^ it's actually probably the best episode of it's sunny in philly.

9/3/2010 12:11:20 AM

For page 42

AP Source: UNC's Little won't travel for LSU game
http://www.wralsportsfan.com/unc/story/8234109/

Quote :

" "A person with knowledge of the decision says North Carolina receiver Greg Little won't travel to Atlanta for the 18th-ranked Tar Heels' opener against No. 21 LSU. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the ongoing NCAA probe at the school is confidential. Investigators visited the campus in July initially focused on whether Little and defensive tackle Marvin Austin received improper benefits from agents. That investigation has since expanded to include possible academic misconduct involving a tutor. Coach Butch Davis suspended Austin on Wednesday for violating team rules."

9/3/2010 12:12:26 AM

For page 42

9/3/2010 12:26:37 AM

Quote :

"^ it's actually probably the best episode of it's sunny in philly."

that's a bold statement...

there are so many good ones.

9/3/2010 12:32:32 AM

Christmas Special from the DVD is easily the best -- I'll give this one a close second though.

9/3/2010 12:36:18 AM

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/748a0362df/hitler-is-told-about-the-unc-ncaa-investigation

bttt

9/3/2010 7:18:16 AM

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2010/09/tides_dareus_will_serve_a_two-.html

Marcell Dareus got a two game suspension and a small fine that any decent agent could take care of for him. Not sure what this means for the people caught up in the improper contact with agent investigation at UNC, but the news has deflated my hopes a bit. Might be worse for the UNC player since he organized the whole thing.

Also, at least there's still the academic violations.


[Edited on September 3, 2010 at 7:34 AM. Reason : -]

9/3/2010 7:32:06 AM

come'onnnnn! make my friday sport talk unc investigation thread!

9/3/2010 7:35:38 AM

^^ I wouldn't be too deflated, this kid sounds like he got talked into going to one party, had little knowledge of what was going on and cooperated completely with the NCAA investigators. One thing I take from all of the reports early on from IC and UNC insiders that everything is ok, and players are in the clear is there must have been some serious lying going on in the early stages, especially from Marvin and Greg. As exhibited last year w/the Dez Bryant situation, the NCAA doesnt take too kindly to those sort of things.

4 lowered to 2 games sounds right about in line with what I expected.

9/3/2010 7:37:28 AM

UNC's flight leaves in 2 hours

Hopefully Schad is on the case and will tweet out who didn't make it.

9/3/2010 7:38:53 AM

Probably everyone except for Austin and Little. Baddour is still trying to claim that players might be cleared on game day so probably look for a lot of the suspensions not to be known until the very last minute.

9/3/2010 8:12:02 AM

Quote :

"Less than 2 hours 'til the bus leaves Chapel Hill. Little, Austin won't be on it. Setting over/under at 5. I'll take the over."

joe's on it

9/3/2010 8:29:26 AM

^^ I thought I read somewhere that the school could get in trouble for paying traveling expenses for sanctioned players later on if they were to be found guilty. Is that not the case here?

9/3/2010 8:54:45 AM

BetUS took the game off the board sometime last night.

9/3/2010 9:05:17 AM

I am sure there are a few creepsters out there with UNC rosters watching who gets on the bus/plane.

9/3/2010 9:22:29 AM

9/3/2010 9:27:09 AM

live bus updates on AM 620 online.

no news yet.

9/3/2010 9:35:09 AM

Quote :

"^^ I thought I read somewhere that the school could get in trouble for paying traveling expenses for sanctioned players later on if they were to be found guilty. Is that not the case here?"

Supposedly bitch told t. zarzour that he may allow some kids to travel but not even go into the stadium. I heard that to so I am not sure how they are getting around it.

9/3/2010 9:35:28 AM

The word from IC Admin is that there will be 12 players out tomorrow. Seems pretty official.

Ineligible: defensive tackle Marvin Austin, cornerback Charles Brown, cornerback Kendric Burney, wide receiver Greg Little, defensive end Michael McAdoo and defensive end Robert Quinn.

