Former UConn Basketball Asst. Makes Serious Accusations Regarding Kevin Ollie In NCAA Investigation

[UConnNick]

At minimum I think we lose a couple scholarships, it's mentioned in Hurley's contract that he can add a year on if he responds within 30 days of this all closing.

What the school didn't expect was all the new Miller stuff. Let's say they save 5 million on Ollie, what's the cost of hurting the new era getting underway?

Losing two scholarships would be crazy if what's been made public is all there is. These transgressions are worthy of nothing more than a wrist slap. However, if Emmert is hell bent on continuing his personal vendetta against us, who knows what he will come up with.

I've said all along that the administration is playing a dangerous game of chicken here. What if these secondary transgressions turn out to be the tip of an iceberg that our administration has essentially unleashed on itself?

 

[Yardigan]

Chief don't be so dense. Miller is not doing this out of spite. There is more going on than meets the eye. Miller is being used by UCONN to make Ollie look terrible, without revealing anything damaging that would cause sanctions. Miller's testimony is nothing more than speculation and hearsay, but just the fact that he is "collaborating" with the NCAA makes Ollie look very bad and helps UCONN case to fire him without paying the 10 million.

PS: Miller is performing a service for UCONN and by extension Calhoun. He's a useful soldier.

Sure, he's useful...but, not sure that referencing a potential $30K relocation pkg...that no one ever heard of or asked about...and could probably bring significant penalty if proven true...is all that helpful.

 

[upstater]

Chief don't be so dense. Miller is not doing this out of spite. There is more going on than meets the eye. Miller is being used by UCONN to make Ollie look terrible, without revealing anything damaging that would cause sanctions. Miller's testimony is nothing more than speculation and hearsay, but just the fact that he is "collaborating" with the NCAA makes Ollie look very bad and helps UCONN case to fire him without paying the 10 million.

PS: Miller is performing a service for UCONN and by extension Calhoun. He's a useful soldier.

If this is even remotely true, all of them at UConn should be fired. Immediately.

 

[upstater]

Losing two scholarships would be crazy if what's been made public is all there is. These transgressions are worthy of nothing more than a wrist slap. However, if Emmert is hell bent on continuing his personal vendetta against us, who knows what he will come up with.

I've said all along that the administration is playing a dangerous game of chicken here. What if these secondary transgressions turn out to be the tip of a iceberg that our administration has essentially unleashed on itself?

$30k is a huge transgression.

 

[UChusky916]

Everyone here calling out Miller is sitting pretty on their high horse huh?

Put yourself in Miller's shoes. Say there was an ongoing FBI investigation within your work industry involving wire taps, etc. and you were aware of and witnessed your own boss partaking in illegal activity relevant to the investigation... How many of you would simply be okay with the situation and stand by your poor performing boss conducting those illegal activities during the FBI investigation?

Just by having knowledge of the illegal actions and not speaking up in that scenario would make you culpable in the investigation. You don't have to commit any wrongdoing yourself to ask for immunity.

Can't blame Miller for one second. The fact he got fired by KO just made it all that much easier. But it's funny to me how many are calling out Miller when they'd do exactly the same thing if they were put in the situation of witnessing wrongdoing during an active FBI investigation.

 

[UConnNick]

$30k is a huge transgression.

That's third person hearsay from a disgruntled ex-employee. There's so little basis in fact for it the school isn't using it for grounds, and the chances of the NCAA making it stick are slim and none.

 

[upstater]

That's third person hearsay from a disgruntled ex-employee. There's so little basis in fact for it the school isn't using it for grounds, and the chances of the NCAA making it stick are slim and none.

The FBI is investigating people for taking money. If he didn't make it up out of thin air, it would be pretty easy for law enforcement to track this down.

But that's really not even the point. The NCAA likes to hit people for perceived or unproven allegations when it has a strong feeling they are true.

You're counting on the benevolence of Mark Freakin' Emmert. Even if this isn't one of the counts against UConn, they will keep it in mind when it comes to the penalties.

 

[Huskymagic]

Sure, he's useful...but, not sure that referencing a potential $30K relocation pkg...that no one ever heard of or asked about...and could probably bring significant penalty if proven true...is all that helpful.

Miller did not say anything that could damage UCONN to the NCAA. The 30k that supposedly Ollie gave to a player's mom who then proceeded to tell Miller's wife about it knowing that could get her son in trouble is ridiculous. All hearsay and speculation from a guy who obviously has a conflict of interest with Ollie, and not a neutral party to the case.

PS: Smoke and mirrors meant to make Ollie go away.

 

[upstater]

Miller did not say anything that could damage UCONN to the NCAA. The 30k that supposedly Ollie gave to a player's mom who then proceeded to tell Miller's wife about it knowing that could get her son in trouble is ridiculous. All hearsay and speculation from a guy who obviously has a conflict of interest with Ollie, and not a neutral party to the case.

PS: Smoke and mirrors meant to make Ollie go away.

Do you really believe this?

 

[UConnNick]

The FBI is investigating people for taking money. If he didn't make it up out of thin air, it would be pretty easy for law enforcement to track this down.

But that's really not even the point. The NCAA likes to hit people for perceived or unproven allegations when it has a strong feeling they are true.

You're counting on the benevolence of Mark Freakin' Emmert. Even if this isn't one of the counts against UConn, they will keep it in mind when it comes to the penalties.

The FBI is after the shoe companies, not a parent of a recruit that allegedly got $30k. The NCAA has no subpoena authority, so even if they are inclined to investigate, who's going to tell them anything useful?

Emmert doesn't need this allegation to do whatever he's inclined to do anyway.

