Whether it's Roberts or Buford is irrelevant. Bill Self is such a slime ball.
The "Tony Bland FBI scandal" refers to the 2017 FBI investigation into corruption in college basketball, where Bland, then an assistant coach at USC, was implicated. He was arrested as part of the probe and later pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to accepting bribes.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
The "Tony Bland FBI scandal" refers to the 2017 FBI investigation into corruption in college basketball, where Bland, then an assistant coach at USC, was implicated. He was arrested as part of the probe and later pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to accepting bribes.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
- The Investigation:
The FBI investigation, code-named "Operation Varsity Blues," targeted the practice of off-the-books payments to players and their families, which was then against NCAA rules.
- Tony Bland's Role:
Bland was one of ten individuals and four assistant coaches arrested as part of the probe. He was accused of accepting $4,100 in bribes to steer USC players towards specific financial advisors and business managers upon turning professional.
- Legal Consequences:
Bland pleaded guilty to a felony charge and received two years of probation and a three-year show-cause penalty from the NCAA.
- Impact on Career:
The scandal effectively ended his coaching career at USC, where he had been an associate head coach. While he was later hired by Washington in 2024, his hiring was met with criticism due to his past.
