TS = tidesports.com forum. This was re-posted on td.com a while ago by a MSU poster. Just passing it along.
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</font>_________________________________________________<font class="PostDisplay">quote="Gilbert_Grape"]Take
this for what it is worth. I'm just an old guy who knows little and
remembers even less, but I've been around enough times to know what to
believe and what not to believe.
I've been reading this forum
off and on, but have never posted here. I don't plan on posting here
again, but I do want to make my one post count.
To begin,
those of you who are jumping ship because there is no damning evidence
thus far, man up and be patient. Rome wasn't built in a day, and the
barn won't burn faster just because you want it to. Trust me, though- it
will burn.
My credentials are this: I know people who are in
position to know things because I used to be one of those "in the know".
I was involved in the initial investigation at SMU, not as a University
official but as an NCAA pencil pusher. Right now, I have one son
teaching at UAT and another in the athletic department at Auburn (I also
have a cousin who was once employed by Auburn, but he has since cut
ties with them after a falling out a few years ago). Finally, my
neighbor and closest friend started as a CART agent with the FBI and
does work with AccessData's FTK on the side (he's the guy who proves you
visited those websites you lied to your wife about). I say all of that
to say this: I consider myself well-connected. That does not mean,
however, that I will defend to the death my sources. Anyone offering
"insider" information, unless they are actively involved, is only doing
so out of good faith to their sources and a belief that they can
contribute in some way. This is where I stand.
(1)Cam Newton:
Unless he stands at a podium and flashes cash, he's playing against
Bama. However, his ineligibility is guaranteed. Auburn knows this, the
SEC knows this, the NCAA knows this, and Cam (should) know this. This
is the least of Auburn's worries because,
(2) Auburn is going down.
Cam is essentially a diversion. Let me repeat myself again: CAM Is
ESSENTIALLY A DIVERSION. There was a slush fund, and this fund was
accessed by Auburn players through ATM cards. The paper trail will show
this. The FBI is offering unbelievable deals for those who talk.
Unfortunately, those in the know have to keep hush-hush while people are
talking because this is a federal investigation, which is why
(3)
This has taken so long. It is a process, people. The NCAA and others are
not just sitting on their thumbs. It's like being in line at
McDonald's- no matter how fast you want to move, you have to wait on the
folks in front of you. Auburn knows this, and the mood in the Barn
offices is gloomy at best. There is concern over heavy, heavy penalties,
including loss of SACS and the NCAA Death Penalty. However,
(4)
Auburn will not be given the Death Penalty, and it's extremely unlikely
that it will lose SACS. The Alabama legislature and governor are willing
to do whatever it takes to keep Auburn open and funded. The last time
Auburn was in trouble with SACS, the governor begged for them to be
spared. That won't work this time, but that is because the Alabama
legislature is going to
(5) Clean house at Auburn. The BOT will be
made up of congressman (if certain folks have their way), and no one
other than academic deans will retain administrative positions. The
state of Alabama, UAT, and the SEC NEED Auburn open, which is partly why
(6) Auburn will (almost certainly) not receive the Death Penalty.
This is the only part of my information that I wish I felt more
comfortable about. There is talk among those in the NCAA office of TV
blackouts, scholly reductions in the 50+ (over at least 4 years) range,
limits on assistants, and a revocation of almost all recruiting rights.
Monstrous fines will be levied as well. This brings me to my last point,
(7) Most of the Auburn folks were grossly unaware of any of this.
Chizik's reputation is dead amongst many boosters and faculty. There was
a meeting at an airport to discuss what everyone (boosters, admins,
etc.) knew, and as the meeting went on, anger turned to fear, fear
turned to rage, and rage turned into disbelief. It was during this
meeting that possible implications on SACS was brought up, during which
point near panic ensued. The Auburn folks are waiting on the hammer,
when they should be preparing for the bomb.
So, take all of
this with a grain (or truckload) of salt. I won't post again, so don't
post anything expecting a reply from me. Forget about all of this crap
with "a big story coming in X days"- there is no timetable for this.
Expect this to go slowly, and expect Auburn to finish its season with no
NCAA/SEC intervention. Once again, I am passing along information that I
trust- what you do with it is your choice.
