Yahoo, Tattoos, and tOSU (1-year bowl ban, 82 scholly limit for 3 years)

[matcar]

I've seen a 50-piece in a single box

There was a time not long ago when if you went into the Popeye's around my house about 10 minutes before closing time and ask "What'll $5 get me?" you'll find a lot more than 50 pieces worth of chicken...plus a load of biscuits. Pretty sure that transaction doesn't get "rung up".

 

[BB73]

Agent: NCAA Might Investigate Ohio State Vehicle Allegations

notable: In one case, The Columbus Dispatch reported that former football player Thaddeus Gibson received a car from Jack Maxton Chevrolet that records showed he paid $0.

Aaron Kniffin, the salesman who made the deal, told 10 Investigates that Gibson did nothing wrong and the paperwork showed $0 because the deal involved a refinance situation.

"He refinanced his loan. He didn't pay zero for it," Kniffin said. "He still owns the car. He has a loan on it through a major bank."

It's worth bumping this quote of an actual news article from this morning, so those looking for actual news won't have to wander back through a few pages of food being discussed.

I would have preferred that The Dispatch had done some further investigation on Gibson's purchase. paperwork, and car payments before tossing in the $0 purchase price as the attention-grabbing 'fact' for their article over the weekend. That alleged $0 purchase price was jumped on by other national media folks, and used to sling some more mud at the tOSU football program. And it seemed to shove a few Buckeye fans well out on the ledge.

I wouldn't be at all upset if Gee, Wexner and some other major tOSU power brokers had a conversation with the publishers of The Dispatch to request that they be more careful before printing allegations that can have a serious negative effect on the University. Not to imply that they would ask the paper to not print facts - just that it would be appreciated if something like a potential $0 car would be investigated more completely before having it become the focal piece of another wave of mud tossed at tOSU.

 

[buckeyesin07]

It's worth bumping this quote of an actual news article from this morning, so those looking for actual news won't have to wander back through a few pages of food being discussed.

I would have preferred that The Dispatch had done some further investigation on Gibson's purchase. paperwork, and car payments before tossing in the $0 purchase price as the attention-grabbing 'fact' for their article over the weekend. That alleged $0 purchase price was jumped on by other national media folks, and used to sling some more mud at the tOSU football program. And it seemed to shove a few Buckeye fans well out on the ledge.

I wouldn't be at all upset if Gee, Wexner and some other major tOSU power brokers had a conversation with the publishers of The Dispatch to request that they be more careful before printing allegations that can have a serious negative effect on the University. Not to imply that they would ask the paper to not print facts - just that it would be appreciated if something like a potential $0 car would be investigated more completely before having it become the focal piece of another wave of mud tossed at tOSU.

Nice try, BB73--but the clowns who want to jump to conclusions likely aren't listening. They've already formed their opinions.

 

[PlanetFrnd]

I wonder how many Female OSU athletes also got their cars from this dealership? You know the Soccer, Field Hockey and Volleyball players.

TTIWWP.

TIA.

 

[buckeyesin07]

It's worth bumping this quote of an actual news article from this morning, so those looking for actual news won't have to wander back through a few pages of food being discussed.

I would have preferred that The Dispatch had done some further investigation on Gibson's purchase. paperwork, and car payments before tossing in the $0 purchase price as the attention-grabbing 'fact' for their article over the weekend. That alleged $0 purchase price was jumped on by other national media folks, and used to sling some more mud at the tOSU football program. And it seemed to shove a few Buckeye fans well out on the ledge.

I wouldn't be at all upset if Gee, Wexner and some other major tOSU power brokers had a conversation with the publishers of The Dispatch to request that they be more careful before printing allegations that can have a serious negative effect on the University. Not to imply that they would ask the paper to not print facts - just that it would be appreciated if something like a potential $0 car would be investigated more completely before having it become the focal piece of another wave of mud tossed at tOSU.

Of course, I see nothing on ESPN about this. It's a funny thing, I guess, how news organizations are slow to publicize information like this, and quick to publicize dirt.

 

[bassbuckeye07]

It's worth bumping this quote of an actual news article from this morning, so those looking for actual news won't have to wander back through a few pages of food being discussed.

