A Memphis native, Albert Means dominated as a defensive tackle at Trezevant High School. 2022 MGoBlog. Visit ESPN to view the latest Alabama Crimson Tide news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more The low point came under coach Charley Pell. I'm sure Bama is dirty, but I doubtthey are dirtier than the rest of the SEC. BIRMINGHAM -- Alabama State interim athletic director Melvin Hines looked to clear the swirling air of speculation Friday about the school's football program. Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs by Arkansas defensive back Simeon Blair (15) with a touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20 . 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. What are the obvious "moral" options that lead to competing with Bama? Tis an awesome couple of books. "That man's credibility is zero and they'll put this out in no time. The third book has been complete for years. Four people were shot when gunfire erupted Friday night outside an Alabama high school football game, police said. Michigan, Big Ten, Pac Ten, others actively participate in the downfall of programs who cheat to an absurd extent. The anticipation drums up revenue, plusnow a movie and Showtime series are in the works for Rothfuss. A second Yahoo! *A disassociated booster selling memorabilia from eligible players. Al-Betar told CBSSports.com theres nothing to worry about because he obtained the memorabilia from the schools fan day and from former players who visit the store after graduation. According to the NCAA, Davis knowingly committed a recruiting violation when he took part in an impermissible meeting with four prospective recruits that was pre-arranged by a booster. https://247sports.com/college/usc/Board/29/Contents/Alabamas-Recruiting-Dominance-Continues-Wow-50860219/. These aren't outside allegations. I'm a diehard Michigan fan but that is a loser mentality. In reply to Kvothe, I did not name call by Indy Pete - Go Blue. Lance Armstrong is a good example here: everyone Lance racedagainst was doped to the gills. Look back at 2016 and the spot in Columbus. The show-cause penalties announced Tuesday stemmed from violations over several years and involved cash payments to recruits and their families, along with improper recruiting contacts during a dead period for COVID-19 and other inducements during unofficial visits. Stroud to throw at 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, Alabama QB Bryce Young to wait for pro day, Texas Football: 4-Star CB Jaden Allen de-commits following Bama visit, WATCH: Alabama WR commit Ryan Williams dominates Under Armour Camp, Alabama LB commit Sterling Dixon recruiting for Tide, WATCH: Nations No. Asher Low. The ongoing federal corruption saga jumped the tracks from college basketball into the football realm. Players that go to Alabama perform to their potential and develop. Rush Propst, a well-known and controversial Georgia high school football coach, was caught on tape making some big-time accusations about two college football powerhouses. Penalties and sanctions are an unfortunate and rather large part of college football. You want to know whos watching them? The NCAA either chooses to ignore them or has no real power to investigate and punish (or both). In reply to If you're moral compass by Papabearblue2. Lol. And if it wasn't a flip to Alabama, with all the corruption you insinuateit took to build that program, that he wouldn't have flipped to some other school, like Georgia, or Clemson, or any other big name program, that doesn't get absolutely pasted by its biggest rival, and in in the top 4? Until then, Auburn and Oklahoma are the only ones disrupting the process.. It's not the first time Al-Betar has faced the allegation from outkickthecoverage.com, and Alabama sent the booster a formal letter of disassociation by the UA compliance department in 2011. Chalking it up to anything less makes us sound like sore losers. 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. ole miss was the perfect fall guy for the sec. I was forced to live in that part of the country for a year. SMUStill the gold standard for cheating in college football, the SMU Mustang football program of the early and mid-1980s was the poster child for the renegade Southwest Conference and general college football lawlessness. by evenyoubrutus, In reply to brutus, do you have a lisp? Alabama acted swiftly once the story broke in September, hiring the Birmingham-based firm Starnes Davis Florie LLC and banning Davis from campus. "He shows up at every single game with a better roster than the teams he's playing." Bamas Miller Dominating SEC Headlines; Will Wade Headed Back to the Conference? YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Georgia Sports Board. The audio recordings indicate Propst telling Nelson that Alabama and Georgia routinely pay prominent football players between $90,000 and $100,000 to play for them, which is a violation of NCAA rules for amateurism. Given Alabamas repeated violations, the NCAA could have exerted the ultimate punishment: the death penalty. In reply to Big Rothfuss fan eh? But I do not accept your assertion that the only reason Bama wins is because they cheat more and better. Nick Saban signed a contract extension worth more than $7 million per year. But Bama offers more than just money. Replies (0) Options Top. However, despite being eligible for the death penalty, Alabama escaped that outcome. 