Balogun vs. NCAA

[Gresho Murford]

i really don't even remember. I do know it was going to be awesome though

[TexasLidig8r]

hey why is that line under my name red now? Have I been a bad boy?

If you are really horrific... or use words with more than one syllable... the hillbillies turn you burnt orange.

See

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[CK Sooner]

If you are really horrific... or use words with more than one syllable... the hillbillies turn you burnt orange.

See

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I think the horrific part applies to you.

[olevetonahill]

What was your thread going to be about?

He were wanting Directions to Bolivia

[CK Sooner]

He where wanting Directions to Bolivia

Well give him the directions.

[olevetonahill]

Well give him the directions.

Done did
wonder whos troll he is ?

[OU Adonis]

He were wanting Directions to Bolivia

http://lmgtfy.com/

[olevetonahill]

http://lmgtfy.com/

Duck , here come a whole flock of em

[sooner518]

What was your thread going to be about?

im guessing it was going to be about a sack full of weiners. or maybe a picture....

[Crucifax Autumn]

A picture of a sack full of weiners maybe?

[Sooner70]

I don't understand how the NCAA works, but it seems to me if they certified Balogun ok to play, then the only way this would come up again is if the NCAA has obtained credible, additional information post that determination that would prompt them to reopen this, or if they think OU wasn't forthcoming in providing ALL the information surrounding Balogun's history--which I can't imagine with the risk involved.

My goodness, surely one or more of the defensive players that played in the game in question could vouch as to whether or not Balogun was there with them or not....doesn't seem like rocket science. Why don't they just interview the players that did play in that game? Maybe they did, & I'm missing something here.

[Desert Sapper]

No, they are saying he played one yr past 21 which means he would lose this yr, pay tention

Seems to me they can't make up their minds as to how many seasons he played past the age of 21. I've seen it up to 3 years. Without a doubt, that means we would have to vacate the games he played in last year. If you think the NCAA can't retroactively screw teams over, you haven't been paying much attention for the last 30 years or so.

[Desert Sapper]

Why don't they just interview the players that did play in that game? Maybe they did, & I'm missing something here.

I think his lawyer squared that away. Sounds like the NCAA's 'witness' recanted and Balogun's lawyer has 3 witnesses saying he didn't play past the age of 21. I'm trying to think of how the NCAA can screw us. I know if they can find a way, they will.

[PLaw]

I highly recommend people at least skim through this (Balogun's petition). The heavy hand of the NCAA is alive and well. There is ZERO due process afforded student athletes by the NCAA. A fundamental tenet of due process is the right to confront your accusers. Balogun provides signed affidavits and testimony, including evidence from the OWNER of the semi-professional team that he did not play after his 21st birthday. Yet, the NCAA decertifies him without a hearing, without disclosing their evidence, nothing.

This chaps my hide.

What is particularily interesting is that the NCAA had already certified him. So, if their initial process was flawed, then why are any of there investigations not at risk of error which should in true sportsmanship fairness demand due process? To rainier's point, the NCAA continues to walk a very fine line of anit-trust infringement in the big, I mean really big business, of college football.

And, that's what chaps my hide.

BOOMER

[StoopTroup]

What is particularily interesting is that the NCAA had already certified him. So, if their initial process was flawed, then why are any of there investigations not at risk of error which should in true sportsmanship fairness demand due process? To rainier's point, the NCAA continues to walk a very fine line of anit-trust infringement in the big, I mean really big business, of college football.

And, that's what chaps my hide.

BOOMER

I'll have to agree with you on that. They seem to have been able to render what ever punishment they see fit and turn a blind eye when they wanted to do so as well. Eventually they are going to screw something up and if they don't handle it well...the NCAA will be forced to change and it will be an even bigger mess for years is my guess.

[Partial Qualifier]

HOPEFULLY.... the NCAA actually shows appreciation for the up-front and honest manner in which the OU athletic department has dealt with this and other recent eligilibity matters.

They could do that by certifying him THIS WEEK.

[StoopTroup]

[CK Sooner]

Brian Simmons is ready!

[Eielson]

If you are really horrific... or use words with more than one syllable... the hillbillies turn you burnt orange.

Awww, please stop before I cry.

[Desert Sapper]

Brian Simmons is ready!

I mean, you can smell the food. You just don't got it in your mouth yet. Poetic.

The only food I want to see from Brian is some pancakes. Lots of them.