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Sat, Nov 10 2012 00:04:20

Reactions to the ineligibility ruling on Shabazz Muhammad

Last April, Shabazz Muhammad committed to play for UCLA basketball. After a months-long investigation by the NCAA, Muhammad was ruled ineligible right as the season kicked off.

  1. It was just a couple hours before game time when the NCAA announced Muhammad was not eligible to play. Many feared the impact that it might have on UCLA's season.
  2. DougHaller
    Doug Haller@DougHaller
    UCLA's Ben Howland says they were "very optimistic" Shabazz Muhammad would be cleared today. Found out at 5 pm that wouldn't be the case.
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 23:07:56
  3. tbeindit
    Thomas Beindit@tbeindit
    Wow, Shabazz Muhammad for UCLA was ruled ineligible. #1 recruit in the country.
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 20:04:23
  4. _youngheezy
    Hector Garduno@_youngheezy
    Wow... Shabazz Muhammad ruled ineligible to play. That's a major blow to UCLA
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 20:16:08
  5. TristanTippet
    Tristan Tippet@TristanTippet
    UCLA's Shabazz Muhammad ruled ineligible. That certainly spells omen.
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 20:26:08
  6. GaryParrishCBS
    Gary Parrish@GaryParrishCBS
    The NCAA has concluded that Shabazz Muhammad's amateurism was compromised. He's ineligible. Unclear when or if he'll ever play for UCLA.
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 18:45:22
  7. Many expressed their frustration over the ruling.
  8. Jeffco3
    Jeffrey Gomez@Jeffco3
    Wait, Shabazz can't play?!! Ugh. I hate this.
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 23:00:18
  9. McFligity
    BR†VN DØRMΞ@McFligity
    Shabazz Muhammad is ineligible to play for UCLA?. Hopefully this is a short term thing, i really wanted to see him play this season.
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 20:55:58
  10. RVNhype
    RVN@RVNhype
    Sad day in Westwood. #Shabazz #Muhammad ruled ineligible. #UCLA
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 20:59:41
  11. JBeasy_13
    Justin Ballock@JBeasy_13
    Shabazz Muhammad declared ineligible this year?? That's crazy. They say he will still be a top 3 pick tho.
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 21:59:12
  12. RobertoG6
    R.J.@RobertoG6
    The NCAA has to stop messing around with these dumb rules! Let Shabazz go to work man!
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 22:59:01
  13. As the game got started, UCLA fans got the #freeshabazz hashtag going.
  14. DBSports
    Daily Bruin Sports@DBSports
    #freeshabazz shirts, posters, signs are everywhere
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 21:47:30
  15. #EdObannon and #TMW say #freeShabazz! http://pic.twitter.com/mlhX8uh4
    Michael Wong@themikewong
    ·
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 21:59:32
  16. zigggzzz
    Taylor Nomura@zigggzzz
    Pauley Pavillion chanting #freeshabazz
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 22:29:19
  17. Csilver8
    Cameron silver@Csilver8
    @phenom15balla best NCAA freshman. Ruled ineligible? Too good for the game! Still goin NBA! No doubt! #freeShabazz
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 22:01:22
  18. RT @stackmack: RT @BaxterHolmes: Some #FreeShabazz shirts http://pic.twitter.com/t1B4anPD (via @oneilbrian)
    Rogelio@khalifawiz
    ·
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 19:55:57
  19. drewquan
    Andrew Quan@drewquan
    #FreeShabazz #FreeShabazz #FreeShabazz #FreeShabazz #FreeShabazz #FreeShabazz
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 23:08:59
  20. what chu know bout that bruin basketball though. #freeshabazz #bruwin #ucla #openingnight #pauleypavilion #86-59 http://pic.twitter.com/QhbhDpJm
    Thu Giao@thupok
    ·
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 23:07:52
  21. The game #freeshabazz instagr.am/p/R1onymu2Lk/
    Katherine Lattman@KateLattman
    ·
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 21:56:19
  22. Even though UCLA had a 86-59 win over Indiana State, fans wanted to see Muhammad in action.
  23. scoutdudemyman
    Scout Ocampo@scoutdudemyman
    First game of the season, first win of the season. #FREESHABAZZ
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 23:37:58
  24. ABaylis20
    Anthony Baylis@ABaylis20
    good win bruins wish i could have seen @phenom15balla out there #FreeShabazz
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 22:46:28
  25. JesRey7
    Jesse Reynoso@JesRey7
    #UCLA win 86-59! #FreeShabazz
    Fri, Nov 09 2012 22:38:26

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