If you don't think that most of the people that make these accusations are casting aspersion on the character of these kids and their families I just don't know what to tell you.
Well most people aren't. In fact, most people on here, have and do side with the kids on it. Sure, some bitterness when we lose out on a recruit, that's natural.
It paints them as corrupt, greedy, etc for simply wanting what any other person is entitled to in our country. Being fairly compensated, legally, for their labor.
Have you read any of the 'pay college players money' threads? The overwhelming majority are all for it. Your interpretation on '$' isn't born out in the the opinions of the majority of the board, as shown in these threads. Note it's 'Illinioi$'....not Ko$i Cockburn.
You're reading your own personal stuff into this, but it doesn't make it reality on the ground.
The whole Illinoi$ idea is that their is illicit and shady stuff going on, and if that is true than the kids are willing participants in it.
The rules are set up as they are right now. So any coach/handler/institution that tries to circumvent it is culpable. And should be punished, but obviously aren't. And that pisses people off. But the kids themselves? Nobody cares about that.
Nobody blames Wiseman or his family. They blame Penny and Memphis and the NCAA favoritism.