2013 College Football off-season

[Wilson A2000]

He comes from a wealthy family doesn't he? If he did this (yes it's a stupid rule), how did he ever think he would get away with it?

[SpongeWorthy]

http://smartfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cam-invest.gif

[ConstableRabbit]

He comes from a wealthy family doesn't he? If he did this (yes it's a stupid rule), how did he ever think he would get away with it?

In theory, the promoter could have just paid his dad directly, right? The only person obligated to cooperate with the NCAA is Manziel himself.

[Guest]

He comes from a wealthy family doesn't he? If he did this (yes it's a stupid rule), how did he ever think he would get away with it?

 

Yes, his family has quite a bit of money.

[Old Style]

Nice timing by TMZSPN on this "story". Wake me when there's some actual evidence of wrongdoing.

[Guest]

Speaking of Cam Newton, the role of fiver will be played by Old Style this season.

[Old Style]

Another example of a breaking news story from the great Darren Rovell.

 

http://deadspin.com/5916245/how-a-teenager-with-a-fake-escort-service-duped-darren-rovell-and-cnbc

 

And more:

 

http://www.cnbc.com/id/44329182

 

LOL

 

http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/829156-texas-am-selfish-aggies-will-regret-impending-jump-to-sec

[Cubswin11]

Las Vegas Hilton took the Bama v. A&M game off the board

[Old Style]

One thing is for sure. No matter what happens with the NCAA investigation most people will just assume he was guilty anyway, which is a shame. The media built him up and now they're trying to tear him down. I wonder who'll be the next victim.

[Cubswin11]

One thing is for sure. No matter what happens with the NCAA investigation most people will just assume he was guilty anyway, which is a shame. The media built him up and now they're trying to tear him down. I wonder who'll be the next victim.

While I mostly agree, it's not like he made it terribly difficult for the media to find off the field things to rip him on. Though mostly what he has done off the field 90% of college kids are doing, to an extent, and it was more him being a douche than actual things to care about until now. It doesn't help he was doing this over the slowest sports news months either (no NBA/NFL).

[Tracer Bullet]

I've always thought of manziel as a victim of the media. He's tried to lay low and keep to himself for the last 8 months but they just won't let him.

[sneakypower]

it's particularly unconscionable of them to use his actions to vilify him

[Andy]

Manziel should be able to make money off his own name, but until that's allowed (which is probably coming within a few years), it's pretty [expletive] stupid to do it anyway.

[Derwood]

I hate how ESPN forced that Johnny Football nickname on an unknown freshman, then forced America to vote him the Heisman Championship

[SouthSideRyan]

Tranny Tiger, SEC stooge is quite the heel turn.

[Old Style]

He's a spoiled rich kid douche so that must mean without a doubt that he signed autographs for money.

[Tracer Bullet]

He's a spoiled rich kid douche so that must mean without a doubt that he signed autographs for money.

 

None of us said he was definitely guilty. We just don't think he's a victim.

[TruffleShuffle]

Speaking of Cam Newton, the role of fiver will be played by Old Style this season.

 

hahahaha

[Old Style]

Joe Schad ‏@schadjoe 3m

That broker (not connected to South Florida signing allegations) said he has declined to return 6 calls from NCAA

 

Joe Schad ‏@schadjoe 2m

Alleged Johnny Manziel autograph "proof picture" broker claims he shot pic.twitter.com/RR7oExSp4o

 

 

:lol:

[sneakypower]

he also dropped the pen & spun around before signing it

[Old Style]

FYI, that is the College Station Hilton where the team stays the night before a home game.

[Tracer Bullet]

If Joe Schad and his big media cronies don't stop victimizing manziel, there's going to be hell to pay

[jersey cubs fan]

he also dropped the pen & spun around before signing it

 

You might call that his signature move.

[ConstableRabbit]

Manziel should be able to make money off his own name, but until that's allowed (which is probably coming within a few years), it's pretty [expletive] stupid to do it anyway.

What'd be your solution for a booster promising a recruit a $100k (or insert $$ here) autograph bonus if he committed to X school and was all-conference, or a similar arrangement?

[Andy]

Manziel should be able to make money off his own name, but until that's allowed (which is probably coming within a few years), it's pretty [expletive] stupid to do it anyway.

What'd be your solution for a booster promising a recruit a $100k (or insert $$ here) autograph bonus if he committed to X school and was all-conference, or a similar arrangement?

Forbid booster involvement. Moreover, forbid any company connected with a booster from offering endorsements or anything of the like to a player.

 

It'd be impossible to police, of course. But so is this stuff.