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2014 SEC Discussion and Division Races

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Ex-South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia talks SEC players getting cash

Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia, now a member of the college football media at Saturday Down South, is not scared to share some war stories from life in the seedy underbelly of the SEC.
During a radio interview on WFNZ in Charlotte, Garcia argued against the rules preventing players from benefiting financially on their likeness.

"Absolutely, I don't see why that's such a punishable offense," Garcia said. "I think it's absolutely ridiculous that these kids can't profit from their name, their likeness, sign their name on their own jersey. I don't understand that and I really hope that rule changes. It's mind-boggling to me, to be honest with you."

The hosts then asked how frequently Garcia saw players getting money in handshakes or in exchange for autographs or memorabilia and also whether the South Carolina quarterback took part in the impermissible benefits. His response warranted a chuckle from the hosts.

"I saw it all day, every day to be honest with you. I wish they came to me, but they thought of me as some rich white kid so I didn't really get benefits from that. I'm just being honest with you. I saw it firsthand with a lot of players and talking with other guys. You know I'm friends with a lot of players from around the SEC, and talking with them, it makes the Todd Gurley thing seem insignificant by a long shot."

Garcia was then pressed to share the most amount of money he heard of in a autograph-related transaction. His answer: "$160,000 for one season" of autographs and the like.

Entire article: http://www.cbssports.com/collegefoo...stephen-garcia-talks-sec-players-getting-cash

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http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/college/todd-gurley-to-seek-reinstatement/nhpjP/

Todd Gurley will apply for reinstatement today and should receive a decision within 24 hours from the NCAA.
FWIW - it looks like that UGA had enough justification to request reinstatement on October the 9th, but the school's compliance lawyer requested additional time for due diligence.
Better to be thorough than quick in this instance...
 
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BigWoof31 said:
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/college/todd-gurley-to-seek-reinstatement/nhpjP/

Todd Gurley will apply for reinstatement today and should receive a decision within 24 hours from the NCAA.
FWIW - it looks like that UGA had enough justification to request reinstatement on October the 9th, but the school's compliance lawyer requested additional time for due diligence.
Better to be thorough than quick in this instance...
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For us much as the S-E-C gets hammered around here for their "compliance", UGA always seems to handle their business appropriately.
 
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Fungo Squiggly said:
For us much as the S-E-C gets hammered around here for their "compliance", UGA always seems to handle their business appropriately.
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It's because we're interested in applying for membership in the B1G

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Fungo Squiggly said:
For us much as the S-E-C gets hammered around here for their "compliance", UGA always seems to handle their business appropriately.
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In the last 10 or 11 years Georgia has been popped for the nine players that sold their championship rings back in 2003 as well as the A.J. Green jersey sale, just off the top of my head as being the most notable ones before Gurley.

So yes, as often as Georgia has self-reported players and sat them out even when playing significant games, it suggests that UGA is at least making an effort to do things the right way that some of their SEC peers aren't doing.
 
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BigWoof31 said:
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/college/todd-gurley-to-seek-reinstatement/nhpjP/

Todd Gurley will apply for reinstatement today and should receive a decision within 24 hours from the NCAA.
FWIW - it looks like that UGA had enough justification to request reinstatement on October the 9th, but the school's compliance lawyer requested additional time for due diligence.
Better to be thorough than quick in this instance...
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What happened to the report that Gurley received thousands of dollars over the previous 18 months? Is it simply a case of the NCAA not doing anything in the event that it receives denials and/or no response from the player involved in the allegations?
 
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buckeyesin07 said:
What happened to the report that Gurley received thousands of dollars over the previous 18 months? Is it simply a case of the NCAA not doing anything in the event that it receives denials and/or no response from the player involved in the allegations?
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I simply don't know?

Maybe it was made up by his original accuser? Maybe it was misreported or simply untrue? Maybe our compliance team declared it and he'll have to sit more games.

I really have no idea. Have to wait for the NCAA statement tomorrow...
 
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BigWoof31 said:
I simply don't know?

Maybe it was made up by his original accuser? Maybe it was misreported or simply untrue? Maybe our compliance team declared it and he'll have to sit more games.

I really have no idea. Have to wait for the NCAA statement tomorrow...
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Like I said--just curious. I'd hope it's at least addressed. If not, even more of a black eye for the NCAA, IMO.
 
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