Non lawyer opinion here, but I think one of the issues with the B1G's case is that the scheme has yet to be determined as impermissible. My comment from the Official B1G Statement Announcing Suspension thread:
Tony refers to the Wyld Stallions’ actions as an “impermissible scheme” forty times in his notice.He even tries to put those words in the mouth of the NCAA in section I.E.:
E. The NCAA Provides Its Evidentiary Conclusions to the University and the Conference About the Scheme
On November 2, a senior Conference staff member and I participated in a call with NCAA President Baker, other senior NCAA staff members, and the University’s Athletic Director, General Counsel, and outside counsel. During that call, the NCAA informed the Conference and the University that, based on its investigation and the evidence it had collected, the NCAA “knew and could prove” the following:
the staff member participated in and coordinated a vast off campus, in-person advance scouting scheme involving a network of individuals;
he purchased and forwarded tickets for games involving future University football opponents, and the tickets were for seats strategically located for stealing the future opponents’ signs;
he and others acting at his direction video recorded signs used by future University opponents while attending the opponents’ games in person;
information, including videos of future opponents’ signs, was delivered back to the staff member by those who had attended the games and taken the videos at his direction; and
during the time in question, including through the University’s seventh game of the 2023 season, the staff member was present on the University’s sidelines, dressed similarly to University coaches, in close proximity to University coaches, and he communicated directly with such coaches.
In light of this information, the NCAA informed the University and me that the existence of the impermissible scheme by this University football staff member was “uncontroverted.” The NCAA indicated that it was continuing its investigation to determine, among other things, who else knew about and/or was involved in the scheme
Notice what is absent in the bullet points about what the NCAA “knew and could prove”?
The NCAA definitively calling the actions of the Wyld Stallions impermissible.
Tony refers to the Wyld Stallions’ actions as an “impermissible scheme” forty times in his notice.He even tries to put those words in the mouth of the NCAA in section I.E.:
E. The NCAA Provides Its Evidentiary Conclusions to the University and the Conference About the Scheme
On November 2, a senior Conference staff member and I participated in a call with NCAA President Baker, other senior NCAA staff members, and the University’s Athletic Director, General Counsel, and outside counsel. During that call, the NCAA informed the Conference and the University that, based on its investigation and the evidence it had collected, the NCAA “knew and could prove” the following:
the staff member participated in and coordinated a vast off campus, in-person advance scouting scheme involving a network of individuals;
he purchased and forwarded tickets for games involving future University football opponents, and the tickets were for seats strategically located for stealing the future opponents’ signs;
he and others acting at his direction video recorded signs used by future University opponents while attending the opponents’ games in person;
information, including videos of future opponents’ signs, was delivered back to the staff member by those who had attended the games and taken the videos at his direction; and
during the time in question, including through the University’s seventh game of the 2023 season, the staff member was present on the University’s sidelines, dressed similarly to University coaches, in close proximity to University coaches, and he communicated directly with such coaches.
In light of this information, the NCAA informed the University and me that the existence of the impermissible scheme by this University football staff member was “uncontroverted.” The NCAA indicated that it was continuing its investigation to determine, among other things, who else knew about and/or was involved in the scheme
Notice what is absent in the bullet points about what the NCAA “knew and could prove”?
The NCAA definitively calling the actions of the Wyld Stallions impermissible.
Sam also said that the B1G "came in with a more drastic tone than anyone was expecting."
Comparing that with the Balas post quoted above:
Sources tell us the Big Ten presented Michigan with "overwhelming evidence" of "a plot so extensive" that, in the words of one at the meeting, "someone should have known."
It sounds to me like they just regurgitated all the info we already are aware of, and the sources are sending the top for another ride.
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I think an AD staff member would be responsible for something like that, not the players.
That's what they said about Blake last year after Illinois.
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He gets forward progress, because he was thrown backwards into the end zone.
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Non lawyer opinion here, but I think one of the issues with the B1G's case is that the scheme has yet to be determined as impermissible. My comment from the Official B1G Statement Announcing Suspension thread:
Tony refers to the Wyld Stallions’ actions as an “impermissible scheme” forty times in his notice. He even tries to put those words in the mouth of the NCAA in section I.E.:
Notice what is absent in the bullet points about what the NCAA “knew and could prove”?
The NCAA definitively calling the actions of the Wyld Stallions impermissible.
Fuck Ohio
Which Les to the turd in the first place.
Fox Sports, perhaps?
Did he mention he played football at Michigan?
That looks like it was approved!
Am I reading that correctly?
Tony refers to the Wyld Stallions’ actions as an “impermissible scheme” forty times in his notice. He even tries to put those words in the mouth of the NCAA in section I.E.:
Notice what is absent in the bullet points about what the NCAA “knew and could prove”?
The NCAA definitively calling the actions of the Wyld Stallions impermissible.
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It's been distracting for me.
USC 28
0:20…
Washington 35
USC 28
0:20 2nd
Completely changed the trajectory!
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Boilermakers off the tracks already.
I was cackling with glee when I saw the wide-body LB running out to "cover" Edwards.
At least the tailgate 😁
Still can't believe Coach Taylor got cut!
Ouch!!
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Sam also said that the B1G "came in with a more drastic tone than anyone was expecting."
Comparing that with the Balas post quoted above:
It sounds to me like they just regurgitated all the info we already are aware of, and the sources are sending the top for another ride.
Damn well better have!
At least he didn't hump the shark.