🏀 CBB coaches arrested in FBS corruption investigation (AU, UL, USC, AZ, and Miami among teams cited)

[UAgrad93]

Not good news for the Tiders. Can't lie... Avery seemed a little uneasy yesterday when asked about it. Eeeeeesh

I imagine EVERY basketball coach in the college ranks has a puckered asshole after this news broke. Everyone knew of the seedy dealing of AAU basketball and that to compete, you had to have some type of inroads with it.
I would think they are all distancing themselves from AAU ball at this time, just like a rogue booster.

 

[TerryP]

Yep, that software is having some arguments this morning...not on our end. I'll keep an eye on what's going on.

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

Yep, that software is having some arguments this morning...not on our end. I'll keep an eye on what's going on.

Your very hands-on awareness of issues as the owner of this place is appreciated.

 

[Tidestalker]

Long read but explains everything in "Layman's terms" for us regular folk. Enjoy:

The inside story of how the FBI rocked college basketball

 

[utstnx]

OH GOSH...... Breaking News

Alabama administrator resigns amid FBI investigation

Alabama basketball administrator Kobie Baker has resigned as the result of a university investigation following the Federal investigation into fraud and corruption in the NCAA, the school announced Wednesday.

"Our review has not identified any NCAA or SEC rules violations, nor the involvement of any other coach or staff member," athletic director Greg Byrne said in a statement.

In the statement Byrne also said the school has notified the NCAA and the SEC of the internal investigation, and the school "will continue to be proactive" in it's compliance.

Baker had previously worked for the NCAA, as assistant director of enforcement for basketball development and as the associate director of amateurism certification.

On Tuesday, the FBI arrested four assistant coaches in connection to a fraud and corruption scheme that also identified Adidas head of sports marketing James Gatto. Louisville has placed coach Rick Pitino and athletic director Tom Jurich on leave, and both are expected to be fired due to the school's relation to the investigation.

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

Gee, thanks!

I sure didn't see a 3 page thread discussing this topic...lol.

 

[Tidestalker]

I imagine EVERY basketball coach in the college ranks has a puckered asshole after this news broke. Everyone knew of the seedy dealing of AAU basketball and that to compete, you had to have some type of inroads with it.
I would think they are all distancing themselves from AAU ball at this time, just like a rogue booster.

Eh... Impossible to "distance themselves from AAU". Every single recruitable player in America plays AAU.

To keep it real there's about 365 D1 schools. About 250 of those schools are fighting for scraps. Haves and have-not's. Adidas and Nike aren't paying kids to go to Colorado State or UAB. And agents are giving thousands of dollars for average guards...That's for sure. Most schools are probably enjoying the hell out of this actually...

 

[JoshB]

Notsumuch speckalayshun no mo'

Kobie Baker resignation tied to FBI investigation | TideSports.com

At least they canned his ass before much influence could take place. The only other way I see this potential damage being controlled further is if Collin stays beyond his freshman year.

What do you mean? All that article does is speculate.

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

What do you mean? All that article does is speculate.

Nor much of a read-between-the-lines kinda guy?

 

[XXL TideFan]

Your very hands-on awareness of issues as the owner of this place is appreciated.

Butt kisser!

 

[JoshB]

lol this was "breaking news" about 9:00 PM last night buddy

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

Butt kisser!

Not really. I'm just glad it doesn't take 2-3 days and dozens of member complaints about an issue before he catches it, like most places I've been a member of.

 

[XXL TideFan]

Not really. I'm just glad it doesn't take 2-3 days and dozens of member complaints about an issue before he catches it, like most places I've been a member of.

Just razzin' ya. I usually enjoy your posts.

 

[bamachine]

Not really. I'm just glad it doesn't take 2-3 days and dozens of member complaints about an issue before he catches it, like most places I've been a member of.

Hey, hey you, you watch it you.

 

[T&B]

Hey, hey you, you watch it you.

:lol:

You know the Woolly didn't last five minutes after you handed it over to Hannibal.

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

:lol:

You know the Woolly didn't last five minutes after you handed it over to Hannibal.

This, @bamachine

Key phrase "most places". Not the Woolly when you were at the helm.

 

[TerryP]

Your very hands-on awareness of issues as the owner of this place is appreciated.

This comes out of @doemasters account.

I'm just the guy that screws up the format.

 

[rick4bama]

This is an Alabama site so I think it should have something about our Football team!! So here go!! :bman: Now back to your regular thread!