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. With the program seemingly on the verge of getting back to a championship level, it made sense for Alabama to aggressively pursue a defensive lineman who many expected to play in the NFL one day. ", Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. At the time, the Crimson Tide had gone through a fairly recent coaching change. Athlon's 2012 College Football Rankings As it turns out, the Alabama booster played a heavy hand in Means signing with the Crimson Tide. 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. You want to trust Nick Saban? In fact, his case represented the fourth for the SEC powerhouse in a 14-year period. I know what he tried to do. Tennessee football under investigation Posted by SneakyWaff1es on 12/20/20 at 9:40 am to mikehoncho69. The NCAA doesnt typically investigate allegations of violations after four years. HOOVER, Ala. Alabama Coach Nick Saban started throwing stones at the agents who jeopardize the eligibility of college players, and Ralph . "They don't belong to no football players," Al-Betar said. Back To Topics. No doubt. Either do what it takes to compete or call out the cheaters to level the playing field. Just curious, you name call but dont propose any alternative options. Only options from my POV. 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. Unless it becomes a criminal investigation by some governing agency looking at subpoena power, he cant be compelled to sit down and talk. 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. FloridaBefore Steve Spurrier arrived in Gainesville, the Gators football program was a bit of an underachieving, probation-earning mess. 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. AlabamaMike DuBose took over at Alabama after a successful run by Gene Stallings, but the program recorded only two bowl appearances under his watch. Florida State The Seminoles encountered two scandals under former coach Bobby Bowden. On Monday, the T-Town Menswear Facebook page, the source of many of the photos of Albetar and the players, no longer existed. Dareus, ranked as the No. Georgia Fan North Alabama Member since Dec 2011 6483 posts. Perhaps winning six national titles will make people forget about a story that could have had a far worse ending for the Alabama football program. The Sooners athletic dorm was the scene of drug use and gunplay, and former star quarterback Charles Thompson was arrested for attempting to sell cocaine to undercover FBI agents, resulting in Sports Illustrated's famous cover featuring Thompson in handcuffs and prison orange, under the heading "Oklahoma: A Sordid Story - How Barry Switzer's Sooners Terrorized Their Campus." That he year was able to recruit 24 4-star+ players. USCPete Carroll turned USC back into a national title contender but the program also ran afoul of the NCAA under his watch. When we start to win the big games, I have a feeling that most of these negative, hateful accounts will become inactive. 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. Wonder what Ole Miss would look like today if it were a blue blood program with history like Alabama. College football isn't fun anymore and it's because the NCAA has allowed Alabama and Nick Saban to monopolize talent in a way that's never happened in the history of the sport. 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. He gave context clues for at least one player at Penn State but didnt use his name. Every time you hear theS-E-C chant, itsa semi-polite way of saying fuck you Yankee. McNown and other players were charged with illegal possession of handicapped parking passes, leading to countless parking violations and misdemeanor charges for the players involved. Mississippi State and Tennessee also were linked to improper benefits in the story. ". Except the original post never gets made if Michigan beats tOSU 2 weeks ago. 1 recruiting class in the country every year [you'd win like Nick Saban]," an anonymous coach toldChip Pattersonof CBSSports.com. 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. In reply to Wonder what Ole Miss would by sdogg1m. Reached by cbssports.com Thursday, Al-Betardefended his actions, saying that the memorabilia in his shop signed by current players is being brought in by fans. 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. The allegations werent limited to Blake, as some Tar Heel players received improper benefits and theres an ongoing investigation into an academic scandal. So I can understand when people say we should do it too. Reply. You can't sign the #1 recruiting class every year for a decade and not be breaking the rules. In reply to Whole latta sore losering by Ger Sauden. 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. The Buckeyes troubles began when Tressel failed to report violations of players selling memorabilia for money and tattoos in April 2010. