Whatever the reason, your 2.9 puts you on shaky ground. Particularly if we are talking about Bama as you user name suggests. Very difficult but it has been done. A close friend helped her daughter at Ole Miss last year and another at Bama. Both had around 2.9 to 2.95. They called on many friends to make calls on thier behalf. As I understand the SEC in broad sweeping terms, a certain number of scholarship risks can be allowed.