Cam Netwon Under Investigation for Recruiting Violations

[Husker Runner]

Incredible read here:

 

http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/messagetopic.asp?p=22778676

 

(Yes, it's long, but if a good portion of this is true then Auburn could be facing expulsion from the SEC or even the death penalty.)

[husker_hurdler]

Link

[jwhbigred]

Found on a MSU board

 

New post from TS (Posted on 11/19/10 at 12:50 a.m.)

Take this for what it is worth. I'm just an old guy who knows little and remembers even less' date=' but I've been around enough times to know what to believe and what not to believe.

 

I've been reading this forum off and on, but have never posted here. I don't plan on posting here again, but I do want to make my one post count.

 

To begin, those of you who are jumping ship because there is no damning evidence thus far, man up and be patient. Rome wasn't built in a day, and the barn won't burn faster just because you want it to. Trust me, though- it will burn.

 

My credentials are this: I know people who are in position to know things because I used to be one of those "in the know". I was involved in the initial investigation at SMU, not as a University official but as an NCAA pencil pusher. Right now, I have one son teaching at UAT and another in the athletic department at Auburn (I also have a cousin who was once employed by Auburn, but he has since cut ties with them after a falling out a few years ago). Finally, my neighbor and closest friend started as a CART agent with the FBI and does work with AccessData's FTK on the side (he's the guy who proves you visited those websites you lied to your wife about). I say all of that to say this: I consider myself well-connected. That does not mean, however, that I will defend to the death my sources. Anyone offering "insider" information, unless they are actively involved, is only doing so out of good faith to their sources and a belief that they can contribute in some way. This is where I stand.

 

(1)Cam Newton: Unless he stands at a podium and flashes cash, he's playing against Bama. However, his ineligibility is guaranteed. Auburn knows this, the SEC knows this, the NCAA knows this, and Cam (should) know this. This is the least of Auburn's worries because,

(2) Auburn is going down. Cam is essentially a diversion. Let me repeat myself again: CAM Is ESSENTIALLY A DIVERSION. There was a slush fund, and this fund was accessed by Auburn players through ATM cards. The paper trail will show this. The FBI is offering unbelievable deals for those who talk. Unfortunately, those in the know have to keep hush-hush while people are talking because this is a federal investigation, which is why

(3) This has taken so long. It is a process, people. The NCAA and others are not just sitting on their thumbs. It's like being in line at McDonald's- no matter how fast you want to move, you have to wait on the folks in front of you. Auburn knows this, and the mood in the Barn offices is gloomy at best. There is concern over heavy, heavy penalties, including loss of SACS and the NCAA Death Penalty. However,

(4) Auburn will not be given the Death Penalty, and it's extremely unlikely that it will lose SACS. The Alabama legislature and governor are willing to do whatever it takes to keep Auburn open and funded. The last time Auburn was in trouble with SACS, the governor begged for them to be spared. That won't work this time, but that is because the Alabama legislature is going to

(5) Clean house at Auburn. The BOT will be made up of congressman (if certain folks have their way), and no one other than academic deans will retain administrative positions. The state of Alabama, UAT, and the SEC NEED Auburn open, which is partly why

(6) Auburn will (almost certainly) not receive the Death Penalty. This is the only part of my information that I wish I felt more comfortable about. There is talk among those in the NCAA office of TV blackouts, scholly reductions in the 50+ (over at least 4 years) range, limits on assistants, and a revocation of almost all recruiting rights. Monstrous fines will be levied as well. This brings me to my last point,

(7) Most of the Auburn folks were grossly unaware of any of this. Chizik's reputation is dead amongst many boosters and faculty. There was a meeting at an airport to discuss what everyone (boosters, admins, etc.) knew, and as the meeting went on, anger turned to fear, fear turned to rage, and rage turned into disbelief. It was during this meeting that possible implications on SACS was brought up, during which point near panic ensued. The Auburn folks are waiting on the hammer, when they should be preparing for the bomb.

 

So, take all of this with a grain (or truckload) of salt. I won't post again, so don't post anything expecting a reply from me. Forget about all of this crap with "a big story coming in X days"- there is no timetable for this. Expect this to go slowly, and expect Auburn to finish its season with no NCAA/SEC intervention. Once again, I am passing along information that I trust- what you do with it is your choice.

