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OU_PhD
8/3/2006, 07:40 PM
NCAA president Myles Brand told reporters during a Thursday teleconference that he approved of Oklahoma's handling of the situation.

"I have been reading about it in the paper," Brand said. "It is unfortunate that a few student-athletes were involved in some payments which they did not earn. I want to compliment Coach Stoops and the University of Oklahoma in so far that they took immediate action. I believe the rapid response showed integrity."

Brand wouldn't comment on whether the NCAA would investigate the allegations at Oklahoma.


from ESPN's article on Coach Stoops speaking out. Felt it was worth highlighting that the NCAA appears impressed by the integrity of OUr coach and University.
AlbqSooner
8/3/2006, 07:48 PM
That is indeed good news. Thanks for posting.
Big Red Ron
8/3/2006, 08:03 PM
It might be the Kiss of Death - Fredo style.
OKC-SLC
8/3/2006, 08:12 PM
In a related story, Hitler praises the Slavs of Poland in August 1939.
85sooners
8/3/2006, 08:49 PM
:hot:
Fraggle145
8/3/2006, 08:52 PM
:pop:
Widescreen
8/3/2006, 09:19 PM
I've often told my kids "Thank you for telling the truth. That showed real character. Now get a switch." I don't know that Brand's statement means a lot. We'll see.
sooneron
8/3/2006, 09:23 PM
They'll still be all over Norman for the next few months.
Sooner_Bob
8/3/2006, 09:23 PM
I've often told my kids "Thank you for telling the truth. That showed real character. Now get a switch." I don't know that Brand's statement means a lot. We'll see.


You didn't also tell them that "this is gonna hurt me alot more than it'll hurt you" didja?

:D

Cause they knew that was a lie . . . :P
soonercody
8/3/2006, 09:24 PM
Link?
bbowsooner
8/3/2006, 09:29 PM
IT MEANS I WILL BE GETTING A SWITCH.
Octavian
8/3/2006, 09:37 PM
From today's Tulsa World:


Gary Roberts, who has been active in NCAA legislative cases for 20 years as director of the sports law program at Tulane Law School said, "Unless investigators find a direct link between the scheme and the department, the ramifications shouldn't be too serious"

no link...just reading and typing.
badger
8/3/2006, 10:52 PM
thanks. this is good news.
Snrfn4ever08
8/3/2006, 10:54 PM
great news. there is no reason for any action to be taken against the football program. they did their job
msteudem
8/3/2006, 10:56 PM
IT MEANS I WILL BE GETTING A SWITCH.


We already got a switch. ENA was switched from WR to QB ;) :D
Widescreen
8/3/2006, 10:58 PM
IT MEANS I WILL BE GETTING A SWITCH.
Beat it, puke.
SoonerE39
8/3/2006, 11:09 PM
They'll still be all over Norman for the next few months.
Maybe we can get them some Kia and Suzuki Courtesy cars like they do for golf tournament officials:)
BOOMERBRADLEY
8/3/2006, 11:25 PM
I sure didn't hear any praise of U$C in their handling of all that crap that is being swept under the rug...
Snrfn4ever08
8/3/2006, 11:27 PM
I sure didn't hear any praise of U$C in their handling of all that crap that is being swept under the rug...
i don't remember hearing anything about them dismissing players, either:rolleyes:
badger
8/3/2006, 11:28 PM
IT MEANS I WILL BE GETTING A SWITCH.
Don't be an idiot like "The Idiot" please.
BOOMERBRADLEY
8/3/2006, 11:29 PM
i don't remember hearing anything about them dismissing players, either:rolleyes:
and you wont
jkm, the stolen pifwafwi
8/4/2006, 12:26 AM
what a bizarre response. if you compare our reaction to improper payments with historical actions, our response is extreme. the majority of the time, paying back the money and sitting a game or three are about the most severe punishments that kids in these situations will get. to state that you like it as an NCAA president isn't a good precedent to set.