 

[Yardigan]

Miller did not say anything that could damage UCONN to the NCAA. The 30k that supposedly Ollie gave to a player's mom who then proceeded to tell Miller's wife about it knowing that could get her son in trouble is ridiculous. All hearsay and speculation from a guy who obviously has a conflict of interest with Ollie, and not a neutral party to the case.

PS: Smoke and mirrors meant to make Ollie go away.

Would you feel the same way if they interviewed the 30K kid's mom and she spilled...gave names, dates, locations, etc?
You could say "that would never happen" and probably won't...but, why intro the risk? Just not seeing any upside to UConn for that reference...

 

[upstater]

The FBI is after the shoe companies, not a parent of a recruit that allegedly got $30k. The NCAA has no subpoena authority, so even if they are inclined to investigate, who's going to tell them anything useful?

Emmert doesn't need this allegation to do whatever he's inclined to do anyway.

You guys are whistling past the graveyard. If the NCAA believes Miller's $30k allegation, they will find a way to hit UConn for it. Believe that.

 

[Palatine]

Why would you punish an institution for taking appropriate action? They found wrong doing. They acted immediately.

Punishing UConn would send a message if you find wrong doing, hide it, don't fix it, because the NCAA will punish you for doing the right thing.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

$30k is a huge transgression.

That's third person hearsay from a disgruntled ex-employee.

The FBI is investigating people for taking money. If he didn't make it up out of thin air, it would be pretty easy for law enforcement to track this down.

Apparently, one man's huge transgression is another's mere hearsay. However, all UConn fans, quite frankly casual to in-authentic to legitimately authentic , better hope the alleged $3oK someone potentially associated with the departed KO paid to player X's Mom is his only payment.

Typically, a paltry $30K may not attract FBI, DOJ, Treasury, etc attention. However, GM's Chillious/agent references could potentially trigger interest during ongoing FBI and DOJ Nike/Adidas/agent investigations. Finally, it's unlikely tracking even $30K player X's Mom, her relatives, even closest friends received would be a massive challenge if law enforcement actually gave enough of a shti.

 

[CL82]

There is no explanation for his speculation than stupid spite. His, I really hate doing this and it will hurt GM’s job hunting per his lawyer but let me tell you about some second hand KO speculation gossip you did not ask about - is nauseating.

The attorneys on this board won’t agree with me - but why did he negotiate immunity - if he is so appalled by all this and didn’t do some himself?

Oh I don't know, maybe because he was aware of it and didn't act on it?

 

[CL82]

If this is even remotely true, all of them at UConn should be fired. Immediately.

Of course there's zero evidence to suggest that this anything but internet crazy, but if were true...

 

[UConnNick]

Of course there's zero evidence to suggest that this anything but internet crazy, but if were true...

It never ceases to amaze me how much supposition, speculation, fake facts, innuendo, third person hearsay and idle gossip is accepted by some here as the gospel truth.

 

[Chief00]

Chief don't be so dense. Miller is not doing this out of spite. There is more going on than meets the eye. Miller is being used by UCONN to make Ollie look terrible, without revealing anything damaging that would cause sanctions. Miller's testimony is nothing more than speculation and hearsay, but just the fact that he is "collaborating" with the NCAA makes Ollie look very bad and helps UCONN case to fire him without paying the 10 million.

PS: Miller is performing a service for UCONN and by extension Calhoun. He's a useful soldier.

Lift the Gag order for one post - Miller is not doing this for UConn. There is no conspiracy. Go back to the grassy knoll.

 

[jibsey]

You guys are whistling past the graveyard. If the NCAA believes Miller's $30k allegation, they will find a way to hit UConn for it. Believe that.

North Carolina got off Scott free and had fake courses for 20 years and we’re getting sanctioned? LOL

 

[Chief00]

Would you feel the same way if they interviewed the 30K kid's mom and she spilled...gave names, dates, locations, etc?
You could say "that would never happen" and probably won't...but, why intro the risk? Just not seeing any upside to UConn for that reference...

Correct.

 

[uconnever]

Everyone here calling out Miller is sitting pretty on their high horse huh?

Put yourself in Miller's shoes. Say there was an ongoing FBI investigation within your work industry involving wire taps, etc. and you were aware of and witnessed your own boss partaking in illegal activity relevant to the investigation... How many of you would simply be okay with the situation and stand by your poor performing boss conducting those illegal activities during the FBI investigation?

Just by having knowledge of the illegal actions and not speaking up in that scenario would make you culpable in the investigation. You don't have to commit any wrongdoing yourself to ask for immunity.

Can't blame Miller for one second. The fact he got fired by KO just made it all that much easier. But it's funny to me how many are calling out Miller when they'd do exactly the same thing if they were put in the situation of witnessing wrongdoing during an active FBI investigation.

Say what you want.....but I definitely would not say anything......I don’t care who asks what. I did not see anything. Uconn should have paid Ollie and moved on and Miller should have moved on also.

 

[JMick]

Say what you want.....but I definitely would not say anything.I don’t care who asks what. I did not see anything. Uconn should have paid Ollie and moved on and Miller should have moved on also.

ok tough guy

 

[upstater]

North Carolina got off Scott free and had fake courses for 20 years and we’re getting sanctioned? LOL

Were you asleep the entire year of 2013?

 

[Yardigan]

It never ceases to amaze me how much supposition, speculation, fake facts, innuendo, third person hearsay and idle gossip is accepted by some here as the gospel truth.

If you take these away....then, pretty much all that's left is insults....?

 

[Mokum]

Yup... but the question for me is how much time will the investigative side of the house spend digging as opposed to the sports guys.

Problem is they need to fill pages. They will milk this as long as they can I think.