UK reports violation

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Lexvol

Lexvol

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Don't know if ya'll have heard about this, but UK has reported a violation to the NCAA in the recruitment of Patrick Patterson. A fan UK fan was posting on his MySpace trying to lure him to the University. They were posting pictures of possible female companions on the UK dance team. Just thought I would mention it. I know everyone on the board is very careful about where they post, but remember to always take caution.
 
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Does any story that involves the NCAA ever have even a hint of logic in it? The fact this is something UK has to report is further evidence of the asinine nature of all things related to the 'AA.
 
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(hatvol96 @ Jul 20 said:
Does any story that involves the NCAA ever have even a hint of logic in it? The fact this is something UK has to report is further evidence of the asinine nature of all things related to the 'AA.
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Now this is a campaign I'll join you on Hat.
If only the university presidents would, as one, tell the NCAA "thanks, but we'll take it from here"....
 
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(hatvol96 @ Jul 20 said:
Does any story that involves the NCAA ever have even a hint of logic in it? The fact this is something UK has to report is further evidence of the asinine nature of all things related to the 'AA.
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Agreed.
 
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I don't know how they are going to ever keep stuff like this from happening. It obviously needs to be policed somehow, but there are always going to be overzealous fans and the internet just gives them another outlet.
 
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(orange+white=heaven @ Jul 20 said:
Now this is a campaign I'll join you on Hat.
If only the university presidents would, as one, tell the NCAA "thanks, but we'll take it from here"....
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The presidents are a big part of the problem. While I detest the 'AA, the schools make the rules that are so unfairly and illogically enforced.
 
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(GAVol @ Jul 20 said:
I don't know how they are going to ever keep stuff like this from happening. It obviously needs to be policed somehow, but there are always going to be overzealous fans and the internet just gives them another outlet.
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Illegal inducements need to be policed. People sending internet messages does not. Just another example of the 'AA trying to micromanage things that aren't really an issue.
 
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(hatvol96 @ Jul 20 said:
Illegal inducements need to be policed. People sending internet messages does not. Just another example of the 'AA trying to micromanage things that aren't really an issue.
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While I agree that the NCAA is Gestapo-like, I'm not totally convinced that this isn't issue. In the scheme of things, there's not much difference between this and a booster making repeated phone calls. The internet adds a whole new dimension that I'm not sure the NCAA has fully addressed.
 
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(GAVol @ Jul 20 said:
I'm not convinced that it's not an issue though. In the scheme of things, there's not much difference between this and a booster making repeated phone calls. The internet adds a whole new dimension that I'm not sure the NCAA has fully addressed.
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I'm just not terribly concerned with these "contact" issues. Other than keeping the prospective student-athlete from being bombarded with unsolicited calls and emails from overzealous no-lifers, these rules touch on something that has no practical effect. I seriously doubt a prospect will choose the University of X over Y State U because he got a few extra text messages. If they aren't offering illegal extra benefits, I really don't care if they choose to spend their time contacting teenagers.
 
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(hatvol96 @ Jul 20 said:
If they aren't offering illegal extra benefits, I really don't care if they choose to spend their time contacting teenagers.
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In that sense, I agree with you. Keeping the kids from getting bombarded with this crap is what I'm thinking about. You'd have to be completely naive though if you thought people didn't walk up to these kids all the time and try to bend their ear about where to go to school.
 
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I heard about that and then went to his page. Patterson must have already removed that stuff.
 
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(GAVol @ Jul 20 said:
In that sense, I agree with you. Keeping the kids from getting bombarded with this crap is what I'm thinking about. You'd have to be completely naive though if you thought people didn't walk up to these kids all the time and try to bend their ear about where to go to school.
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I agree that the youngsters shouldn't be bothered with unwanted, unsolicited testimonials. However, we also have to remember that a lot of them really enjoy the adulation and attention.
 
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I really like the MENSA member from Wake Forest attempting to use NBA championships as a draw. He seems to have forgotten he's trying to help the Demon Deacons in recruiting, not the Spurs in free agency. The totals for college: Antoine Waker-1 year, 1 National Championship. Tim Duncan-4 years, 0 National Championships. I think that tilts UK's way. I wish that guy was recruiting for SEC schools in football and basketball.
 
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(hatvol96 @ Jul 20 said:
I really like the MENSA member from Wake Forest attempting to use NBA championships as a draw. He seems to have forgotten he's trying to help the Demon Deacons in recruiting, not the Spurs in free agency. The totals for college: Antoine Waker-1 year, 1 National Championship. Tim Duncan-4 years, 0 National Championships. I think that tilts UK's way. I wish that guy was recruiting for SEC schools in football and basketball.
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I thought the same thing Hat. That post was hilarious. Go to UK and be worshipped, or go to Wake and play second fiddle to Dookie and UNC.
 
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(hatvol96 @ Jul 20 said:
Illegal inducements need to be policed. People sending internet messages does not. Just another example of the 'AA trying to micromanage things that aren't really an issue.
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That pretty much sums it up.I doubt seriously if people behind the scenes are even capable of accessing my space.
 
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I'm sure he's not the only one, we'll probably hear more about this in the future
 
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Only UK could sell the NCAA a story about a mysterious fax, which had been "missing" for almost 7 months, just happening to reappear on Tubby Smith's desk about the time Indiana handed the Wildcats a 26-point beat-down.
 
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