I also work with a guy who is pretty tuned into A&M and there are definitely some folks that are nervous. I hate unnamed sources and am not always a fan of ESPN "reporting", but I find it hard to believe this was a completely fabricated story just to trash the Aggies. I also don't think the NCAA will do squat about it if they find evidence, seeing as they are in a battle with the UN to be the most worthless oversight and enforcement agency on the planet.
"I don't think anyone around the country has any idea how good we are going to be." - Coach Justin Stepp
Nacho wrote:so espn says something that they say someone said to them and somehow it is true. that is not evidence. espn looks bad. they can't back up their story and they know it. it is pure fabrication. johynny wouldn't be playing saturday if there were a shread of truth to this. tamu wouldn't risk it. too much is on the line.
There is video evidence of the private signings and dealers submitted consecutive items for authenitcation numbering in the hundreds. The evidence is pretty damming if you ask me. They simply need to break someone down to confess.
Manziel has proven time and time again the only cares about one thing, himself. To hell with anyone else. I have no doubt he took the money, no one signs that much crap especially the Money Badger, by the way that is a great name for him. I really believe this kid would dump on his family if it meant that he benefits. Oops, he has pretty much done that already
Perhaps making it more difficult for the NCAA to persuade autograph dealers to cooperate is a Texas law that makes anyone who "knew or reasonably should have known" he was breaking NCAA rules (or causing someone else to break them) "is liable for damages in an action brought by an institution."
Someone mentioned that The Money Badger is worth $37 million in publicity to A$M. If you are an autograph broker, why would you risk that in a lawsuit from A$M.
"Johnny Manziel met with the NCAA and he has reportedly denied any wrongdoing in the ongoing autograph scandal. The NCAA is soon expected to give A&M a recommendation whether to play Manziel or hold him out for Saturday's season-opening game against Rice. This recommendation would not be a definitive ruling on Manziel's eligibility. If they play him after being advised not to, however, it could make things worse if he is ever deemed ineligible."
