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(KWG: you must be so proud...)
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NCAA to take look at 'Noles
Gov. Jeb Bush helped FSU persuade a high school player to sign with the school.
Emily Badger | Sentinel Staff Writer
Posted February 4, 2006
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida State may be facing a secondary NCAA violation -- one that would warrant essentially a slap on the wrist from the governing body -- after Gov. Jeb Bush delivered a favor to university President T.K. Wetherell.
Bush admitted this week to sending a message to New Jersey high school football player Myron Rolle, the top-rated recruit in the country according to some services, encouraging him to come to the Sunshine State. And, more specifically, Florida State.
And now -- with Rolle already on campus -- the university is preparing to send an explanation to the NCAA.
"The NCAA is aware of the situation and has been in contact with Florida State University," the NCAA said in a statement. "We are waiting for the university to submit information, and we will analyze it to determine if any violations occurred."
Bush went on the defensive this week -- not because he may have cost FSU a finger wag from the NCAA but because he appeared to show the school favor when FSU wasn't the only state football power recruiting Rolle.
"The mistake I made was listening to the president of FSU say that [Rolle] was being recruited by Stanford, Duke, Notre Dame, Michigan," Bush said this week. "He failed to mention that he was also being recruited by the University of Florida and the University of Miami. So I would have done the exact same thing for the Gators and for the Hurricanes, I promise you.
"Truth be known, I'm a Hurricane fan," Bush said.
Bush several times this week referred to Rolle as a potential Rhodes scholar, suggesting that he was worth luring to the state as much for his academic promise as his football talent.
That angle could figure in FSU's defense to the NCAA.
Emily Badger can be reached at ebadger@orlandosentinel.com.
Full Version: NCAA: JEB! Improperly Helped f$u
*sigh* Yes, this is life at universities in Florida, who have decided that appointing former legislators such as T.K. Wetherill, former speaker of the Florida House (Florida State), and Frank Brogan, former lieutenant governor (Florida Atlantic), and, for that matter, Donna Shalala (Miami) as university presidents is the best and surest fundraising strategy that they can think of.
At least Wetherill and Shalala have academic backgrounds -- and Shalala was at the University of Wisconsin before she joined Clinton's cabinet. Brogan -- don't get me started....
At least Wetherill and Shalala have academic backgrounds -- and Shalala was at the University of Wisconsin before she joined Clinton's cabinet. Brogan -- don't get me started....
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SoFlaSpartan:
At least Wetherill and Shalala have academic backgrounds
Yep, when I think "rocket scientist", I think of T.K.At least Wetherill and Shalala have academic backgrounds
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GatorJamie:
(KWG: you must be so proud...)
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NCAA to take look at 'Noles
Gov. Jeb Bush helped FSU persuade a high school player to sign with the school.
\"Truth be known, I'm a Hurricane fan,\" Bush said.
Screwed by a Bush again. What else is new? :mad: (KWG: you must be so proud...)
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NCAA to take look at 'Noles
Gov. Jeb Bush helped FSU persuade a high school player to sign with the school.
\"Truth be known, I'm a Hurricane fan,\" Bush said.
(At least it wasn't the one with herpes! eek! )
[ February 06, 2006, 05:37 AM: Message edited by: KeyWest Guy ]
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GatorJamie:
\"Truth be known, I'm a Hurricane fan,\" Bush said.
He must be one of the 100 or so fans that regularly fill the Orange Bowl for Hurricane home games. \"Truth be known, I'm a Hurricane fan,\" Bush said.
Don't worry, PS, we're floating in new fans every day!
Weekly?
Ummm, Daily! wink
Ummm, Daily! wink
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KeyWest Guy:
Don't worry, PS, we're floating in new fans every day!
Yeah, but I thought they all liked baseball... Don't worry, PS, we're floating in new fans every day!