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. It took about two weeks of preseason camp and his team's second full-scale intrasquad scrimmage for Nick Saban to hearken back to "rat poison" and remind players . The NCAA did not identify the former staffers who worked under former coach Jeremy Pruitt, but sources confirmed to ESPN that they are inside linebackers coach Brian Niedermeyer, outside linebackers coach Shelton Felton, director of player personnel Drew Hughes and student assistant Michael Magness. There are four exceptions to that, according to the NCAA website. An NFL roster composed on only first and second round picks would exhibit the same level of dominance, probably. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Four former Tennessee football staffers have received multi-year show-cause penalties for their roles in recruiting violations under agreements with the NCAA.. 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. Saban's relationship with Mark Emmert is what has allowed him to operate brazenly and with impunity. They've been accused of paying players by NFL agents: Sports agent Ralph Cindrich was asked about the harsh penalties the NCAA brought down on Penn State and whether he agreed with them or not. The school is looking into that one. OklahomaBarry Switzer was a self-proclaimed players' coach, and late in his tenure in Norman, the inmates were clearly in charge of the asylum. Some of that money included a $2,500-per-month stipend to quarterback Jake Garcia, who transferred from California. Of course, that is all for discussions down the road if that road even materializes. All rights reserved. Stay tuned for more info.". In reply to You really had to dig for by Ger Sauden. Since September, three NCAA-related stories have hit Sabans desk. MiamiThe Hurricanes have been in and out of the NCAA doghouse over the last 20 years. These violations came to light in December 2010, but Pryor and four other teammates were still allowed to participate in the Sugar Bowl. Relevance is automatically assessed so some headlines not qualifying as Alabama football news might appear - please feel free to, Patriots work out former Mac Jones weapon from Alabama football, Former Alabama WR Slade Bolden set to work out for New England Patriots, Hugh Freeze 'jealous' Saban is hiring his former staffer Robert Bala, Who is Robert Bala? 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. Kvothe, I did not name call, but condoning cheating is shameful. 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. In reply to If Michigan ever cheated to by Blue in St Lou. But in the four-plus months since the story broke, theres been no indication of a ripple effect disrupting Sabans program. Iowa game, offense was brutal. Follow us on Twitter@sportscasting19. On the surface, all three stories at least suggest the breaking of NCAA rules on a small or large scale. First, none of the reporting to this point indicates Blazer named any recipients of the alleged payments. Competing with Alabama requires a lotof hard work, winningclose games, effective recruiting, and innovation. And I know that laws and morals are notthe same thing, but were talking about paying kids to play football - not about stealing or killing someone or something that would be a real moral dilemma. Because the archaic NCAA says you cant do it? The Albert Means scandal ended up being a big setback for the University of Alabama. ", "I don't think they're in trouble because of who said this," Nelson said. Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs, shown here after win over Texas A&M in 2019, and the Georgia compliance department are looking into allegations of his school paying players to sign with them. How it leaked to the worldwide web is beyond Nelson, though. It's a significant punishment that stems from the violations that led to Davis being fired by Alabama last April. They offer great coaching and results, too. A culture of corruption apparently existed on Barnett's watch, including the use of sex and booze to entice recruits to Boulder. story could be in violation of the Alabamas sports agent laws. The NCAA notified Tennessee in July 2022 of 18 potential Level I violations, the most serious, for allegations of providing impermissible cash, gifts and benefits worth about $60,000 to football recruits and their families under Pruitt. Before the legendary coach started winning national championships with the Crimson Tide, the Alabama football program nearly got shut down entirely. The audio recordings indicate Propst telling Nelson that Alabama and Georgia routinely pay prominent football players between $90,000 and $100,000 to play for them, which is a violation of NCAA . At least, not at the University of Alabama. 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. State Rep. Jack Williams told AL.com that Davis, Fluker and the agents from the Yahoo! The program was put on probation and fined for the specific violation of undercharging athletes for meals over a six-year period. " You have the same incentive [to cheat], if not moreso, because of the value of a head coaching job at top level of football. Head coach Joe Paterno, athletic director Tim Curley and school vice president Gary Schultz all failed to report Sandusky after learning of allegations in 1998 and 2001, which eventually led the downfall of the program. "It's probably manifested itself in football in a slightly different way," said a former NCAA official familiar with the enforcement process. In reply to If all it took were some old by jmblue. 