Johnny Football under investigation from the NCAA

[nando714]

I knew how to follow the rules. Do you know he comes from a rich and privileged background? How come most of the other players in NCAA are able to follow the rules?

Oil Money

[katie]

He's a college kid. Of course he's a douche lol.

Because he's in college? Or because of his age? He's 20. Older than your girlfriends.

[nate]

BURN

[mtangelsfan]

So from what I've read he didn't take any compensation for all the signings he did.  His assistant said he wouldn't sign again without compensation.

 

What exactly has he done wrong?  I'm fine with throwing the hammer down on the kid if he actually broke significant rules.

 

Of course, THE Ohio State University didn't get much punishment.

[Adam]

These guys know the rules. They are emphasized by the Athletic Department multiple times a year. 

[mtangelsfan]

I'm sure he does know the rules.  I'm just wondering which one he broke if he didn't receive compensation.

[nate]

The broker claims he gave him $7500 for the signatures...

[mtangelsfan]

Interesting, watching ESPN yesterday it said that he wasn't compensated for the first two lot signings.

 

If he did get money for them it's stupid and he should face the consequences.  Rules are rules even if I don't fully agree with them.

[stevestevens]

The sec needs to assure that same bafoons that investigated Miami are assigned to the Johnny Football case.

[Tank]

Because he's in college? Or because of his age? He's 20. Older than your girlfriends.

[Tank]

Oil Money + SEC player = no real crime

 

fixed.

[nando714]

"High profile athletes demand high profile compliance"

[HaloCory22]

Because he's in college? Or because of his age? He's 20. Older than your girlfriends.

Is your horse still alive? You've been beating it to death for a while now.

[mtangelsfan]

http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefootball/story/johnny-manziel-texas-am-qb-was-paid-7500-for-signing-helmets-autograph-broker-says-080613

 

 

Ok, this gives me more information. 

 

Stupid kid.  Just stupid.

[Bruce Nye]

The NCAA takes forever to decide what to do..  Looks at Miami - they have been waiting for 3 years.  So does T A&M play him knowing they may have to forfeit the games if he's found guilty?

 

The world is awaiting the Alabama re-match with A&M.  I'd play him and let the NCAA do whatever/whenever.  This will be difficult to prove.  I think I saw that Johnny M's family has hired Cam Newton's attorney to represent him.

[stevestevens]

Awesome stuff from Jay Bilas

 

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/23040941/did-you-see-what-jay-bilas-did-to-the-shopncaasportscom-search-engine

[xboom28x]

Awesome stuff from Jay Bilas

 

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/23040941/did-you-see-what-jay-bilas-did-to-the-shopncaasportscom-search-engine

 

I saw this today. He has been blowing up the NCAA and their BS for over a month now.

[m0nkey]

He broke a rule, but it's a dumb rule. The ncaa is a joke. Just pay them

[mancini79]

He broke a rule, but it's a dumb rule. The ncaa is a joke. Just pay them

 

Agree. A&M allowed their boosters to sell a dinner ticket to sit next to Manziel for $20K. Everyone makes $$ off these college athletes except the player. With the amount of money involved these days, the rule needs to be revisited and allow for compensation.

 

But Manziel did break the rule and NCAA will flex their muscle. I'm sure there will be some other athlete that beats his girlfriend and will get less of a punishment.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

These guys know the rules. They are emphasized by the Athletic Department multiple times a year. 

 

Every school with an athletic program of any stature at all has an NCAA compliance officer whose job it is to know the rules and go over them with coaches and players.

[nate]

Yeah, this has turned into an argument about NCAA rules.  I haven't met too many people that agree with them, however this kid knew the rules and he broke them.  Not the first time either.

[nate]

Turns out his own greed probably brought this onto him:

 

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/bruce-feldman/23055431/did-rift-with-memorabilia-dealers-fuel-manziel-controversy

[Tank]

Have to love memorabilia dealers who seek out these college guys knowing that it'll compromise their eligibility once they accept payment so the dealers can make a profit. Sharks.

[katie]

Is your horse still alive? You've been beating it to death for a while now.

Yes, he is alive and well, thank you

[Lou]

Agree. A&M allowed their boosters to sell a dinner ticket to sit next to Manziel for $20K. Everyone makes $$ off these college athletes except the player. With the amount of money involved these days, the rule needs to be revisited and allow for compensation.

 

But Manziel did break the rule and NCAA will flex their muscle. I'm sure there will be some other athlete that beats his girlfriend and will get less of a punishment.

 

He broke a rule that every single player knows is set in stone. He's a f'n greedy dumbass. The  "child" drives a mercedes to school. Poor lil Johnny

 

When these players start paying their own tuition, room and board, books, travel expenses, medical coverage, etc while they're in college i'll be the first to say they should be able to accept money from outside sources.Until then, do what every other human being is expected to do -  obey the rules.