I would have preferred that The Dispatch had done some further investigation on Gibson's purchase. paperwork, and car payments before tossing in the $0 purchase price as the attention-grabbing 'fact' for their article over the weekend. That alleged $0 purchase price was jumped on by other national media folks, and used to sling some more mud at the tOSU football program. And it seemed to shove a few Buckeye fans well out on the ledge.

I wouldn't be at all upset if Gee, Wexner and some other major tOSU power brokers had a conversation with the publishers of The Dispatch to request that they be more careful before printing allegations that can have a serious negative effect on the University. Not to imply that they would ask the paper to not print facts - just that it would be appreciated if something like a potential $0 car would be investigated more completely before having it become the focal piece of another wave of mud tossed at tOSU.

There are some who say "dont blame the media" and to a degree I agree (you make your own bed) with this but excuse me for getting a little paranoid about how this is being reported....on top of the dispatch creaming themselves to report on somthing ESPN has a clause in their contract with Texas stating that they cant say anything negative about the university Link and an on going pissing match between Fox and Disney and college football one cant help but think that reporting news and broadcasting is a conflict of interest somehow. You dont think the SEC has somthing like this in their billion dollar contract??? Joe Schad is reporting on Ohio States farts constantly SI sent one of their Pulitzer prize winning investigative reporters to Columbus according to 97.1 yesterday...and not a peep about the National Champs or intense fact digging at Auburn....so yeah im a little fucking creeped out by how this has played out....

 

[Tlangs]

Of course, I see nothing on ESPN about this. It's a funny thing, I guess, how news organizations are slow to publicize information like this, and quick to publicize dirt.

[when pigs fly]I'm sure Herbstreit will correct the story on the zero dollar car when he gives his next commentary. [/when pigs fly]

 

[buxfan4life]

Of course, I see nothing on ESPN about this. It's a funny thing, I guess, how news organizations are slow to publicize information like this, and quick to publicize dirt.

Sing it Don:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkJgvx2jb94"]YouTube - Don Henley ~ Dirty Laundry.mp4[/ame]

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

A normal helmet costs whatever it costs. These ones cost $1000 because they were worn by Buckeyes. They could probably have sold for a lot more. The issue with Pryor and green selling their things is that they're getting more for them because of who they are.

And all monies from the sale of those helmets went to charity. Selling helmets to make money solely for charity does not give a school a potential unfair advantage, whereas their student-athletes being allowed to sell possesions gained from their performance (read: launder money) or receiving free/reduced-cost benefits/services because of who they are, does. Those two things aren't even in the same galaxy...

 

[knapplc]

And the AAU membership card boomerang...

True story.

CIC > AAU

Boom goes the dynamite.

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

Well no shit.....but it being for charity doesn't really change that the helmets were sold well above market value simply because of who wore them. Just like the gold pants and championship rings. You have to try to not see some hypocrisy there.

 

[Gatorubet]

CIC > AAU

Boom goes the dynamite.

From the CIC site and list of members:

http://www.doane.edu/About_Doane/Recognition/

Recognition & Awards
Forbes.com ranked Doane College the top college in Nebraska and 66th among 600 undergraduate institutions nationwide in Forbes.com's America's Best Colleges. Institutions were ranked based on quality of the education they provide and how much their students achieve. Rankings were completed in conjunction with an economist from Ohio University and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity.
At No. 66, Doane placed highest among Nebraska institutions - followed by Nebraska Wesleyan (87), Hastings College (160), Creighton University (498) and UNL (463).

[Ord] Oh Snap! Boom indeed. [/Ord] :p

 

[Buckeye513]

Well no shit.....but it being for charity doesn't really change that the helmets were sold well above market value simply because of who wore them. Just like the gold pants and championship rings. You have to try to not see some hypocrisy there.

I see the hypocrisy. Honestly, I think a school selling "game-worn" anything is creepy.

I also have a hard time getting worked up over a school (or in this case a charity) benefitting from a bunch of dudes who go to that school playing a game.

 

[knapplc]

Since I know you know what the CIC is I'll just laugh along with your little joke.

 

[alexhortdog95]

From the CIC site and list of members:

http://www.doane.edu/About_Doane/Recognition/

[Ord] Oh Snap! Boom indeed. [/Ord] :p

Forbes' list of public and private colleges and universities ranks the best schools--from the students' point of view.

Any reason why TSUN and Florida are back to back on this list?

Care to comment, Gator? Hmmmmmmmm....