseason all three seasons, until 2020. Obviously, with the salary cap rising, deals like this seem less and less massive each time, and yet committing so <a href=http://www.louisvuitton-pascher.com>Louis Vuitton Speedy Round</a> much money to a quarterback who has failed to perform under the pressure and the bright lights of the playoffs raises a question or two. Dalton is a solid regular season quarterback, who has done well behind a very good offensive line, a good running game and being helped by one of the best defenses in the NFL. However, this kind of contract puts more pressure on him than ever before. He is no longer a guy who got picked in the second round of the draft, coming out of TCU. He is now a franchise quarterback who needs to deliver for a team with very high expectations. Before Dalton, the Bengals made the playoffs only twice in 20 years. Since Dalton became the team s starting quarterback, regardless of how much his contribution led to that success, the Bengals have gone 30-18. They ve also been knocked out of the postseason on the first game in all three visits. Dalton has thrown just one touchdown pass in the three losses, throwing six interceptions in comparison. According to rumors, the deal will be very similar to the one Colin Kaepernick signed with the San Francisco 49ers. Meaning? While it does yield a big pay day, it s still very team centric and revolves around bonuses. The Bengals can see how well this goes and might part ways with Dalton if things don t progress as planned. With their ability to keep their defensive players happy while not spending too much money becoming difficult, it s time for Dalton to take the next step. Maybe the extension should have come a year later, once his $5.2 million, four-year rookie deal expired. However, teams are afraid of the Joe Flacco situation: The Ravens didn t come to terms with the quarterback in time and had to pay too much money after he led them to the Super Bowl. A good quarterback, but a $20 million a year one? Last year didn t seem like it, and the Bengals hope that their decision to move quickly will result in success and not similar disappointment. Image:

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