SFA charged with Lack of Institutional Control

[AdaSooner]

Mark my words, SFA will be the NCAA’s Scapegoat!

https://www.espn.com/college-sports...ing-ncaa-penalties-lack-institutional-control

There may be others. But schools like SFA will receive the brunt of the punishment, while blue bloods like KU will skate by with no more than a mild rebuke to make it appear the NCAA is doing a good job. I just threw up in my mouth thinking about how this investigation will end.

Nothing I would like more than to be wrong.

 

[mict085]

I agree. This kind of crap is typical ncaa distraction. They hammer the small schools and completely ignore ku, duke, Kentucky, etc cheating their asses off.

 

[BCSooners]

Notice who the coach was at the time. Getting 2 schools facing allegations.

 

[WichitaSooner]

I agree. This kind of crap is typical ncaa distraction. They hammer the small schools and completely ignore ku, duke, Kentucky, etc cheating their asses off.

Completely ignore KU? They have just hit them with level one violations and are clearly gunning for them. Not sure how that is ignoring them. And I’m not sure what allegations are out there against UK.

 

[AdaSooner]

Completely ignore KU? They have just hit them with level one violations and are clearly gunning for them. Not sure how that is ignoring them. And I’m not sure what allegations are out there against UK.

I hope you’re right, Wichita. When the FBI’s investigation uncovered what appeared to be a mountain of evidence against Self and KU, I actually thought justice would finally be served. I don’t feel that way anymore. KU’s defiance in defending and protecting their golden boy coach has me questioning my confidence now.

We all know the NCAA would rather throw the book at a program like SFA, than to come down hard on cash cow programs that produce a lot of revenue and makes them look good in the process. I would love to be wrong!

 

[WaymanFan]

Completely ignore KU? They have just hit them with level one violations and are clearly gunning for them. Not sure how that is ignoring them. And I’m not sure what allegations are out there against UK.

Ada's point is that once the smoke clears, programs like SFA will be dealt with much more harshly than a blue-blood like Kansas. Just look at what happened at North Carolina a few years back. It's all the proof you need that some schools will simply get a little slap on the wrist for committing major violations. Both Ada and I would love for you to be right and us wrong, but I'm not holding my breath for any significant punishment for Kansas.

 

[WichitaSooner]

Ada's point is that once the smoke clears, programs like SFA will be dealt with much more harshly than a blue-blood like Kansas. Just look at what happened at North Carolina a few years back. It's all the proof you need that some schools will simply get a little slap on the wrist for committing major violations. Both Ada and I would love for you to be right and us wrong, but I'm not holding my breath for any significant punishment for Kansas.

I understand your point, but I respectfully disagree. KU has been given severe sanctions in the past, including a tournament ban immediately after winning in ‘88. Kentucky has been hammered. Louisville. UConn. UCLA. Syracuse. I never understand how people ignore the facts when pushing this narrative that blue bloods never get punished. It has happened repeatedly, both in recent history and the more distant past. Everyone loves to quote (usually misquote) the Tarkanian line about UK, but it just isn’t accurate.

 

[mict085]

I understand your point, but I respectfully disagree. KU has been given severe sanctions in the past, including a tournament ban immediately after winning in ‘88. Kentucky has been hammered. Louisville. UConn. UCLA. Syracuse. I never understand how people ignore the facts when pushing this narrative that blue bloods never get punished. It has happened repeatedly, both in recent history and the more distant past. Everyone loves to quote (usually misquote) the Tarkanian line about UK, but it just isn’t accurate.

It’s because those programs get a pass. Yes, they’ve received minor punishments in the past but it’s rare and they have been cheating the whole time. KU has been buying players and cheating for 40 years or more and when self arrived, their cheating went into overdrive. These bluebloods have entire networks of people that coordinate their cheating and they either don’t get punished at all or they get a slap on the wrist. Meanwhile, smaller programs are destroyed for far less.

 

[AdaSooner]

It’s because those programs get a pass. Yes, they’ve received minor punishments in the past but it’s rare and they have been cheating the whole time. KU has been buying players and cheating for 40 years or more and when self arrived, their cheating went into overdrive. These bluebloods have entire networks of people that coordinate their cheating and they either don’t get punished at all or they get a slap on the wrist. Meanwhile, smaller programs are destroyed for far less.

It will be interesting to see if this “new independent resolution process” the NCAA assigned to Kansas deals harshly with their cheating, or delivers the slap on the wrist some of us are predicting:

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-b...ocess-ncaa-potential-adjudication-sources-say

 

[WichitaSooner]

It’s because those programs get a pass. Yes, they’ve received minor punishments in the past but it’s rare and they have been cheating the whole time. KU has been buying players and cheating for 40 years or more and when self arrived, their cheating went into overdrive. These bluebloods have entire networks of people that coordinate their cheating and they either don’t get punished at all or they get a slap on the wrist. Meanwhile, smaller programs are destroyed for far less.

You fail to address any of the examples I listed, let alone explain how those schools’ punishments could be labeled minor. Michigan is another program I forgot to list.

 

[WaymanFan]

You fail to address any of the examples I listed, let alone explain how those schools’ punishments could be labeled minor. Michigan is another program I forgot to list.

It was addressed in a blanket statement. Kansas had to forfeit one NCAA Tournament. Considering their history of allegations, that punishment seems awfully light. Also, how do you explain North Carolina's slap on the wrist for their blatant academic fraud? Yes, Michigan got hit hard as deserved, but they are hardly a blue-blood. If OU is somewhere around the 20th best hoops program of all time, Michigan may be closer to #15.

