What's up with this Fluker story

[Merk]

Just heard on Sirius that Maurice Smith from TN. Tweeted an apology to its fan base apparently for his part in this mess.

This is becoming more alarming. 

[Chechem]

Barrett Jones was on 99.1 radio just now talking about this.

Barrett said the compliance people and Coach Saban have done everything possible to educate players about agents, even saying that players can come by his office at any time and he'd call any Head Coach in the NFL to discuss draft status.

Barrett concluded that 'no way Alabama is in trouble for this; if true, it's on DJ.'  But he remains unconvinced.

[Merk]

Hadn't heard that. Thanks for sharing. I sure hope Barrett is right. It's all just worrisome.

[Chechem]

Click here for link

More inside info.  Looking better...

[Merk]

That is positive. Ok, time to go focus on "The Process" of whipping JF and his bunch.

[Chechem]

FWIW, Finebaum has been on the air for 20 minutes, and he has talked about NOTHING except the game.  He has not mentioned the DJ Fluker fiasco.

That's good news.  I think if he had any inside info, he'd have said it right away.

 

[SUPERCOACH]

I haven't seen much coverage of it on ESPN either this week.  I think it is a non issue as far as the university is concerned.

[Marshal Dillon]

FWIW, Finebaum has been on the air for 20 minutes, and he has talked about NOTHING except the game.  He has not mentioned the DJ Fluker fiasco.

That's good news.  I think if he had any inside info, he'd have said it right away.

 

Finebaum and several guest callers talked about the issue at length on Thursday. Everyone is kinda burned out on the whole NCAA scandal machine, including the NCAA. There are too many rules, disparate treatment occurs, everyone does it, and the NCAA needs to change its archaic rules & stop living in the 1970's. All the guests (sportswriters) said they had changed their attitude about many things over the years and felt like if a player can make money with autographs, jerseys, their image, then more power to them. They also think the O'Bannion case will rock the NCAA over these very issues.


 

[pmull]

The Fluker mess is stalling in the media. Yesterday things started to look good for us. Today everything is about the game. The coaches and compliance people have know about this since April. It is only a distraction to us fans.

[2Stater]

I remember Kuiyam and Jesse talking about Saban discussing with them that when the time was right, he would help Jesse make a decision about choosing an agent. You know if he did that for Jesse, he would do that for anyone on the team. To me, this shows that CNS is committed to doing all of this the right way.

That actually took place one time when Jamos, Kuiyam and I were meeting to play golf. Kuiyam and Jesse actually met with CNS and he totally helped them through the process, THE RIGHT WAY. I don't think I am betraying any confidences here, because it already took place and was DONE THE RIGHT WAY.

Saban is a very proactive coach when it comes to compliance. He has demonstrated that time and time again. There is nothing being swept under the rug with the current Bama regime. The compliance dept. and Bill Battle have been out front on this since information has been brought to their attention.

Saban called out agents 2 years ago and made his stand on what needs to be done with them.

I don't see the NCAA taking Bama to task on this as they have in the past. Bama, Battle and CNS have been totally above board on this.

And it certainly helps that the State of Alabama has enacted laws to deal with improper agent activity to go along with improper action with the athlete, as well.

I do not see this ending badly.

 

[Chechem]

I remember Kuiyam and Jesse talking about Saban discussing with them that when the time was right, he would help Jesse make a decision about choosing an agent. You know if he did that for Jesse, he would do that for anyone on the team. To me, this shows that CNS is committed to doing all of this the right way.

That actually took place one time when Jamos, Kuiyam and I were meeting to play golf. Kuiyam and Jesse actually met with CNS and he totally helped them through the process, THE RIGHT WAY. I don't think I am betraying any confidences here, because it already took place and was DONE THE RIGHT WAY.

Saban is a very proactive coach when it comes to compliance. He has demonstrated that time and time again. There is nothing being swept under the rug with the current Bama regime. The compliance dept. and Bill Battle have been out front on this since information has been brought to their attention.

Saban called out agents 2 years ago and made his stand on what needs to be done with them.

I don't see the NCAA taking Bama to task on this as they have in the past. Bama, Battle and CNS have been totally above board on this.

And it certainly helps that the State of Alabama has enacted laws to deal with improper agent activity to go along with improper action with the athlete, as well.

I do not see this ending badly.