 

Respectfully yours,

 

G. Franklin[/quote']

[krill]

(3) This has taken so long. It is a process, people. The NCAA and others are not just sitting on their thumbs. It's like being in line at McDonald's- no matter how fast you want to move, you have to wait on the folks in front of you. Auburn knows this, and the mood in the Barn offices is gloomy at best.

 

G. Franklin, aka Sergeant Awesome of analogies.

[saniflush]

Still waiting for something to surface.

 

No tapes.

 

No records.

[husker_hurdler]

Still waiting for something to surface.

 

No tapes.

 

No records.

 

Give it time.......

[saniflush]

Still waiting for something to surface.

 

No tapes.

 

No records.

 

Give it time.......

 

 

We shall see.

[Caven]

If the stuff comes out too early then they might have to let BSU or TCU into the title game. Stuff will come out about 1 day after the title game and Auburn will be retroactively stripped of everything this season. If Auburn loses to Alabama then expect the stuff to come out in the next week after that happens.

 

Not that I am in to conspiracy theories or anything...

[Vuren]

If the stuff comes out too early then they might have to let BSU or TCU into the title game. Stuff will come out about 1 day after the title game and Auburn will be retroactively stripped of everything this season. If Auburn loses to Alabama then expect the stuff to come out in the next week after that happens.

 

Not that I am in to conspiracy theories or anything...

actually it's being whispered on sec boards that the arkansas lsu game this weekend is for the west division....

[saniflush]

If the stuff comes out too early then they might have to let BSU or TCU into the title game. Stuff will come out about 1 day after the title game and Auburn will be retroactively stripped of everything this season. If Auburn loses to Alabama then expect the stuff to come out in the next week after that happens.

 

Not that I am in to conspiracy theories or anything...

actually it's being whispered on sec boards that the arkansas lsu game this weekend is for the west division....

 

 

keep those whispers going.

[kansas husker]

the article has been removed but chase goodbread tweeted this yesterday.

 

UA fires staffer who played "Take the $ and Run" and "Son of a Preacher Man" over PA system at Bryant-Denny

 

thought it was funny that someone woudl actualy play take the money and run with this scandel going on.

[saniflush]

the article has been removed but chase goodbread tweeted this yesterday.

 

UA fires staffer who played "Take the $ and Run" and "Son of a Preacher Man" over PA system at Bryant-Denny

 

thought it was funny that someone woudl actualy play take the money and run with this scandel going on.

 

 

Of course they would. That Alabama is nothing but class right there I tell ya.

 

 

NOT.

[husker_hurdler]

 

The NCAA has ruled Cam Newton is eligible to play for Auburn after a decision by the organization's student-athlete reinstatement staff.

 

 

The NCAA has ruled Cam Newton is eligible to play after his father broke rules during the recruiting process.CAPTIONBy Dave Martin, APNewton was declared ineligible on Monday after the NCAA concluded a violation of amateurism rules occurred when his father Cecil Newton solicited extra benefits during the recruiting process.

 

The NCAA decision reads as follows:

 

"According to facts of the case agreed upon by Auburn University and the NCAA enforcement staff, the student-athlete's father and an owner of a scouting service worked together to actively market the student-athlete as a part of a pay-for-play scenario in return for Newton's commitment to attend college and play football. NCAA rules (Bylaw 12.3.3) do not allow individuals or entities to represent a prospective student-athlete for compensation to a school for an athletic scholarship."

 

Auburn then applied for Newton's reinstatement which was granted Wednesday.

 

"The conduct of Cam Newton's father and the involved individual is unacceptable and has no place in the SEC or in intercollegiate athletics," said Mike Slive, Southeastern Conference Commissioner. "The actions taken by Auburn University and Mississippi State University make it clear this behavior will not be tolerated in the SEC."

 

Unless new evidence comes to light, Newton will be able to play this Saturday when the Tigers face South Carolina in the SEC championship game -- and possibly in the BCS national championship game if Auburn wins the SEC title.

 

"We are pleased that the NCAA has agreed with our position that Cam Newton has been and continues to be eligible to play football at Auburn University," Auburn director of athletics Jay Jacobs said. "We appreciate the diligence and professionalism of the NCAA and its handling of this matter."

 

 

[saniflush]

Short version

 

Cam & Auburn = clean

Cam's Father & agents = guilty dirtbags

[Judoka]

Short version

 

Cam & Auburn = clean

Cam's Father & agents = guilty dirtbags

According to NCAA rules this still = ineligible.