ScriptOhio said:

Potential NCAA investigation #3: Assistant football coach Matt Weiss hacking into other schools computers. It is ledged t

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wtf is "ledged"?

I don't think the NCAA will get involved with the Weiss stuff so long as there is an active lawsuit or investigation from outside parties going on.

calibuck said:

Had a HS golfer, back in the day, that won more matches with his rulebook than he did with his sticks. Point being, that taking things to the edge seems to be the new normal. Give you last year's Oregon loss....always said I'll take the white and the gray, but won't venture into the black (illegal) areas of an issue. Guess some of the sharper young minds are making a living pushing the envelope.

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This isn’t the young minds pushing anything. Teenage boys are still idiots. It’s the adults pushing the envelope. The NIL collectives know that they’re a separate entity from the salary cap rules that have just been enacted for programs. That’s why we’re seeing the massive deals from Oregon, USC, scUM, Texas Tech, aTm, etc. None of that money is coming from the schools but from the independent collectives. There’s still no rules on collectives, I saw this coming even when the House settlement was signed. Because they never have direct rules to collectives, and those boosters almost all have attorneys to make sure they can still steer talent to their school

Anybody think the NCAA will do the "hat trick" of investigations for scUM's last football season?

NCAA investigation #1: Recruiting violations, i.e. Cheeseburger-gate

NCAA investigation #2: Sign stealing scheme.

Potential NCAA investigation #3: Assistant football coach Matt Weiss hacking into other schools computers. It is alleged that he hacked into Ohio State's "practice film" account. Regardless, even if he didn't; Penn State got screwed to the wall for a former assistant coach commiting a crime in the school's locker room/showers. Weiss is charged with committing a Federal crime while employed in scUM football program, on scUM premises, with scUM's computers, and undoubtedly with the knowledge of Harbaugh (however, he claims that he didn't know). Harbaugh's knowledge of Weiss's crime(s) is/are not required for a NCAA violation as under NCAA rules.

Under NCAA rules, a head coach is generally held responsible for the actions of their program, even if they claim they were unaware of rule violations. This concept is often referred to as the "responsible head coach" doctrine.

NCAA Division I Bylaw 11.1.1.1 states that a head coach is presumed responsible for the actions of all staff members who report to them, either directly or indirectly. If a violation occurs within the program, the coach is automatically assumed responsible unless they can demonstrate the following:

• An atmosphere of compliance was promoted: This includes establishing clear expectations for following rules and emphasizing ethical conduct within the team.
• The activities of their staff were monitored: The coach must show reasonable steps were taken to oversee staff actions to ensure adherence to NCAA rules.

The NCAA holds head coaches accountable for their program's overall compliance, making "plausible deniability" largely ineffective.

AKAK said:

Man. I just put a over the rearview mirror dashcam with rear camera (plus backup lines wired into the reverse lights) in my kid's '05 X3. Put an OEM 1/4 inch aux jack in it a couple years ago plus a Bluetooth dongle and there's not a whole lot at age 20 it can't do that most new cars can.

Now. I have replaced both front and rear drive shafts, full brakes twice, the entire intake side, most of the cooling system, starter (not super fun!), coils and plugs twice, new fluid in the transfer cases etc, and got lucky with that red shit you put in ac to seal it. Ok fine the panoramic sunroof is closed and will remain that way, and its always been in a light mileage demand role for our family, but I guess its got 160k on it ot now and even if I pay myself $100 an hour plus parts, I bet I only have 20 or 22 $1000 payments in the thing. It's only ever been to a shop for tires.

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Sounds like something I would do. I just did both axles and transfer case fluid in my 07 Tundra, since it tows my bass boat and snowmobiles (plows snow too). It gets oil undercoated every year, and it does not look like an 07. The fact that it has zero electronics is a huge deal for me. No carpet or electric windows either.

When it's 55K for a new one, I'll just keep replacing parts-unless it's rusty, then all bets are off. I will probably fly our west and drive a late 90s 4runner home when I'm due for another car.

Need to figure out where wankpheasant fits in as well...

Jaxbuck said:

For perspective, MLB will have it's draft next Sunday.

Overall #1 slot is over $11MM and could very well be a 17 year old HS kid who has never played an inning of professional baseball. In fact 15 or more 17 year old HS kids are about to be millionaires and they will (likely) have a higher wash out rate in minor league baseball than elite HS football players will have in CFB (by my unofficial count).

Maybe paying the market rate for top talent is such a bold move as it is the price of playing poker?

We shall see.

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I don't know if there's really a direct comparison. The economics of both sports are entirely different not to mention the rules for eligibility surrounding them.

In baseball, if you want you can skip college entirely, get paid and go to short season rookie ball the moment you graduate high school. Football players don't have those options. The risks of injury are significantly higher in football, especially for a lineman as well.

I agree about the washout rate is overall higher in baseball, although I'd be willing to bet it's closer than you'd expect.

I remember getting hit with "gobshite" in a pub in the UK back when I was stationed there circa 2001 and thinking "my God, these brits operate at a very high level." That's fairly commonplace now, but in 2001 that was some hoverboard shit.

TDunk said:

The self driving car market NEEDS to be set up in Georgia.

"Or maybe it already has." -defense lawyer

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Tomateaux Quinoa Gumbeaux said:

I was in Atlanta a few weeks ago and saw a Waymo

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Bestbuck36 said:

They're all over Phoenix

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I was in San Francisco last month and they are all over in that city too. Apparently they don't go on the freeways there (yet). I just used Uber and the Caltrain to get around. Their website says Waymo is in Los Angeles and Austin too; and coming to Miami and Washington DC.

GeorgiaBuck2 said:

$5.1 million over 3 years guaranteed is a bold move Cotton. Spending that kind of money on an unproven 17 year old left tackle who just got dominated at a camp is even bolder.

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For perspective, MLB will have it's draft next Sunday.

Overall #1 slot is over $11MM and could very well be a 17 year old HS kid who has never played an inning of professional baseball. In fact 15 or more 17 year old HS kids are about to be millionaires and they will (likely) have a higher wash out rate in minor league baseball than elite HS football players will have in CFB (by my unofficial count).

Maybe paying the market rate for top talent is such a bold move as it is the price of playing poker?

We shall see.

Crump's brother said:

As I mosey out to the garage to finish putting a radiator in my 06 Honda....

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What my Dad taught me .... The best car is the one that's paid for.