Jeff Jacobs: NCAA investigating UConn men

[Milo65]

One of the most irresponsible articles written... no evidence at all.

 

[sammydabiz]

In other words, a punishment means worse coaching.

You sure about that? It's gonna take a Herculean effort to be any worse than the past 2 years. Ollie has trashed this program, I'd take Chieff00 as HC right about now...

 

[August_West]

He wrote about the FBI investigation for a reason. My guess he was told something off the record. This thing goes much deeper than Jacobs article.

 

[ScottBonz]

He wrote about the FBI investigation for a reason. My guess he was told something off the record. This thing goes much deeper than Jacobs article.

I think you are giving Jeff Jacobs a little too much credit.

 

[JMick]

So tldr we opened an investigation after the FBI CBB scandal and the internal investigation found some red flags so we informed the NCAA of what was found?

 

[Huskies4ever]

I swear i just heard on the channel 3 news that the NAACP was investigating the UConn men's basketball program. WTF?

 

[TopDogs]

 

[Travelman6]

Did anyone catch Jeff's tweet?

To be clear: NCAA mandated schools to conduct an internal review last fall after FBI BB bribery scandal. I have no evidence and have been told UConn did not self-report to NCAA. Been a told this NCAA inquiry into UConn BB, however it was initiated, is separate. That's what I know

EDIT: My bad, a minute too slow, you guys are quick!

Why wasn't Jeff clear from the start, or is he just doing this as damage control after being called out for jumping the gun to begin with before everything was out in the open?

 

[tykurez]

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[The Viking]

The only reason the FBI thing was brought up was because we are using the same firm for this NEW NCAA issue that we used when the NCAA asked everyone to self-investigate back in the fall once the FBI got involved. That's it.

The only thing we really know is the NCAA is investigating us mainly (or entirely) due to something involving recruiting..and that we did NOT self-report.

Oh, and we also know that the wording in Ollie's contract is broad in terms of just cause - If Ollie violated, or if his coaches/players violated and he knew and didn't report it within 10 business days, UConn can take action.

I think I've got it now.

 

[August_West]

The sandwiches are too large for his hands

No way could he ever hold a Smoke mountain in those hands.

 

[Waquoit]

The sandwiches are too large for his hands

And he's afraid of being poisoned.

 

[QDOG5]

People jumped all over me a few months ago when I said that my friend at the Washington Post told me this would happen.

Which friend Woodward or Bernstein?

 

[dennismenace]

I was getting sick to my stomach with all this NCAA nonsense and then came the Trump/West/ARBY Tweets. LOL.
Thanking you for your hilarious posts. This is all I am going to follow for the time being.

 

[sportsmatter1]

So about that $10 million buyout...

There won't be any obviously if anything was done. Contract void, Ollie gone, end of story. Who knows, guess we will see

 

[Stainmaster]

So we should keep Ollie then? Is that really what you are implying?

No, you’re making that up.

I’m just poking holes in the hair-brained notion that NCAA penalties wouldn’t have any effect on the desirability of the job when it comes time for the search.

 

[nomar]

^^ Fake News

The guy who lives on Big Mac's and KFC is not going to hate on Arby's.

I dunno. Maybe he heard it was the favorite fast food chain of hippies (i.e. THE HATERS AND LOSERS) like you.

 

[Excalibur]

People jumped all over me a few months ago when I said that my friend at the Washington Post told me this would happen.

What we know:

(1) it wasn't related to the FBI investigation.

(2) due to #1, you've been exposed as full of #&$.

 

[Huskybass]

Is it really about recruiting? I wouldn’t be too sure.

Yes. Several media sources have specifically stated that the alleged vioation(s) relate to recruiting.

 

[jibsey]

This was the lead sports story on 880 am NY this morning. This is what happened with the APR. we get crucified for awhile in the media before the charges come out, then they nail us again, and again.

 

[Stainmaster]

This was the lead sports story on 880 am NY this morning. This is what happened with the APR. we get crucified for awhile in the media before the charges come out, then they nail us again, and again.

And to think some people wanted AD Dave to go nuclear on KO re. the stuff that gets discussed in PMs knowing full well the attitude regional media displays towards the program.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

how it feels to be a uconn fan these days

 

[Waquoit]

On the bright side, maybe Ollie was recruiting harder than we thought.

 

[KingAG]

Things like the boneyard knowing sterling Gibbs was coming here before he even announced he was transferring become worrying now

 

[Guapo]

I can't wait for UConn/Auburn rematch in the final four.

 

[uconnphil2016]

Hey, at least the football team announced their new o-line coach today

 

[Tex-Lager93]

Well, we were back in the news for what, 3/4 of a day. Damn you Izzo!

 

[UCweCONN]

Connection to Nike scandal? I guarantee the NCAA acts faster on this than on our player eligibility appeals..... .

 

[SirHypeAlot]

On the bright side, maybe Ollie was recruiting harder than we thought.

If we were actually paying people I'd be relieved. If they tried to play the game and failed miserably I wouldn't be surprised I'd just be even more embarassed

 

[UConnSwag11]

twitter a stormin'

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