I see this ending quietly.   

[SUPERCOACH]

I remember Kuiyam and Jesse talking about Saban discussing with them that when the time was right, he would help Jesse make a decision about choosing an agent. You know if he did that for Jesse, he would do that for anyone on the team. To me, this shows that CNS is committed to doing all of this the right way.

That actually took place one time when Jamos, Kuiyam and I were meeting to play golf. Kuiyam and Jesse actually met with CNS and he totally helped them through the process, THE RIGHT WAY. I don't think I am betraying any confidences here, because it already took place and was DONE THE RIGHT WAY.

Saban is a very proactive coach when it comes to compliance. He has demonstrated that time and time again. There is nothing being swept under the rug with the current Bama regime. The compliance dept. and Bill Battle have been out front on this since information has been brought to their attention.

Saban called out agents 2 years ago and made his stand on what needs to be done with them.

I don't see the NCAA taking Bama to task on this as they have in the past. Bama, Battle and CNS have been totally above board on this.

And it certainly helps that the State of Alabama has enacted laws to deal with improper agent activity to go along with improper action with the athlete, as well.

I do not see this ending badly.

 

Front page material right there. 

[Jamos]

I remember Kuiyam and Jesse talking about Saban discussing with them that when the time was right, he would help Jesse make a decision about choosing an agent. You know if he did that for Jesse, he would do that for anyone on the team. To me, this shows that CNS is committed to doing all of this the right way.

That actually took place one time when Jamos, Kuiyam and I were meeting to play golf. Kuiyam and Jesse actually met with CNS and he totally helped them through the process, THE RIGHT WAY. I don't think I am betraying any confidences here, because it already took place and was DONE THE RIGHT WAY.

Saban is a very proactive coach when it comes to compliance. He has demonstrated that time and time again. There is nothing being swept under the rug with the current Bama regime. The compliance dept. and Bill Battle have been out front on this since information has been brought to their attention.

Saban called out agents 2 years ago and made his stand on what needs to be done with them.

I don't see the NCAA taking Bama to task on this as they have in the past. Bama, Battle and CNS have been totally above board on this.

And it certainly helps that the State of Alabama has enacted laws to deal with improper agent activity to go along with improper action with the athlete, as well.

I do not see this ending badly.

 

Well said 2, I remember all this.

If there was ever a coach in football, College and NFL, that stands for doing things the right way, it is CNS. This man does not waiver from his ethical or personal decisions in doing the right things the right way. Maybe since this has happened, the NCAA and the lawmakers in all states will look and assess the damage that these so called agents have done and are doing to wreck the lives of these young men and act accordingly with some legislation to end all of it.  

[2Stater]

I remember Kuiyam and Jesse talking about Saban discussing with them that when the time was right, he would help Jesse make a decision about choosing an agent. You know if he did that for Jesse, he would do that for anyone on the team. To me, this shows that CNS is committed to doing all of this the right way.

That actually took place one time when Jamos, Kuiyam and I were meeting to play golf. Kuiyam and Jesse actually met with CNS and he totally helped them through the process, THE RIGHT WAY. I don't think I am betraying any confidences here, because it already took place and was DONE THE RIGHT WAY.

Saban is a very proactive coach when it comes to compliance. He has demonstrated that time and time again. There is nothing being swept under the rug with the current Bama regime. The compliance dept. and Bill Battle have been out front on this since information has been brought to their attention.

Saban called out agents 2 years ago and made his stand on what needs to be done with them.

I don't see the NCAA taking Bama to task on this as they have in the past. Bama, Battle and CNS have been totally above board on this.

And it certainly helps that the State of Alabama has enacted laws to deal with improper agent activity to go along with improper action with the athlete, as well.

I do not see this ending badly.

 

Well said 2, I remember all this.

If there was ever a coach in football, College and NFL, that stands for doing things the right way, it is CNS. This man does not waiver from his ethical or personal decisions in doing the right things the right way. Maybe since this has happened, the NCAA and the lawmakers in all states will look and assess the damage that these so called agents have done and are doing to wreck the lives of these young men and act accordingly with some legislation to end all of it.  

That is a lesson that I took away from Kuiyam and Jesse that I will never forget. That Coach Saban is a man of great character, despite what other fans think of him. We are very honored to have him, not only as our head coach, but as the Captain of our program.

 

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