Blue & Gold Posted February 16, 2018 Report Posted February 16, 2018 56 minutes ago, Sergeant Zip said: From the above article: "So how bad could be it? In terms of NCAA rules, multiple sources told Yahoo Sports that the material obtained threatens the fundamental structure and integrity of the sport, as there’s potentially as many 50 college basketball programs that could end up compromised in some way." Quote
Sergeant Zip Posted February 16, 2018 Report Posted February 16, 2018 Maybe the Big Baller League will take off after all, since the NCAA might kill itself by failing to adapt. Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted February 16, 2018 Report Posted February 16, 2018 22 hours ago, Blue & Gold said: From the above article: "So how bad could be it? In terms of NCAA rules, multiple sources told Yahoo Sports that the material obtained threatens the fundamental structure and integrity of the sport, as there’s potentially as many 50 college basketball programs that could end up compromised in some way." As sad as it is, I'm surprised it's only 50. Quote
UAZip0510 Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Posted February 17, 2018 It'll be interesting to see if any MAC teams get caught up in this. Quote
skip-zip Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 On 2/15/2018 at 7:35 PM, Blue & Gold said: From the above article: "So how bad could be it? In terms of NCAA rules, multiple sources told Yahoo Sports that the material obtained threatens the fundamental structure and integrity of the sport, as there’s potentially as many 50 college basketball programs that could end up compromised in some way." I have a thought. I'm sure it's likely to be many of the top programs. That's only logical, based on the history of corrupt behavior in college athletics as a result of money, and pleasing donors. So, lets put the hammer to all of these schools, and let the rest of us who love COLLEGE athletics start enjoying the competition again on a more level playing field. 4 Quote
ZipsVoice Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 Skip is right, I wish it would happen, but I will not hold my breath, as the NCAA itself is a corrupt organization, IMHO. If you get a chance read "The Cartel" about how the NCAA came into existence and stays in power...they just wish this never was discovered, that's all. 2 Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 The NCAA knows that if they make a sweeping determination against the powers from the P5 schools, the conferences will bail and start their own "governing" body with its own set of rules. Quote
zippy5 Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 This ain't an NCAA investigation Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 1 minute ago, zippy5 said: This ain't an NCAA investigation Nope. It is a federal investigation, but of program sanctions come down it would have to be from the NCAA. Quote
zippy5 Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 28 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: Nope. It is a federal investigation, but of program sanctions come down it would have to be from the NCAA. I'd have to imagine if the Feds didn't want a team to have a basketball program, they won't have a basketball program. Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 I was watching College Gameday and the talking heads were trying to make it sound like this investigation is ridiculous. They were saying how this has been going on for a while, and that in a billion dollar business, more people should be getting paid, yada yada yada. I'm not holding my breath, but I hope the NCAA destroys all of these major programs, and the feds tell them they're not allowed to jump ship to create their own league. Make College Basketball Great Again. 1 Quote
skip-zip Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: Make College Basketball Great Again. It's gonna be HUUUUUGE. 1 Quote
Sergeant Zip Posted February 18, 2018 Report Posted February 18, 2018 Michael McCann of SI weighs in Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted February 18, 2018 Report Posted February 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Sergeant Zip said: Michael McCann of SI weighs in I hope the athletes don't sue. The athletes, especially the big time players, have a duty to know the rules of recruiting as well. Quote
LZIp Posted February 23, 2018 Report Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) I don't see anything naming the Rockets yet.. https://sports.yahoo.com/exclusive-federal-documents-detail-sweeping-potential-ncaa-violations-involving-high-profile-players-schools-103338484.html I would suggest looking at the names on the bottom of image 4/5 of that link................ Edited February 23, 2018 by LZIp Quote
Hilltopper Posted February 23, 2018 Report Posted February 23, 2018 2 hours ago, LZIp said: I don't see anything naming the Rockets yet.. https://sports.yahoo.com/exclusive-federal-documents-detail-sweeping-potential-ncaa-violations-involving-high-profile-players-schools-103338484.html I would suggest looking at the names on the bottom of image 4/5 of that link................ http://www.victoryrockprep.com/director Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted February 23, 2018 Report Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) I really like that we have balance sheets now. I think that is fascinating. I understand for audit purposes you'd want everything to be transparent, but since the programs are already breaking the rules, I'm surprised they didn't do more to cover up where the funds are going. Edited February 23, 2018 by Let'sGoZips94 Quote
LZIp Posted February 23, 2018 Report Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: I really like that we have balance sheets now. I think that is fascinating. I understand for audit purposes you'd want everything to be transparent, but since the programs are already breaking the rules, I'm surprised they didn't do more to cover up where the funds are going. Agreed....why not categorize the expense as something else? For those not following....Loren Jackson's name showed up as getting paid on one of those documents. The document was from 2016, so it's got nothing to do with Akron regardless, but as Hilltopper pointed out, its likely the Victory Rock prep guy is the most likely culprit as he seems to have a ton of connections with big names and not our Loren "Christian" Jackson. Interestingly, one of the players he has listed on his page is Aubrey Williams (Toledo). Edited February 23, 2018 by LZIp 1 Quote
Hilltopper Posted February 23, 2018 Report Posted February 23, 2018 Not to mention the big Adidas sponsorship logo on that web page. Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted February 23, 2018 Report Posted February 23, 2018 This book is a little out of date but it is an interesting read about how the shoe companies get to these kids early and the corruption resulting- Sole Influence: Basketball, Corporate Greed, and the Corruption of America's Youth Quote
NWAkron Posted February 24, 2018 Report Posted February 24, 2018 Arizona coach caught on tape offering $100k for their center. Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted February 24, 2018 Report Posted February 24, 2018 13 hours ago, NWAkron said: Arizona coach caught on tape offering $100k for their center. He'll be a fine assistant manager at the Aaron's Rental in Paducah. 1 1 Quote
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