Respectfully yours,
G. Franklin[/quote]
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<font class="UserInfo">Brandon, MS
Member since Nov 2010
57 posts
</font>_________________________________________________<font class="PostDisplay">quote="Gilbert_Grape"]Take
this for what it is worth. I'm just an old guy who knows little and
remembers even less, but I've been around enough times to know what to
believe and what not to believe.
I've been reading this forum
off and on, but have never posted here. I don't plan on posting here
again, but I do want to make my one post count.
To begin,
those of you who are jumping ship because there is no damning evidence
thus far, man up and be patient. Rome wasn't built in a day, and the
barn won't burn faster just because you want it to. Trust me, though- it
will burn.
My credentials are this: I know people who are in
position to know things because I used to be one of those "in the know".
I was involved in the initial investigation at SMU, not as a University
official but as an NCAA pencil pusher. Right now, I have one son
teaching at UAT and another in the athletic department at Auburn (I also
have a cousin who was once employed by Auburn, but he has since cut
ties with them after a falling out a few years ago). Finally, my
neighbor and closest friend started as a CART agent with the FBI and
does work with AccessData's FTK on the side (he's the guy who proves you
visited those websites you lied to your wife about). I say all of that
to say this: I consider myself well-connected. That does not mean,
however, that I will defend to the death my sources. Anyone offering
"insider" information, unless they are actively involved, is only doing
so out of good faith to their sources and a belief that they can
contribute in some way. This is where I stand.
(1)Cam Newton:
Unless he stands at a podium and flashes cash, he's playing against
Bama. However, his ineligibility is guaranteed. Auburn knows this, the
SEC knows this, the NCAA knows this, and Cam (should) know this. This
is the least of Auburn's worries because,
(2) Auburn is going down.
Cam is essentially a diversion. Let me repeat myself again: CAM Is
ESSENTIALLY A DIVERSION. There was a slush fund, and this fund was
accessed by Auburn players through ATM cards. The paper trail will show
this. The FBI is offering unbelievable deals for those who talk.
Unfortunately, those in the know have to keep hush-hush while people are
talking because this is a federal investigation, which is why
(3)
This has taken so long. It is a process, people. The NCAA and others are
not just sitting on their thumbs. It's like being in line at
McDonald's- no matter how fast you want to move, you have to wait on the
folks in front of you. Auburn knows this, and the mood in the Barn
offices is gloomy at best. There is concern over heavy, heavy penalties,
including loss of SACS and the NCAA Death Penalty. However,
(4)
Auburn will not be given the Death Penalty, and it's extremely unlikely
that it will lose SACS. The Alabama legislature and governor are willing
to do whatever it takes to keep Auburn open and funded. The last time
Auburn was in trouble with SACS, the governor begged for them to be
spared. That won't work this time, but that is because the Alabama
legislature is going to
(5) Clean house at Auburn. The BOT will be
made up of congressman (if certain folks have their way), and no one
other than academic deans will retain administrative positions. The
state of Alabama, UAT, and the SEC NEED Auburn open, which is partly why
(6) Auburn will (almost certainly) not receive the Death Penalty.
This is the only part of my information that I wish I felt more
comfortable about. There is talk among those in the NCAA office of TV
blackouts, scholly reductions in the 50+ (over at least 4 years) range,
limits on assistants, and a revocation of almost all recruiting rights.
Monstrous fines will be levied as well. This brings me to my last point,
(7) Most of the Auburn folks were grossly unaware of any of this.
Chizik's reputation is dead amongst many boosters and faculty. There was
a meeting at an airport to discuss what everyone (boosters, admins,
etc.) knew, and as the meeting went on, anger turned to fear, fear
turned to rage, and rage turned into disbelief. It was during this
meeting that possible implications on SACS was brought up, during which
point near panic ensued. The Auburn folks are waiting on the hammer,
when they should be preparing for the bomb.
So, take all of
this with a grain (or truckload) of salt. I won't post again, so don't
post anything expecting a reply from me. Forget about all of this crap
with "a big story coming in X days"- there is no timetable for this.
Expect this to go slowly, and expect Auburn to finish its season with no
NCAA/SEC intervention. Once again, I am passing along information that I
trust- what you do with it is your choice.
Respectfully yours,
G. Franklin[/quote]
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