🏈 Todd Gurley suspended

[rick4bama]

I guess I need to watch TMZ if it talking about college football players now.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

Agreed. It's interesting how the reputation has changed since their launch. It's gone from "it's a TMZ report" to "TMZ reports." (if that makes sense.)

Their reputation in HOW they get the documentation, in my view, hasn't changed much.

 

[PhillyGirl]

I think TMZ broke the Manti Te'o and Jameis Winston stories.

 

[rick4bama]

I think TMZ broke the Manti Te'o and Jameis Winston stories.

Yes I remember that, They inview her didn't they?

 

[It Takes Eleven]

Yes I remember that, They inview her didn't they?

She invoked her right to remain silent. And imaginary.

 

[ElephantStomp]

I think this such bs. The NCAA makes how much money off these players? How much do the schools make off them? We are well past time for these kids to make some sort of money off their names.

 

[rick4bama]

The news was saying that the school can sue for any lost money.

 

[TerryP]

I've seen it suggested there are dollar amount guidelines within the NCAA rules...sort of like criminal codes with theft above a dollar amount.

I'd have to research all of that to be sure but don't feel like wading through the NCAA rulebook...perhaps, someone will.

Adding to this...from ESPN's latest article on Gurley.

"Under NCAA rules, Gurley would face a potential one-game suspension (10 percent of the team's competition) if he accepted improper benefits ranging from $100 to $400. The penalty would increase to two games (20 percent) for amounts from $400 to $700, and to four games (30 percent) for amounts greater than $700."
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@planomateo The four games listed here leads me to think AJ's case was over $700.
@rick4bama This is what I was pointing to earlier. UGA has to come to a determination on how much money Gurley received before they can move to the next step: determining how many games he needs to be suspended.

This is also where I see one of the big differences between A&M and UGA. A&M, finding this in the off-season, had time to find out without it impacting the season. UGA, in the middle of the season, isn't afforded the same "luxury."

 

[TerryP]

I think this such bs. The NCAA makes how much money off these players? How much do the schools make off them? We are well past time for these kids to make some sort of money off their names.

I understand your point but it isn't the point. I'd add we're well past the point of having to explain "it's against the current rules."

You do touch on something here I've not seen mentioned. How much money does the NCAA made off of these players? Or, UGA?

In the recent settlement with EA Sports payments started at $48 dollars—or six pieces of signed memorabilia (based on reports of Gurley asking for $8 per signature and up.) Some received as much as $951—which seems to be close to what Gurley received. (Of course, that $951 covers every season they were on the game versus that one signing period.)

I'm digressing, I know. But, I have to add one thing. Let's put Gurley in a Kentucky jersey. How much is he making based on his likeness then? Not near the same amount as he is because he's wearing a UGA jersey.

 

[rick4bama]

Well all I can say about it is that Gurley knew it was wrong, but did it anyway. Also read a tweet from our sidebar that the person Gurley sold his name to, turn him in?

 

[TerryP]

Well all I can say about it is that Gurley knew it was wrong, but did it anyway. Also read a tweet from our sidebar that the person Gurley sold his name to, turn him in?

The brokers story is likely adding to the delay in getting this resolved. He's saying he's hoping to recoup some of his money since Gurley has done the same thing with 30 other dealers and that's devalued the merchandise the broker has up for sell.

 

[silvermetalflake]

Well all I can say about it is that Gurley knew it was wrong, but did it anyway. Also read a tweet from our sidebar that the person Gurley sold his name to, turn him in?

Winston knew it was wrong and did it anyway.

 

[rick4bama]

I don't think UGA miss Gurley today.

 

[UAgrad93]

At one point in the game, Chubb had more touches than Mizzou had offensive snaps!

 

[rick4bama]

At one point in the game, Chubb had more touches than Mizzou had offensive snaps!

Like I said in another post Missouri is asking for a DO OVER!!

 

[planomateo]

Bet the AJC wouldn't post this if it were for another school in the SEC...still a valid point. I know the rules are the rules, but that doesn't mean the rules are right.

 

[riz]

I blame gamers. We didn't have these problems when errbody was playing Pacman.

 

[planomateo]

I blame gamers. We didn't have these problems when errbody was playing Pacman.

My first thought, Pacman made it rain often...er, wrong Pacman

 

[psychojoe]

The rainmaker.

 

[TerryP]

A side story that has relevance to Gurley...

UGA is appearing before the Committee on Infractions today on the Level I charge with the swimming coach. I mention that here because the possibility of the repeat violator clause being used with Gurley still being investigated.