People with real influence have to do something because this code of silence is bad for the sport. College football isn't fun anymore. Nearly two decades later, the infamous Albert Means scandal seems so inconsequential. In Albert Means case, several schools continued to recruit him after solicitation for $$$. "He shows up at every single game with a better roster than the teams he's playing." Their coaches have committed NCAArecruiting violations: Alabama won't face any further punishment stemming from former Crimson Tide defensive line coach Bo Davis' NCAA violations, the NCAA announced Friday morning. Sitting around waiting for a thread to post so you can try to be witty. A video of Valdosta (Ga.) High Coach Rush Propst surfaced over the weekend of the coach making those allegations. Alabama coach Nick Saban said Wednesday he supports the school's compliance department and then refused to answer further questions on the matter. In a statement after the negotiated resolutions for the four ex-staffers were announced, Tennessee cited its cooperation with the NCAA during its investigation. Alabama forward Brandon Miller won't be capping off his controversial week with a new accolade. " You have the same incentive [to cheat], if not moreso, because of the value of a head coaching job at top level of football. The Cowboys finally "earned" Dykes' services, and he contributed to a potent OSU offense, although the presence of Thurman Thomas, Barry Sanders and Mike Gundy no doubt played a role in the Cowboys success as well. Because NIL is an interim policy put in place by the NCAA (as forced by the States), there may not be any teeth in regulating it. We'll see this after he's gone. No idea if that's same time frame for USC. Competing with Alabama requires a lotof hard work, winningclose games, effective recruiting, and innovation. What are the obvious "moral" options that lead to competing with Bama? 1. It Just (Albert) Means More, a callback to one of the SECs better scandals. In reply to Their defense is an NFL by Diagonal Blue. "Through that process, the individuals acknowledged their involvement in violations, including unethical conduct and, in some cases, failing to cooperate with investigators," the school said. Copyright 1997 - 2023 NewsNow Publishing Limited. All rights reserved. Lol. The Nittany Lions were slapped with a four-year postseason ban beginning in 2012, must pay a $60 million fine, vacation of wins from 1998-2011 and a reduction in scholarships to 15 a year. Have to assume this take will not go over well. The anticipation drums up revenue, plusnow a movie and Showtime series are in the works for Rothfuss. Just curious, you name call but dont propose any alternative options. And all three could have minimal effect on Alabama, either because the school can prove theres no wrongdoing by the school or the NCAA is handcuffed. Daxton Hill may have sparked the post, but you are missing the overall point to an insane degree. In reply to Dax Hill chose Alabama by Laser Wolf. Prosecutors said Lang attempted to sell Means to at least eight schools, including Georgia, Arkansas, and Tennessee. So, what does this mean from an NCAA compliance standpoint? Fluker, allegedly received impermissible benefits prior to completing their collegiate careers. Saban's relationship with Mark Emmert is what has allowed him to operate brazenly and with impunity. Just because nearly everyone else does something, it does meanit is either right or acceptable. ", In reply to Cool story, bro. Please don't stop the bagmen? Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; print; TUSCULOOSA, Ala. -- The University of Alabama has barred three football players from campus after their arrest on robbery charges. There is no question that Alabama was staring down the barrel of a gun, Yeager said at the time of the decision. 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Athlon's 2012 College Football Rankings section: | slug: teflon-tide-examining-alabamas-recent-ncaa-concerns | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | The four will be able to begin serving their penalties immediately without having to wait for the final ruling from the Division I committee on infractions. The Bay City, Texas, native was the subject of a furious recruiting battle that raised the suspicions of the NCAA, and for good reason. University of Alabama officials are looking into whether junior defensive lineman Marcel Dareus broke NCAA rules by attending an agent's party in Miami's South Beach earlier this summer, multiple sources told ESPN.com. His testimony will continue in the coming days and its fair to say it will have the attention of the college football world now too. But such prowess doesnt illustrate the whole story of Alabama football, at least not lately. In reply to If Michigan ever cheated to by Blue in St Lou. On Feb. 3, 2005, The Washington Post reported that Logan Young was found guilty of conspiracy to commit racketeering, crossing state lines to commit racketeering, and arranging bank withdrawals to cover up a crime. Sorry, no headlines