You want to trust Nick Saban? LikeSportscastingon Facebook. These cases dont really give Alabama a competitive edge -- nothings rooted in recruiting or poaching players -- but in the case of Davis, Yahoo! If Michigan had just a marginally better QB, then yes they win those games and the narrative changes. He doesn't release it similar to why GRRM hasn't released the next GOT book. Michigan has the 2nd best record in the Big Ten the last 4 years but isconsidered a laughing stock? "He shows up at every single game with a better roster than the teams he's playing." I doubt that loss was as ugly as 2 weeks ago. The third-seeded Bulldogs will need an Orange Bowl . Their players have taken money from coaches on staff: Back in the old days say 2011 the University of Alabama might be nervous after another report of a star player receiving an extra benefit in violation of NCAA rules. Posted on Jan 5th, 10:08 PM, , User Since 189 months ago, User Post Count: 2566 . A sport that is almost assuredly as dirty as college basketball. We love the bagmen? Yeah, you need coaching, but there is no other explanation for Georgia suddenly being as good as Alabama, or even Alabama being as good as it is, than rampant roster building by paying kids. Stay tuned for more info.". No ones watching them. If this is Alabama it hits the news . Nick Saban has never been beaten like that, and likely will not beaten like that. Saban is what differentiates them from the others. 7 prospect for the 2011 NFL draft by ESPN analyst Mel Kiper, is the latest Ex-Vols staffers agree to show-cause penalties, UNC hires ex-Browns HC Kitchens as assistant, Syracuse QB Shrader to miss spring practice, Sources: Asst. There is a lot of money and vested interest involved, but this seems like a hill worth dying to take. As it turns out, a criminal scheme involving $150,000 and a phony ACT test almost resulted in the NCAA having to implement the death penalty. section: | slug: teflon-tide-examining-alabamas-recent-ncaa-concerns | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | Reply. Alabama coach Nick Saban said Wednesday he supports the school's compliance department and then refused to answer further questions on the matter. Harbaugh is bringing innovative recruiting which involved a ridiculous number of satellite campus forcing a rulechange. His defenses are loaded, but they are also exceptionally well-coached and do a great job attacking their opponents. (I look forward to Alabama fans stoning in me in the lobby tomorrow.) Whole latta sore losering going on in the blog. Nah, advocating for rule changes is acceptable. So many of you are feeble minded and easily influenced by national media and this fixednarrative that Michigan will never beat Ohio State again. Other coaches in college football think he's cheating: "If you had the No. 6 ranked recruiting class in context, Scout's Take: WR Jacob Copeland to Florida, Scout's Take: DE Andrew Chatfield to Florida, Scout's Take: Five-star CB Patrick Surtain Jr. to Alabama, Scout's Take: Five-star CB Tyson Campbell to Georgia, How recruiting helped Clemson, Georgia and Penn State become championship contenders, WR Kameron Brown, son of Super Bowl MVP, commits to Texas A&M, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. These are just a few of the stories that have trickled into the public over the years under Saban. It was just Wednesday that Clinton-Dix was suspended indefinitely for an undisclosed violation of team rules. Kevin Wilson exposed Don Brown. These aren't outside allegations. In reply to Daxton Hill chose the better by Ger Sauden, Nick Saban has never been beaten like that, and likely will not beaten like that. The Buckeyes were picked by many to win the Big Ten last season but Jim Tressel resigned in late May, star quarterback Terrelle Pryor did quit the team in June, and the team had to deal with suspensions and a black cloud hanging over the program all year. 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Mike DuBose became the next man in charge of Alabama football and went 4-7 in his first season at the helm in 1997. The third book has been complete for years. 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. Have to assume this take will not go over well. They all cheated just as much. You can't sign the #1 recruiting class every year for a decade and not be breaking the rules. You have to look to the compliance office for that. The Tide might have found a suitable replacement for A.J. The University of Georgia has become aware of a well-known high school football coach in its state making claims that Georgia and the University of Alabama paid football recruits hundreds of thousands of dollars to play for them. The news was first reported by Brett McMurphy of The Action Network and confirmed by Nebraska on Wednesday. State Rep. Jack Williams told AL.com that Davis, Fluker and the agents from the Yahoo! In all, 19 Bruins players were implicated in the scam. Monday, the SEC named Nick Smith Jr. as its freshman of the week after the Arkansas guard averaged . re: . We just don't give kids cars and hookers and thousands of dollars. AlabamaMike DuBose took over at Alabama after a successful run by Gene Stallings, but the program recorded only two bowl appearances under his watch. In his senior season, he earned the states Mr. Football award. then, KY likely gets nailed. Any more non-facts you would like to throw out for me to debunk? I wouldn't mind being dominant for a little while. Never has an underachieving wide receiver wreaked so much havoc on the recruiting trail. After an 0101 season in 1979, his first year at the helm, Pell earned eight wins during an impressive second campaign and seemed to have the Gators on the brink of title contention in the SEC after a 921 season in 1984. According to a new report, the officiating in that game is being investigated by the SEC. To see what difference coaching makes, just contrast Alabamas consistency with a team like USC, which lands a top five class every season and cant even compete for its division in a pitiful conference. People with real influence have to do something because this code of silence is bad for the sport. MIDDLETON, Wis. -- The Middleton-Cross Plains School District is working with local police to investigate harassment allegations from within the district's high school football program. They would range from $100 to $3,000 a month via Western Union, CBS Sports reported. Alabama is receiving criticism after its sports information director told reporters to stick to basketball-related questions after Brandon Miller's name was mentioned on Tuesday in a murder. The story alleges that current Alabama players, including stars Julion Jones, Mark Ingram, Trent Richardson, AJMcCarron, T.J. Yeldon and Amari Cooper, are autographing memorabilia that they know is being sold, an NCAA violation, and potentially profiting from it, as well. A Memphis native, Albert Means dominated as a defensive tackle at Trezevant High School. Amid positive developments under Jackie Sherrill, such as Cotton Bowls and the institution of the 12th Man tradition, the Aggies ran a loose ship and were ultimately deemed to be guilty of such shenanigans as improper employment, extra benefits, unethical conduct and lack of institutional control. