Report: Corruption Case Threatens 50+ Hoops Programs

[ArmyVet]

While I can't argue with their claims against the NCAA being morally bankrupt, this is silly.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A group of former Louisville men's basketball players have filed a lawsuit against the NCAA over the organization's vacation of the Cardinals' 2013 national championship and 2012 Final Four.

John Morgan, one of several attorneys representing former Cardinals captain Luke Hancock, the 2013 Final Four Most Outstanding Player, and four teammates from that title team, said a lawsuit had been filed and described the NCAA as "a morally bankrupt organization" that exploits student-athletes during a Wednesday news conference.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... onal-title

[gtmoBlue]

One can only hope that KU gets hit very hard...
Of course that means Emporia St will sink under the weight of penalties levied against Kansas.

[Xudash]

While I can't argue with their claims against the NCAA being morally bankrupt, this is silly.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A group of former Louisville men's basketball players have filed a lawsuit against the NCAA over the organization's vacation of the Cardinals' 2013 national championship and 2012 Final Four.

John Morgan, one of several attorneys representing former Cardinals captain Luke Hancock, the 2013 Final Four Most Outstanding Player, and four teammates from that title team, said a lawsuit had been filed and described the NCAA as "a morally bankrupt organization" that exploits student-athletes during a Wednesday news conference.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... onal-title

Well, if ever there were a subject matter expert on the topic of moral bankruptcy, UL would be it. On that note alone, this case may be taken seriously - with laughter.

[Omaha1]

...and right on cue:

University of Louisville president Neeli Bendapudi said Thursday that the school is evaluating the naming rights to Papa John's Cardinal Stadium as fallout continues over John Schnatter's use of the N-word during an internal conference call.

[NJRedman]

One can only hope that KU gets hit very hard...
Of course that means Emporia St will sink under the weight of penalties levied against Kansas.

Fun fact my uncle is a professor at Emporia. For reals. Huge KSU fan.

[gtmoBlue]

The greatest coach in Creighton history (IMO) came from Emporia St. The Great Arthur A (Shabie) Schabinger coached CU from 1922-35 and was
the winningest Jays coach for over 75 years! Shabie Schabinger is credited with being the 1st QB to throw a forward pass, while at ESU (in his playing days).
A founding member of the NABC...Initiated use of training films, & helped to consolidate and codify national basketball rules (were abundant regional differences).
Trained the 1936 Olympic squad, introduced new ball (basketball) technology, amongst his many accomplishments.

Kansas Sports HoF, College Basketball (NABC) Hof, Naismith Basketball HoF, etc., etc. (CU HoF? Nah!)

Old Emporia was a real powerhouse in the early part of the 20th Century...

[MullinMayhem]

In one of Drake's new songs in his new album he states that he took Rick Pitino to strip clubs. Of course nothing will happen to Louisville with all the smoke.

[ArmyVet]

But I'm sure the basketball program is squeaky clean

Thirteen North Carolina football players, including quarterback Chazz Surratt, have been suspended for at least one game this season after they were caught selling school-issued, special-edition Nike Jordan shoes, a secondary NCAA violation

http://www.espn.com/college-football/st ... t-one-game

[Fieldhouse Flyer]

Michigan, Marquette, and Cal investigating after exclusive shoes were possibly sold by players - Yahoo Sports - August 11, 2018

Just days after North Carolina self-reported that more than a dozen football players sold exclusive team shoes, it turns out more schools may also be involved.

North Carolina has contacted Michigan, Marquette and Cal after the retailer that the Tar Heels players sold their shoes to told them that it also bought shoes from the other schools, according to an ESPN report. All three schools are currently investigating.

Now, just because the retailer bought the exclusive Jordan shoes from the three schools doesn’t mean that players sold them. According to ESPN, basketball teams generally receive no more than 50 pairs of exclusive shoes, and football teams receive no more than 200-300. Some of those shoes are given to executives and celebrities, and some may have been donated to charity.Of the three schools listed in the ESPN report, Michigan had the most shoes listed on shoe-marketplace side StockX with 23 pairs, averaging more than $4,600 a pair.

According to the report, Michigan has its players sign a form stating that they know selling the shoes will jeopardize their eligibility. They also have the shoes marked with the players’ name or number. Marquette told ESPN that it will now have players wear the shoes more than once in an effort to decrease their value and make it “less tempting to sell them.”

[vtwarrior]

Michigan, Marquette, and Cal investigating after exclusive shoes were possibly sold by players - Yahoo Sports - August 11, 2018

Just days after North Carolina self-reported that more than a dozen football players sold exclusive team shoes, it turns out more schools may also be involved.

North Carolina has contacted Michigan, Marquette and Cal after the retailer that the Tar Heels players sold their shoes to told them that it also bought shoes from the other schools, according to an ESPN report. All three schools are currently investigating.

Now, just because the retailer bought the exclusive Jordan shoes from the three schools doesn’t mean that players sold them. According to ESPN, basketball teams generally receive no more than 50 pairs of exclusive shoes, and football teams receive no more than 200-300. Some of those shoes are given to executives and celebrities, and some may have been donated to charity.Of the three schools listed in the ESPN report, Michigan had the most shoes listed on shoe-marketplace side StockX with 23 pairs, averaging more than $4,600 a pair.

According to the report, Michigan has its players sign a form stating that they know selling the shoes will jeopardize their eligibility. They also have the shoes marked with the players’ name or number. Marquette told ESPN that it will now have players wear the shoes more than once in an effort to decrease their value and make it “less tempting to sell them.”

Marquette reportedly has done an investigation and informed the NCAA that no current players have "sold" any shoes.....And from the talk on the MU forums.....Uncorroborated rumor is that a certain brother of a Detroit Piston sold a couple of pairs.....Whereas NC and Michigan are looking into 100's of pairs.....