or news topics were found. I'd be surprised if the NCAA spends more than a minute on it.". Most of theallegations are not against the law; they are against NCAA rules. With a Player Under Investigation, Saban Criticizes Agents. Sources told ESPN's Chris Low that university officials continue to have positive discussions with the NCAA about a negotiated resolution to the case, which would keep Tennessee from going before the Committee on Infractions. Photos from the shop's Facebook page, however, depicted both current and graduated players signing items in the store, although outkickthecoverage.com provided no evidence of payments to players. ole miss was the perfect fall guy for the sec. Any such allegation of cash payment to a player or recruit would qualify as an extra benefit but would it be considered blatant disregard for the rule? WashingtonDon James was a legend in Seattle, leading the Huskies to six Pac-10 titles, four Rose Bowl wins and a share of the 1991 national championship. It's touting moral victories to compensate for actual victories. Miami instituted a bowl ban in 2011 to help soften the blow from the Shapiro investigation, but the program is still facing stiff penalties from the NCAA. "I had the clips made and I guess that's how it got out. 2012 Bowl Projections 2023 NFL Draft player profiles: Alabama og Emil ekiyor Jr. Auburn football's Zac Etheridge talks Hugh Freeze's role in recruiting, What Hugh Freeze said about Auburn football's first spring practice, Alabama Football: Kevin Steeles proximity to greatness. It's been nearly 8 years since "the Wise Man's Fear" was published. The Hurricanes are under NCAA scrutiny once again, as former booster Nevin Shapiro allegedly provided extra benefits to players. Visit ESPN to view the latest Alabama Crimson Tide news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more The violation could impact Fluker's eligibility and potentially the Alabama wins he participated in, including the 2012 Discover BCS National Championship. Literally EVERY team gives impermissible benefits to players. I'm sure Bama is dirty, but I doubtthey are dirtier than the rest of the SEC. Propst is a former head coach at Hoover High in Alabama. O.k., Einstein, what is your proposal? This is a monopoly of talent never seen in CFB before, and anyone who thinks they are doing this above board is out of theirmind. Alabama's athletic department has said little about its testing throughout the pandemic, but the football program is administering at least 120 screenings a day, Saban suggested on ESPN on Saturday. The agent piece goes to amateurism, so it would surprise me if there hasnt been a pretty intense effort to look at that, Brown said. ALABAMA FOOTBALL:Unpacking . I know what goes on in college football, so cut me a break. 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Ultimately, the school landed a commitment from one of the nations most highly-hyped recruits. Nelson was fired by the Touchdown Club's board of directors last month, but Nelson doesn't believe it had anything to do with paying its players. Nick Saban. It's a significant punishment that stems from the violations that led to Davis being fired by Alabama last April. In light of the recent sanctions handed down at Penn State, Athlon Sports wanted to take a look back at some of the most unethical programs/moments in college footballhistory. A sports agent bought more than $6,000 worth of shoes for Florida State players in 1993, putting the program on probation for a year. Another prominent college football player is under investigation for alleged improper contact with a sports agent.University of Alabama officials are looking into whether junior defensive lineman . *A starting safety taking a loaner from an employee. Ansley, a Tallassee native who played college football at Troy, was a graduate assistant at Alabama in 2010-11 and defensive backs coach under Saban and Pruitt from 2016-17. If he wants to stand up and say something, Ill bring that up. Although Id like to consider Michigan above this, it is frustrating to know this goes on with no repercussions, while we took a hit for stretching too much. One person was in critical condition . Any potential NCAA investigation into these allegations would seemingly hinge on Blazer identifying the recipients of these payments in court. The NCAA on Tuesday said the four had reached agreements with the enforcement staff that include show-cause penalties ranging from 3-5 years, making it difficult for them to get other college jobs during that time. They are going to land at least 4-5 more 5 stars if current recruiting intel holds. And if he has a problem with anything I say, come on after me, big guy.Cindrich was then asked if Alabama players are paid to play football for the Tide. Replies (0) Options Top. Naaaah, the reason we won't get any apologies is that none of them are Michigan fans. Never has an underachieving wide receiver wreaked so much havoc on the recruiting trail. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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