Withheld: tailback Shaun Draughn, defensive end Linwan Euwell, safety Brian Gupton, tailback Ryan Houston, safety Da’Norris Searcy and safety Jonathan Smith.

9/3/2010 9:52:30 AM

12 PLAYERS OUT

Quote :

"Chapel Hill – The University of North Carolina has declared six student-athletes on the football team ineligible for Saturday’s season-opening game for violating school and/or NCAA rules. The University is also withholding at least six other student-athletes from Saturday’s game while the investigation continues. The six ineligible student-athletes include: defensive tackle Marvin Austin, cornerback Charles Brown, cornerback Kendric Burney, wide receiver Greg Little, defensive end Michael McAdoo and defensive end Robert Quinn. Six other student-athletes who will be withheld from Saturday’s game include: tailback Shaun Draughn, defensive end Linwan Euwell, safety Brian Gupton, tailback Ryan Houston, safety Da’Norris Searcy and safety Jonathan Smith. The number of games that those 12 student-athletes may miss has not been determined at this time. The investigation continues to include both agent-related and academic issues. The University also continues to work today with the NCAA to determine the eligibility status of three other student-athletes. Those three will not accompany the team to Atlanta on Friday morning. Further information will be announced when a decision on their status for the game is reached. “We’re obviously very disappointed to learn that the actions of a number of our student-athletes have resulted in their being unable to compete in Saturday’s game,” says Director of Athletics Dick Baddour. “It is important to note again that people should not make assumptions as to the nature of each student-athlete’s involvement with these issues. “We are still working with the NCAA staff to resolve these eligibility issues. The NCAA is focusing on each of their situations on a case-by-case basis. Together we are working to determine their status in as thorough and fair a process as is possible. “I know our fans share my disappointment, but I hope they will show their strong support for the student-athletes on the football team who will represent our University on Saturday. I am proud of the way they have worked so hard to prepare for this season despite numerous distractions. They have my full support.” “Moving forward, Dick Baddour, Butch Davis and I are determined to use this as an opportunity to look hard at our programs, resources and people to ensure that everyone associated with the football program upholds the values that are central to Carolina’s culture, most especially our academic values,” says Chancellor Holden Thorp. “As I’ve have said, there is no single game more important than the character and integrity of this University,” says head football coach Butch Davis. “We are disappointed the players’ choices have denied them the opportunity to compete alongside their teammates and represent the University of North Carolina. Our coaches and players have a tremendous challenge this weekend, and despite these circumstances, our team will be excited to face LSU.”"

9/3/2010 9:52:38 AM

9/3/2010 9:56:20 AM

The University also continues to work today with the NCAA to determine the eligibility status of three other student-athletes. Those three will not accompany the team to Atlanta on Friday morning. Further information will be announced when a decision on their status for the game is reached.

forgot this

9/3/2010 9:56:44 AM

9 on defense
2 running backs

not 16 but still, ouch

9/3/2010 9:57:12 AM

Would really like to know who those other three are.

9/3/2010 9:57:52 AM

ahahah no defense, no backfield, no Little

WIN US ONE, TJ

9/3/2010 9:57:55 AM

and TJ Yates is still the starting QB (for added pain)

i wish i had some kind of stream of consciousness feed on the IC boards, this is gonna be an EPIC meltdown

[Edited on September 3, 2010 at 10:01 AM. Reason : a]

9/3/2010 9:59:40 AM

grabbin mah pop corn, going over to IC boards the rest of the day

9/3/2010 10:01:39 AM

This is a rumor on two of the other three...

Quote :

"Quan, Deunta also possibly out"

9/3/2010 10:02:04 AM

straight-up 100 proof delusion:

Quote :

"not good, not as bad as i thought. WE CAN STILL WIN. GO HEELS!"

9/3/2010 10:02:23 AM

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=78&f=1408

F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5

9/3/2010 10:02:36 AM

which stage is denial?

Quote :

"This is beyond ridiculous. I don't feel the punishment is fitting the crime here. Is this unprecedented in college football, for 12 athletes to be withheld?"

9/3/2010 10:04:00 AM

feeling pretty good about my $50 bet on this game after this news

9/3/2010 10:04:49 AM

the three are sturdivant, b. carter, and d. williams. they did not board the bus.