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. Gene and Marie did everything they could, short of patrolling the campus with semi-automatic weapons, Yeager told Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports. Ohio StateNCAA sanctions derailed a potential run at a national title for Ohio State in 2011. College football isn't fun anymore. In fact, Means exposed a secret about how he even qualified to get into the school. 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. Marty Blazer, a cooperating federal witness who already pleaded guilty to wire fraud, made allegations under oath Tuesday of paying college football players. If he wants to stand up and say something, Ill bring that up. ", In reply to Cool story, bro. In reply to O.k., Einstein, what is your by Ghost of Fritz. It may be up to the NCAA at some point to decide what it all means. 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. Everybody has something on Nick Saban, for Gods sake, Cindrich said. Sure. "They sign it over there and they will come here. 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. They surely were well on their way to becomingan NFL factory. Prosecutors said Lang attempted to sell Means to at least eight schools, including Georgia, Arkansas, and Tennessee. But the programs problems dated back to well before the former Tennessee high-school star came to Tuscaloosa. Predicting the actions of the ever-unpredictable NCAA is always fraught with danger. Alabama has just made it an artform ala Lance Armstrong. Alabama wide receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) cheers during the first half Alabama's SEC football game with Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Vasha Hunt . Dax Hill chose Alabama because their defense is an NFL factory. Replies (0) 1 0. The NCAA has been especially busy over the last few years, as Penn State, Ohio State, North Carolina, USC and Miami have all run into some sort of trouble with in regards to violations. 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. 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. Then Michigan looks like the biggest sore losers and idiots to everyone in the country and is a laughing stock. 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. You realize our players get $100 handhakes right? The payments were made between 2000 and 2014, according to tweets from reporters in the courtroom. Stu Brown, an attorney with Ice Miller out of Indianapolis who has experience with NCAA cases, said the last two items appear to be secondary violations, leaving the Luther Davis case as the primary concern. Four former Tennessee football staff members were given multiyear show-cause penalties by the NCAA for their roles in recruiting violations under former Vols coach Jeremy Pruitt. Florida States football program was forced to vacate 12 wins and six scholarships. Oh my, you are so cool. The NCAA is trying to determine who paid for the players' transportation to Miami, and lodging, food and entertainment while they were there. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Five Southeastern Conference football players, including former Alabama All-American tackleD.J. 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. Propst later became the head coach at Colquitt County High in Georgia, and he was eventually suspended for violating five standards for the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators. The university fired Pruitt and nine others in January 2021 after Tennessee found what the university chancellor called "serious violations of NCAA rules" uncovered in an internal investigation . "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. When you get these guys down and you get them under oath, theyll tell you that. South Carolina tight end Weslye Saunders also confirmed to ESPN on Sunday that he recently spoke with NCAA investigators about the same party. 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? 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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. Is it a moral dilemma to decide whether or not to give kids money to come to your school to play football? In reply to I was forced to live in that by Castroviejo, In reply to Isyour name referring to by Smegmatic Blue, "And those of you who truly are Michigan fans, you will owea lot of us true fans an apology that we will likely not get from you because of your character. He did hammer the NCAA for their decision making, calling NCAA president Mark Emmert a bozo, but he sidetracked, accusing Alabama coach Nick Saban of cheating. Where Penn State's Players Could Transfer That's smoke from two sports agent stories on top of each other, one coming from a currently employed staff member. Why would he shell out such a substantial sum of money? 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