"In this case, the agent used a player to get other players to come somewhere where the agents could meet them"
Quote source: Nick Saban
This was posted in the comments by BamaHadMeAtHello, but it deserves mentioning here. Based on what Lord Saban says, it would rationally lead one to conclude that the agent in question had Marvin Austin use his friendship with certain players, including Marcell Dareus, to get these guys come to South Beach. This meshes with earlier claims by Dareus to UA officials that he did not know it was an agent-hosted party or anything of the sort, and it also makes sense regarding other unconfirmed claims that Dareus merely went to Miami to meet up with friends.
Furthermore, it certainly would explain why Steve Spurrier told Weslye Saunders to stay the hell away from Austin, and why Austin is perceived to be in much more trouble than the other named players. Either way, some of the latest information we have is starting to sound very positive for Dareus' status.
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Please pound them into a fine powder and shit upon the remains.
Sincerely,
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by kleph on Jul 21, 2010 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Sure why not
seems like an easy request we’d be honored to fulfill.
I’ll only add that while most LSU fans are expressing solidarity with our compatriots to the east, it’s really just whistling past the graveyard until this whole matter is settled and we know for sure no Tigers involved. After that, you can expect the full barrage of OFFSEASON AGENT VIOLATION NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Y’ALLL
Until then however, we stand firm with our SEC brethren in decrying these heinous acts of corruption by persons from the lesser conference of the Atlantic seaboard.
Managing Editor/Chief Lackey-And The Valley Shook
well, damn...
it looks like i don’t have to be ashamed for being a coon ass today.
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Don't Worry
I TOTALLY would have posted an unrelated music video at the end of that reply if the commenting system allowed for it…
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We're happy to accept whatever national championships you want to give us.
And don’t think we ain’t countin’ ’em.
/Got 172?
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by PeteHoliday on Jul 21, 2010 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Amen.
It's not what you've done but what you are doing that matters.
And the roses in this grand ol' stadium are once again Crimson. - Eli Gold, CTSN Broadcast of the BCS Championship Game at the Rose Bowl, 1-7-2010
by AlabamaJammer on Jul 21, 2010 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Careful Kleph....
you know you just you’re just asking for Heelfan to show up!!
by BamaGirlinDallas on Jul 21, 2010 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
OMG!
His stupidity is wearing off ME now!
That was supposed to say “you know you’re just asking”!! Jeez!
by BamaGirlinDallas on Jul 21, 2010 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
That would end well for him.
"Only the strong survive, but the strong still get their ass whipped." -Nick Saban
What a douche
Saban kept referring to what agents do as "entrapment." Really? Was the agent wired or disguised as a plumber?
If what Saban said about the NC player tricking other players plays out to be true, this guy needs to be taken out and flogged.
Some people say "If you can't beat them, join them". I say "If you can't beat them, beat them", because they will be expecting you to join them, so you will have the element of surprise.
by BamaHadMeAtHello on Jul 21, 2010 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly how would a plumber
be accused of entrapment?
by BamaGirlinDallas on Jul 21, 2010 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
when you think he's just fixing your sink
and then he shows you some crack.
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by kleph on Jul 21, 2010 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
A plumber...
…always the butt of a joke….
"High standards come from passion within...." --Coach Nick Saban
by NiceLittleSaturday on Jul 21, 2010 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn I'm an idiot...
I though he was talking about Crack Cocaine. I was wondering why BGV was ewwwing. In my defense it was after midnight here when Kleph posted this.
wow.
I was feeling mighty fine with the world until I read that steaming pile of sheissa. He obviously ignored the part where he spoke of the agent education program that the program has had in place.
That white stuff on the top of chickencrap...... is chickencrap.
Schultz is really stupid at times...
Most of the Atlanta sports types try to take a pro-sports mentality… so they just assume the colleges aren’t doing enough and go back to discussing the salary cap.
Fumbles. It was always Fumbles
They all have...
Mike Bell on 790 am was trying to laugh at Saban… “What are they gonna do, have an agents police? Pff”
To which David Pollack (a guy who gets it in regards to college sports) responded, “They should!”
Fumbles. It was always Fumbles
well, actually, we shouldn't
the university should take care of it from the side of the athletes and the nfl or players association should be handling from the side of the agents. but they aren’t and now the schools have to pick up the slack or suffer.