 

[WichitaSooner]

It was addressed in a blanket statement. Kansas had to forfeit one NCAA Tournament. Considering their history of allegations, that punishment seems awfully light. Also, how do you explain North Carolina's slap on the wrist for their blatant academic fraud? Yes, Michigan got hit hard as deserved, but they are hardly a blue-blood. If OU is somewhere around the 20th best hoops program of all time, Michigan may be closer to #15.

I’d say a postseason ban is pretty significant for KU. As for UNC, you answered your own question. It was academic fraud. Athletes at the school didn’t receive any different treatment than other students. My recollection is that plenty of nonathletes also benefited in the same way.

If you limit blue bloods to only five or six schools, I’d say Kansas, Kentucky, UCLA, and Indiana are four of the top six programs in history. They have all been hit with postseason bans and/or forced to vacate tourney wins.

 

[WaymanFan]

I’d say a postseason ban is pretty significant for KU. As for UNC, you answered your own question. It was academic fraud. Athletes at the school didn’t receive any different treatment than other students. My recollection is that plenty of nonathletes also benefited in the same way.

If you limit blue bloods to only five or six schools, I’d say Kansas, Kentucky, UCLA, and Indiana are four of the top six programs in history. They have all been hit with postseason bans and/or forced to vacate tourney wins.

Kansas one-year postseason ban reminds me of a major bank that basically defrauded customers, and profited about $5 billion...and were subsequently fined $1 billion. OOH, they won't do that again.

Had any non-blue blood did what UNC did, they would have forfeited multiple NCAA tournaments.

 

[hoopsaustin]

Kansas one-year postseason ban reminds me of a major bank that basically defrauded customers, and profited about $5 billion...and were subsequently fined $1 billion. OOH, they won't do that again.

Had any non-blue blood did what UNC did, they would have forfeited multiple NCAA tournaments.

Checkmate and argument won imo

 

[MsProudSooner]

Kansas one-year postseason ban reminds me of a major bank that basically defrauded customers, and profited about $5 billion...and were subsequently fined $1 billion. OOH, they won't do that again.

Had any non-blue blood did what UNC did, they would have forfeited multiple NCAA tournaments.

Imagine the penalty if we had done what UNC did.

 

[mict085]

I’d say a postseason ban is pretty significant for KU. As for UNC, you answered your own question. It was academic fraud. Athletes at the school didn’t receive any different treatment than other students. My recollection is that plenty of nonathletes also benefited in the same way.

If you limit blue bloods to only five or six schools, I’d say Kansas, Kentucky, UCLA, and Indiana are four of the top six programs in history. They have all been hit with postseason bans and/or forced to vacate tourney wins.

The punishment doesn’t fit the crime for ku. 1 season of punishment followed by 30 years of cheating. Their entire network of people funneling cash and benefits to players and handlers, creating phony jobs for parents and giving them rent free houses and cars. They are corrupt as hell and you point to some weak punishment from 30 years ago? GMAFB

 

[Stikboy]

Imagine the penalty if we had done what UNC did.

Disgustingly unfair, but true.

 

[thebigabd]

4 year post-season ban and inability to compete for conference championships during that period. That should send a strong message.

 

[WichitaSooner]

Checkmate and argument won imo

A subjective opinion with absolutely zero factual support wins an argument in your eyes? Interesting.

I can’t wait to see the reactions if KU gets severe sanctions. I’d guess a lot of people will think nothing is sufficient unless it includes Bill Self being deported and the school never being allowed to play another basketball game. I’m still waiting for any response to the actual facts that I’ve presented regarding all the blue bloods who have been banned from the tournament and forced to vacate FF appearances. I’d also be curious to know how many people actually read the NCAA reports in their entirety when a school is investigated. How many of you actually know the details of the UNC deal? And by the way, I hate UNC more than any program except KU, so I would be the happiest guy on here if either of them drop off the planet.

 

[WaymanFan]

A subjective opinion with absolutely zero factual support wins an argument in your eyes? Interesting.

I can’t wait to see the reactions if KU gets severe sanctions. I’d guess a lot of people will think nothing is sufficient unless it includes Bill Self being deported and the school never being allowed to play another basketball game. I’m still waiting for any response to the actual facts that I’ve presented regarding all the blue bloods who have been banned from the tournament and forced to vacate FF appearances. I’d also be curious to know how many people actually read the NCAA reports in their entirety when a school is investigated. How many of you actually know the details of the UNC deal? And by the way, I hate UNC more than any program except KU, so I would be the happiest guy on here if either of them drop off the planet.

It's not about winning an argument. All we're saying is that if the NCAA is going to punish a blue blood program, it should take them at least 5 years to get back to playing like a blue blood You keep referencing Kansas not participating in the 1989 NCAA Tournament. Did you know that at some point during the 1990 season, they were ranked #1 in the country? That could never happen with a severe punishment. Scholarships would be reduced, players would be transferring, etc.

Think OU football during that same timeframe. Our punishment was severe (a blue blood yes, but the NCAA didn't like us suing them earlier that decade) and it took several years to start playing like a blue blood again. Even if Gary Gibbs was an elite head coach, the earliest reasonable timeframe which OU could have been competing for National Championships was YEAR FIVE. That's basically what I would like to see with the blue bloods who are cheating in college basketball.