College basketball bribery scandal

[Strickland33]

Shitty timing for top uncommitted prospects who were lined up for a big payday. Really should be allowed to go straight to the league if they can't get paid for their one year in college.

You're assuming that the league - I'm assuming that you're referring to the NBA - would take a lot of these guys.

The real issue is that the most likely outcome for 2017 guys who can't qualify is to warm a bench in a 2nd/3rd tier international league or compete with hungry 20somethings in the G-League.

I like Fran but what a bogus ass statement and he knows it.

He has to protect his #sauces. Dude isn't a particularly bright basketball mind without his inside connections.

[DeacDaddy]

I assume this what Frachilla was referring to in his cryptic tweet from a few weeks ago

Wow, good call.

[RJKarl]

I'm available for any of the openings, but as Bob Ryan opined so eloquently, I qualify as I "am not a virgin".

[TownieDeac]

Congrats on the sex

[ChaosDeac]

I'm available for any of the openings, but as Bob Ryan opined so eloquently, I qualify as I "am not a virgin".

[Bluegrass Deac]

Lots of stuff being talked about on local sports radio in KY.

Jurich's son works for University of Louisville.

His daughter works for Adidas.

Pitino's attorney has already said if he is fired then be prepared for a nasty lawsuit.

Louisville is the YUM Center's primary source of income this will have devastating economic effect on the city if the program is given an NCAA punishment like Kentucky got back in the 80s where all you had left to play were backups nobody wanted and walk-ons.

Pitino now is no longer going to be welcome in the two places where he won national titles. He'll be out of Louisville in no time and won't ever look back.

[MNHammer]

I assume this what Frachilla was referring to in his cryptic tweet from a few weeks ago

I believe that was associated with de Silva committing to Kansas out of nowhere. With the stuff happening recently, it could be connected.

[Buttermaker]

Lots of stuff being talked about on local sports radio in KY.

Jurich's son works for University of Louisville.

His daughter works for Adidas.

Pitino's attorney has already said if he is fired then be prepared for a nasty lawsuit.

Louisville is the YUM Center's primary source of income this will have devastating economic effect on the city if the program is given an NCAA punishment like Kentucky got back in the 80s where all you had left to play were backups nobody wanted and walk-ons.

Pitino now is no longer going to be welcome in the two places where he won national titles. He'll be out of Louisville in no time and won't ever look back.

He'll be looking for somewhere nice to spend that shit ton of cash he made during his career.

[tau06]

Trying to follow along to all of this but listen to the Parrish and Norlander pod, gives a lot of good info. Given what Parrish said regarding how mid major program coaches communicated with him that they were happy they weren't P5 coaches for once I have to think Keatts and Manning are clear of all this (given the time frame of the scandal to date). Given State striking out recently with most recruits not named DSJ I actually think we are okay. Sure wouldn't mind if a few more blue bloods get wrapped up in this.

[bym051d]

Trying to follow along to all of this but listen to the Parrish and Norlander pod, gives a lot of good info. Given what Parrish said regarding how mid major program coaches communicated with him that they were happy they weren't P5 coaches for once I have to think Keatts and Manning are clear of all this (given the time frame of the scandal to date). Given State striking out recently with most recruits not named DSJ I actually think we are okay. Sure wouldn't mind if a few more blue bloods get wrapped up in this.

My thoughts were Gott might've been caught up, so State won't escape punishment.

[Hitman Hart]

I like Fran but what a bogus ass statement and he knows it.

The Rivals writer for Wake and GT basically said the same thing.

[jhmd2000]

Trying to follow along to all of this but listen to the Parrish and Norlander pod, gives a lot of good info. Given what Parrish said regarding how mid major program coaches communicated with him that they were happy they weren't P5 coaches for once I have to think Keatts and Manning are clear of all this (given the time frame of the scandal to date). Given State striking out recently with most recruits not named DSJ I actually think we are okay. Sure wouldn't mind if a few more blue bloods get wrapped up in this.

[insert Price Is Right Horn of Defeat here]

[JuiceCrewAllStar]

I'm available for any of the openings, but as Bob Ryan opined so eloquently, I qualify as I "am not a virgin".

wasn't that OGB?

[BiffTannen]

I'm available for any of the openings, but as Bob Ryan opined so eloquently, I qualify as I "am not a virgin".

Who was the lucky guy exploring your openings ?

[marquee moon]

Where does [name redacted] fit into all of this?

[2&2 Slider To Leyritz]

Where does [name redacted] fit into all of this?

It would actually be kind of funny if he bribed that Haas kid for his verbal only to have Haas keep the money and tell him to fuck off.

[daaberry]

I like Fran but what a bogus ass statement and he knows it.

Jeff Goodman was on The Russillo Show & after being asked, estimated that around 80% of coaches are likely worried at the moment. That is quite a bit more than the 30% Fran stated.

[Complacent Deac]

Louisville - lots of people with Bobby Cremins white hair. Plus lots of old people.

And this investigation needs to find a way over to Bobby Petrino's office. Please.

[Say Hey Deac]

[insert Price Is Right Horn of Defeat here]

Well, except Dennis Smith spurns Adidas and Nike to join Under Armour.

[Deacon923]

Well, except Dennis Smith spurns Adidas and Nike to join Under Armour.

man what's the world coming to when a good bribe can't buy loyalty. Kids these days. #MAGA