That's fine, because we've got a four-time national championship program in baseball too. :cool:
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KeyWest Guy:
That's fine, because we've got a four-time national championship program in baseball too. :cool:
Oh, do they fill the Orange Bowl then? LOL
That's fine, because we've got a four-time national championship program in baseball too. :cool:
Yeah, that record crowd of 109,313 didn't help much last time the two teams met, huh?
Miami downs Penn St. 33-7.
Miami downs Penn St. 33-7.
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In a touching scene, Taliaferro led the Nittany Lions onto the field before a record crowd of 109,313 at Beaver Stadium.
\"Before the game I was nervous but once I got out there all the nerves went away,\" Taliaferro said. \"I did just what my body told me to do. It was a great moment.\"
Among those caught up in the emotion was Paterno, who had a huge smile on his face.
But the euphoria was quickly erased by the powerful Hurricanes (1-0), who built a 30-0 halftime lead and handed Paterno his worst home loss since a 34-8 setback to Michigan in 1997.
But the stadium was full though. \"Before the game I was nervous but once I got out there all the nerves went away,\" Taliaferro said. \"I did just what my body told me to do. It was a great moment.\"
Among those caught up in the emotion was Paterno, who had a huge smile on his face.
But the euphoria was quickly erased by the powerful Hurricanes (1-0), who built a 30-0 halftime lead and handed Paterno his worst home loss since a 34-8 setback to Michigan in 1997.
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KeyWest Guy:
Yeah, that record crowd of 109,313 didn't help much last time the two teams met, huh?
Miami downs Penn St. 33-7.
So, you saying size doesn't matter? Yeah, that record crowd of 109,313 didn't help much last time the two teams met, huh?
Miami downs Penn St. 33-7.
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In a touching scene, Taliaferro led the Nittany Lions onto the field before a record crowd of 109,313 at Beaver Stadium.
\"Before the game I was nervous but once I got out there all the nerves went away,\" Taliaferro said. \"I did just what my body told me to do. It was a great moment.\"
Among those caught up in the emotion was Paterno, who had a huge smile on his face.
But the euphoria was quickly erased by the powerful Hurricanes (1-0), who built a 30-0 halftime lead and handed Paterno his worst home loss since a 34-8 setback to Michigan in 1997.
But the stadium was full though. \"Before the game I was nervous but once I got out there all the nerves went away,\" Taliaferro said. \"I did just what my body told me to do. It was a great moment.\"
Among those caught up in the emotion was Paterno, who had a huge smile on his face.
But the euphoria was quickly erased by the powerful Hurricanes (1-0), who built a 30-0 halftime lead and handed Paterno his worst home loss since a 34-8 setback to Michigan in 1997.
Oh, and 1999, Penn State 27, Miami 23 at the Orange Bowl. Attendance 74,427. That was your first home sellout in 3 years. You can thank us for the revenue later, I hope you put it to good use. Your game against Florida A&M that year pulled in 54,147. Despite that, you averaged for the season only 39,263 fans per game at home. Yikes!
I see this year you averaged 45,310 fans. At that rate of improvement, you might sell out the stadium on a regular basis in about 30 years. wink Better tell them to start rowing faster.
Geez, what would happen if you stopped winning?
You related to GatorJamie? She thinks attendance is more important than head-to-head results on the field. 33-7 on your home field.
Btw, how many national titles has that attendance gotten you?
'83, '87, '89, '91, '01
Btw, how many national titles has that attendance gotten you?
'83, '87, '89, '91, '01
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KeyWest Guy:
You related to GatorJamie? She thinks attendance is more important than head-to-head results on the field. 33-7 on your home field.
Btw, how many national titles has that attendance gotten you?
'83, '87, '89, '91, '01
Ummmmmmm... well, head to head, on the field, OK. Penn State holds a 7 to 6 game advantage all time against the blowhards of Miami.You related to GatorJamie? She thinks attendance is more important than head-to-head results on the field. 33-7 on your home field.
Btw, how many national titles has that attendance gotten you?