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Other things Nick Saban has not discussed in a press conference and, therefore, must not have an opinion on:
- What sort of shoes the players wear
- Boxers or Briefs
- Little Debbies other than oatmeal cream pies
- Global Warming
- What he’s going to have for dinner
- Fourth amendment rights
- Racial genocide
- Heart disease
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by PeteHoliday on Jul 21, 2010 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
- Boxers or Briefs
if that man doesn’t go commando then it’s a blow against FREEDOM EVERYWHERE.
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Weslye Saunders has been upset with Spurrier
and the program there for quite some time, even reportedly telling recruits to not come there in the last cycle.
He’s not going to listen to what Steve tells him even though it really is for his own good.
just a quick thanks to everyone for helping out and participating today
it’s been a busy one for us…
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for at least 30 or 40 of those views.
Roll Tide!
by rolltidefromaz on Jul 21, 2010 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I am cautiously optimistic about Dareus
but I still wouldn’t be surprised to see CNS make an example of him.
why?
for being duped by a friend? saban’s a hardass but he’s never given any evidence of being unfair to his players.
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Agreed.
He’s beyond pissed at this agent, but he has done nothing but defend Dareus. He may rip off the fingernails of the agent, however.
Some people say "If you can't beat them, join them". I say "If you can't beat them, beat them", because they will be expecting you to join them, so you will have the element of surprise.
by BamaHadMeAtHello on Jul 21, 2010 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly...
Saban has done nothing but defend him and his fellow players at this point. He’s not going to make an example out of anyone over this.
If he makes an example out of anyone, it will be the NFL by telling their scouts to stay the fuck out of Tuscaloosa until they implement a legitimate disciplinary system for scofflaw agents.
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by outsidethesidelines on Jul 21, 2010 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
defending a player in public is one thing
but “old school” in house discipline is a different matter. I’m talking about running every step in that gorgeous renovated stadium. Somebody needs to stress test the new addition, might as well be Dareus.
if it's house discipline
it should stay in house. i don’t need to know the infraction or the punishment.
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True, I should have been more specific
in my original comment. If he makes Dareus an example, the target audience is the team, not the public.
now if saban catches this agent
i want the ensuing mahem to be carried out in the quad.
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RBR is gonna pass 10,000,000 "page views" by this weekend....
you guys run an excellent website. this has been by far the best and most consistent source of news this whole offseason, from the conference realignment melodrama to the ever unfolding “south-beach-gate” non sense. this site tops ESPN, Rivals, CBS, and all the rest when it coems to breaking news, broken down, in a coherent and non sensationalistic manner. Good on ya lads!
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thanks
but to be clear, we’ve just tried to be an effective filter and sounding board. the leg work is done by the professionals. but it matters you guys appreciate the effort.
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We do kleph.....
the information on RBR is up faster than any other source for information on Alabama football………..and the opinion/analysis pieces are second to none……….that being said, I think my favorite part of this site is the discussion that inevitably follows after any post……….I love how you guys participate in the discussion, and if there is a more intelligent, knowledgeable community on the internets, I haven’t found it………
The frequent updates
also keep me checking several times a day. Seriously, this and a particularly well-run Bama forum are the two main places I check for my fix.
OK, we need a running checklist of party guests and schools...
Sure, speculation, blah blah, and so on, but still, the complete guest list has got to come out:
FL – Pouncey
NC – Austin
SC – Saunders
AL – Dareus
GA – ?
(the remainder of the SEC schools)
Any other ACC schools? Big East? Etc.?
To paraphrase a friend of mine who frequently quotes Yosemite Sam: “Hangin’s TOO GOOD for that agent!”
Pouncey wasn't there
was he? His issue is separate and unrelated, I believe. He got money before the sugar bowl. Nothing to do with this party as far as I know.
Some people say "If you can't beat them, join them". I say "If you can't beat them, beat them", because they will be expecting you to join them, so you will have the element of surprise.
by BamaHadMeAtHello on Jul 21, 2010 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
You are all over this thing
Post some fanposts, we might be able to cut you in on the awesome profit-sharing deal we’ve got.
I'm wrong all the time.
by PeteHoliday on Jul 21, 2010 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
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