9/3/2010 10:05:01 AM

Quote :

"“We’re obviously very disappointed to learn that the actions of a number of our student-athletes have resulted in their being unable to compete in Saturday’s game,”"

Quote :

"“It is important to note again that people should not make assumptions as to the nature of each student-athlete’s involvement with these issues."

How do these two statements NOT contradict themselves?

Also,

Quote :

"“Moving forward, Dick Baddour, Butch Davis and I are determined to use this as an opportunity to look hard at our programs, resources and people to ensure that everyone associated with the football program upholds the values that are central to Carolina’s culture, most especially our academic values,”"

Read: your ass is gone Butch (and possibly Baddour).

9/3/2010 10:05:07 AM

other three are Carter, Sturdivant, Williams.

(based on them not boarding the bus)

9/3/2010 10:05:26 AM

you guys have GOT to listen to taylor zarzour, UNC-CH whiners are coming out of the woodwork, ripping the NCAA

9/3/2010 10:05:40 AM

9/3/2010 10:07:51 AM

9/3/2010 10:08:43 AM

this is the best one so far, shit-faced delusion:

Quote :

"TJ and the offense will have to play lights out to put points on the board and keep LSU's offense off the field. Time of possession will be a huge factor in this game."

9/3/2010 10:08:53 AM

Saturday's gonna be good. I have tickets to the WCU game and I'm gonna leave at halftime to watch the Heels get stomped.

9/3/2010 10:09:41 AM

I'd like to get a list of their two-deep with the suspended ones in bold. I know most of these guys are big-time players, but I would just like to stare at it for a while...

9/3/2010 10:10:01 AM

Greg Barnes says White might be out too

Time for the

Quote :

"FOURTH STRING BACK"

9/3/2010 10:10:23 AM

From what I can tell, they've got two guys left on D that are starters. Reddick (MLB) and Powell (DT).

9/3/2010 10:10:44 AM

god this shit is golden

Quote :

"UNBELIEVABLE!!! Someone needs to let the NCAA know that they need to investigate every single school on the academics thing, if they do that then we will be on an even playing field, although the games won't be very exciting."

Quote :

"UNC Football is the most snakebitten athletic entity i have ever witnessed in my entire life. This group cannot be successful despite all the opportunities in the world. Our one game to prove to the world that we are back and this happens. I'm exhausted from just trying to find the reasons."

Quote :

"imagine LSU fans are flocking to ATL now to scoop up tickets from disgruntled UNC fans. A national showcase of shame tomorrow folks."

Quote :

"No need to panic. There will still be some very talented players on that field for UNC. Some may be inexperienced and some may have to play more than they're used to, but all of these guys got a lot of snaps against starters during TC. We may still lose, but it won't be the end of the world."

Quote :

"Many of you will be quick to kill me for this, but the coaching staff has to be responsible here. Any number of kids can go "rogue" in college athletics, but I don't see reports of any freakin' team in the country getting their azzes handed to them before the season starts. Coaches and athletic department drop the ball big here. Disappointing and embarrassing."

and the best one

Quote :

"Looks like Joe Schad's sources are better than anyone's on this board. "

[Edited on September 3, 2010 at 10:15 AM. Reason : d]

9/3/2010 10:11:54 AM

My sense is that this is going to start moving its way up the chain and into the coaching staff soon.

9/3/2010 10:12:25 AM

Good luck facing LSU with a decimated defensive line and secondary, without your best linebacker and 2 best running backs.

*Also missing your best wide receiver and still stuck with TJ Yates under center.

[Edited on September 3, 2010 at 10:16 AM. Reason : .]

9/3/2010 10:15:23 AM

9/3/2010 10:16:44 AM

http://www.wralsportsfan.com/unc/story/8235273/

9/3/2010 10:17:01 AM

Now my only worry is how the whole universe hates NCSU, so it would be just like the universe if UNC somehow finds a way to win... like that UCONN game last year.

9/3/2010 10:17:30 AM

9/3/2010 10:17:31 AM