'83, '87, '89, '91, '01
As for National Titles, '82 and '86 (you remember that one, don't you? 14-10 over the Canes, Testaverde intercepted 5 times). But then there's the matter of those undefeated seasons in '12, '68, '69, '73, and '94 where the pollsters had their heads up their... but that's another story. And that doesn't count all the one loss seasons.
Oh, and let me know when your program gets to 770 wins. I'll even let you play your games in an empty stadium. Not that it would be much of a stretch from the current situation...
Ahhhhhh, talking smack about football in February. :cool:
Maybe Miami should build a canal to the Orange Bowl.
Maybe then, their attendance would expand do to a majority of the fan base using their primary mode of a transportation- A RAFT.
Maybe then, their attendance would expand do to a majority of the fan base using their primary mode of a transportation- A RAFT.
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Penn State:
As for National Titles, '82 and '86 (you remember that one, don't you? 14-10 over the Canes, Testaverde intercepted 5 times). But then there's the matter of those undefeated seasons in '12, '68, '69, '73, and '94 where the pollsters had their heads up their... but that's another story. And that doesn't count all the one loss seasons.
That's a lot of words just give the answer--2. As for National Titles, '82 and '86 (you remember that one, don't you? 14-10 over the Canes, Testaverde intercepted 5 times). But then there's the matter of those undefeated seasons in '12, '68, '69, '73, and '94 where the pollsters had their heads up their... but that's another story. And that doesn't count all the one loss seasons.
'83, '87, '89, '91, '01
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WVUBuff:
Maybe Miami should build a canal to the Orange Bowl.
Maybe then, their attendance would expand do to a majority of the fan base using their primary mode of a transportation- A RAFT.
Corndogs & Pizza, outhouse boy!
Maybe Miami should build a canal to the Orange Bowl.
Maybe then, their attendance would expand do to a majority of the fan base using their primary mode of a transportation- A RAFT.
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KeyWest Guy:
'83, '87, '89, '91, '01
OK, as long as we're being brief, let me know how many wins your program has all time.QUOTE
Penn State:
As for National Titles, '82 and '86 (you remember that one, don't you? 14-10 over the Canes, Testaverde intercepted 5 times). But then there's the matter of those undefeated seasons in '12, '68, '69, '73, and '94 where the pollsters had their heads up their... but that's another story. And that doesn't count all the one loss seasons.
That's a lot of words just give the answer--2. As for National Titles, '82 and '86 (you remember that one, don't you? 14-10 over the Canes, Testaverde intercepted 5 times). But then there's the matter of those undefeated seasons in '12, '68, '69, '73, and '94 where the pollsters had their heads up their... but that's another story. And that doesn't count all the one loss seasons.
'83, '87, '89, '91, '01
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Herr Tiggee, where in the hell is your whistle? We have multiple fouls in this thread and you need to sort it out.
KWG and Penn State, youse guys are in trouble.
KWG and Penn State, youse guys are in trouble.
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Aubie In Bham:
Herr Tiggee, where in the hell is your whistle? We have multiple fouls in this thread and you need to sort it out.
KWG and Penn State, youse guys are in trouble.
All in good fun. Well, mostly. Herr Tiggee, where in the hell is your whistle? We have multiple fouls in this thread and you need to sort it out.
KWG and Penn State, youse guys are in trouble.
Though I suppose we have completely hijacked the thread and it's totally off topic.
Don't mind Aubie. She's just trying to score brownie points by "telling" on us.
You know the type.
You know the type.
KWG, is that you in drag?
Oh, KWG looks MUCH cuter in drag that that pic shows. At least that is what I hear....
[ February 14, 2006, 07:20 AM: Message edited by: bballrob ]
[ February 14, 2006, 07:20 AM: Message edited by: bballrob ]
So, would her name be Opina Cunningham?
I was wondering when my bitch would chime in. wink
And you know I'd look all hot and sexy like Pinky Tuscadero!
Pinky, be careful or you're going to overheat the Fonz. Of course, they need some heat up there.
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