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Toledo FB Player accused of point-shaving

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Toledo Player Questioned About Point Shaving

I couldn't find a thread on this guy but I'm pretty sure Ohio State gave him at least a sniff the year he was recruited. Good Kid, Bad Decision...

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news;...lug=ap-point-shavingcharges&prov=ap&type=lgns


College football player faces federal point-shaving charges
March 30, 2007

DETROIT (AP) -- Federal authorities charged a University of Toledo football player Friday in connection with a point-shaving scheme.

Harvey "Scooter" McDougle Jr. recruited Toledo football and basketball players to participate in the scheme orchestrated by a Sterling Heights man identified only as "Gary," according to a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court.

McDougle was arraigned Friday on charges of participating in a bribery scheme to influence sporting contests, The Detroit News reported on its Web site. He was released on a $10,000 bond and a preliminary hearing was scheduled for April 20.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Virginia Morgan told McDougle he should not discuss the case with the media or anyone else.
The charge carries a sentence of up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine upon conviction.
"Gary" allegedly invited the athletes to gamble and dine at Greektown Casino in Detroit. One player was offered $10,000 to sit out a football game, while others received cash, groceries, merchandise and other gifts, the complaint said.

McDougle, a 22-year-old senior from East Cleveland, Ohio, told FBI investigators he received a car, telephone and other items of value from "Gary," but insisted he never changed the way he played to affect the outcome of games.
Assistant U.S. Attorney David Morris, who is handling the case, wouldn't confirm Friday whether more people would be charged in the case.

The complaint gave no indication that players threw any games as part of the scheme, the Detroit Free Press reported.
A message seeking comment was left with a spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney's Office on Friday night.
Updated on Friday, Mar 30, 2007 9:54 pm EDT​
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cincibuck;800039; said:
OK, how do you shave points in football? A bikini wasx job maybe, but shave a point? No thank you.
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It would certainly be more difficult than in basketball, but you could still do it. A fumble near the endzone, a few missed blocks, kicking the quarterback in the knee on the sideline. If you were so inclined you could get it done.
It will be very interesting to see the results of this trial, to find out if there were additional players or sports involved. UT's reputation will take a big hit on this.
 
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Being someone who lives in the NW Ohio area, this certainly is getting plenty of bad press for UToledo.


Can't say i feel too bad about it. I've never really cared for UToledo and they are always overhyped by the local press here. McDougle made his decisions......... one of the dumbest, most bull-headed decisions you can make. it is a shame that this will refect badly on the entire university, as im sure there are plenty of upstanding student-athletes there.




When Troy illegally took money, he at least did it in a way that didn't affect the outcome/score of any OSU or NCAA Football game.
 
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