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. At the trial, more details emerged about the criminal scheme that helped bring one of the best football players in the state of Tennessee to Alabama. First, none of the reporting to this point indicates Blazer named any recipients of the alleged payments. Speight gift wrapped 2 TDs in that OSU game with his interceptions, especially when Harbaugh had him throw backed up in their own end zone. O.k., Einstein, what is your proposal? The source originated from former Valdosta Touchdown Club director Michael "Nub" Nelson, who recorded Propst making these claims in May of 2020. But saying, 'we have to cheat to win' is not an argument I can support. ", In reply to Cool story, bro. This is not the by Indy Pete - Go Blue. Lol. Nelson alleges that Propst told him they needed to pay players to attend Valdosta, and that he needed to reach into the Touchdown Club's coffers to make that happen, according to the Journal-Constitution. Mention Albert Means name and no one will bring up a single play he made on the field. There is no question that Alabama was staring down the barrel of a gun, Yeager said at the time of the decision. 2022 MGoBlog. McCarron in Jacob Coker, a transfer from FSU. Florida States football program was forced to vacate 12 wins and six scholarships. Alabama acted swiftly once the story broke in September, hiring the Birmingham-based firm Starnes Davis Florie LLC and banning Davis from campus. 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. Before the legendary coach started winning national championships with the Crimson Tide, the Alabama football program nearly got shut down entirely. Oh come on. How it leaked to the worldwide web is beyond Nelson, though. It's been nearly 8 years since "the Wise Man's Fear" was published. This is not the only option unless you are a cynic lacking a moral compass. If he wants to stand up and say something, Ill bring that up. (AP Photo/Dan Anderson) South Alabama hoped to open its new football practice facility later this year. Only Southern Methodist University suffered that fate before when the program got shut down in 1987. 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. "Our [university] compliance people are looking into it," Alabama coach Nick Saban said. Georgia coach Kirby Smart and Offensive player of the game Georgia place kicker Jack Podlesny (96) celebrates after making the game winning field goal to win the Peach Bowl NCAA college football . In his last year at LSU (the last college team he coached before taking over at Bama), Saban lost by 29 to Georgia. These are the conclusions of the school itself. Until then, Auburn and Oklahoma are the only ones disrupting the process.. And, do you really think he flipped for any other reason than Michigan's ugly performance against Ohio St? Loved the first two of the trilogy but would advocate a class action for return of all funds received for those first two books due to his failure to produce the third. The violation could impact Fluker's eligibility and potentially the Alabama wins he participated in, including the 2012 Discover BCS National Championship. Only options from my POV. The recruiting class is stocked with five. Considered to be one of the top overall recruits in the country, the talented prospect generated interest from every school imaginable. In reply to Loved the first two of the by jackw8542. Gene Stallings served as the teams head coach from 1990-96a period that included winning a national title in 1992. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- University of Alabama officials are investigating whether junior defensive lineman Marcell Dareus broke NCAA rules by attending an agent's party in Miami's South Beach earlier this summer, multiple sources told ESPN.com. "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. 8 Vols (5-0, 2-0) on Saturday (2:30 p.m. CT, CBS) in Knoxville, I embarked on an investigation to find out. HOOVER, Ala. Alabama Coach Nick Saban started throwing stones at the agents who jeopardize the eligibility of college players, and Ralph . In reply to If Michigan ever cheated to by Blue in St Lou. 7 prospect for the 2011 NFL draft by ESPN analyst Mel Kiper, is the latest player to be entangled in an evolving NCAA investigation into illegal contact and conduct by sports agents. story could be in violation of the Alabamas sports agent laws. On Monday, the T-Town Menswear Facebook page, the source of many of the photos of Albetar and the players, no longer existed. But back when the NCAA had a full, aggressive enforcement staff, when it still liked flexing its muscles, when it wasn't under such assault from lawyers and the public alike you know a couple years ago it stands to reason it would've sent a team to Tuscaloosa, Ala., to take a look at the Crimson Tide. In reply to Okay lets say Michigan by northernmich. The most serious of the 18 violations was failure to monitor the football program, and Tennessee argues that it's not guilty of that charge, one of the factors that has delayed a resolution. When you get these guys down and you get them under oath, theyll tell you that. ", "I don't think they're in trouble because of who said this," Nelson said. Either do what it takes to compete or call out the cheaters to level the playing field. Dareus, ranked as the No. We've lost 16 of 18 to OSU and haven't won a B1G title in 15 years, we already are a laughingstock. We have not won the close games. 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