OT: ESPN Article on Duke Handling of Eligibility Concerns
It sickens me to see how many coaches are this dishonest and straight up liars and how devious our higher education governing bodies are. I can't believe that as fans our allegiance to a particular school even matters when it comes demanding honorable behavior.
On a more sarcastic note, I'm amazed at how thorough these investigations are and how seriously each and every coach is taking these allegations.
"Krzyzewski laid out in considerable detail how Duke University handled Carter's clearance to play on Saturday, even while other schools chose to hold out other players named in the FBI documents. He said he was out walking his dog, Blue, when he received an anxious phone call from the player's mother, Kylia Carter. She recalled a dinner with an agent, as listed in the report, whom she described as "a friend of a friend" but told Krzyzewski that her husband immediately didn't like the dinner company and left, while she stayed behind to be polite. But she also left before any food was ordered.
With that information in hand, Krzyzewski and Carter's parents met with Duke's NCAA compliance officials and then held a conference call to share the same details with NCAA compliance officers. Both the university and the governing body agreed that there was no reason for Wendell Jr. to miss Saturday's game."
February 25th, 2018 at 8:46 AM ^
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February 25th, 2018 at 9:39 AM ^
the beer-battered variety.
February 25th, 2018 at 9:49 AM ^
February 25th, 2018 at 3:12 PM ^
to me. I was so hoping that Coach K would get some food on his shirt.
On a serious note, I would assume that most esteemed coaches, even if cheating, have pretty strong plausible deniability built into any deal. There are--further--so many legal perks that the more prestigious schools can offer a player. . . never was an even playing field.
February 25th, 2018 at 8:48 AM ^
February 25th, 2018 at 8:54 AM ^
Knowing it happens and watching people lie when they are caught are two different things. I mean, we all knew Pitino was a scumbag, but to see so many of these schools to take the straight denial path is disheartening.
February 25th, 2018 at 8:59 AM ^
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February 25th, 2018 at 9:40 AM ^
I have considered that, however it's not like actual evidence keeps coming out that clears them. It's just the denial path. Arizona would still be coached by Miller because he runs a "super clean" program if his own voice wasn't recorded. Giving the benefit of the doubt only goes so far when there's this much smoke.
February 25th, 2018 at 9:53 AM ^
February 25th, 2018 at 10:13 AM ^
Seriously? Dude, he should be more worreid about avoiding prison than being 'vindicated'. LOL!! Asshole cheater.
February 25th, 2018 at 10:23 AM ^
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February 25th, 2018 at 11:02 PM ^
I disagree. The FBI does this for one reason above all else: the FBI.
They're self-interested.They want the publicity, the glory, the increased profile and budgets and career opportunities. Their primary motive is not nailing people or maintaining the integrity of the game or watching out for the little guy.
Just look at the history of the FBI. What in there could possibly suggest that this is a benevolent, noble organization?
February 25th, 2018 at 11:00 AM ^
Arizona's star player. Not sure how Brian Bowen got into this.
February 25th, 2018 at 12:36 PM ^
You sir are not paying attention. Reread the reports.
February 25th, 2018 at 4:43 PM ^
February 25th, 2018 at 11:08 AM ^
The real reason is because the UNC case showed the best strategy against the NCAA is one of absolute denial and obstruction. Any program that is transparent gets taken to the cleaners (e.g. Michigan stretchgate)
February 25th, 2018 at 2:58 PM ^
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February 25th, 2018 at 9:41 AM ^
because it is certainly also going on in college football
February 25th, 2018 at 9:43 AM ^
Yes. If actual evidence pours out like this and the NCAA does nothing because they want to protect their racket? Why would I continue watching and supporting that?
February 25th, 2018 at 4:48 PM ^
February 25th, 2018 at 9:41 AM ^
I'm at that point. The complete non-response after such tough words by the NCAA president has left me feeling like the only thing I want to do is boycott the tourney.
February 25th, 2018 at 2:52 PM ^
February 25th, 2018 at 9:00 AM ^
no need to stay for the food. the deal was already struck.
February 25th, 2018 at 9:05 AM ^
This is journalism now eh? Wow.
February 25th, 2018 at 10:17 AM ^
Right? Dude walks his dog, thats fine... But a husband leaving his wife alone for dinner with men he doesn't like or trust? Whatever. Doesn't seem like much of a husband to me...
February 25th, 2018 at 10:26 AM ^
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February 25th, 2018 at 11:42 AM ^
The oldest tactic in negotiations.
February 25th, 2018 at 10:32 AM ^
K would never walk his dog. He'd hire a dog-walking service.
In fact, the dog's name probably isn't even Blue.
February 25th, 2018 at 10:52 AM ^
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February 25th, 2018 at 10:18 AM ^
So it ever was. So will it always be. In time all fowl things come forth.
February 25th, 2018 at 9:18 AM ^
Are they merely being accused of hearing someone offering them money? I would think that's not a crime. But, I'm assuming (correct me if wrong b/c I don't have a ton of time to read up) that the accusation is that he was PAID. At which point, it really doens't matter if anyone ordered the surf n' turf.
So, wading thruogh the words, it would seem that Duke's investigation amounted to hearing the parents deny the charge and saying that's a wrap. Haven't you people ever watched Law and Order? Denials don't equal proof of innocence. But, it's not like Duke's the first entity to be satisfied with a denial because that's what they want to believe.
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