Archive

Suspended! OSU players Pryor, Adams. Herron, Posey and Thomas. How many...

  • jordo212000
    Cowherd was just kind of echoing ewok's statements earlier. Said that if this is "it" for Pryor, he really had a disappointing career. As heralded as he was coming in, he basically amounted to a fast-Trent Dilfer. A game manager who's main job is to not lose the game. Never really was all that explosive as a passer or a runner, and I think that was a mistake by Tress. He was gifted with great speed and size and we relegated him to a pocket passer
  • Manhattan Buckeye
    vball10set;611630 wrote:I heard that the tattoo parlor was being investigated for something unrelated, and that signed jerseys and memorabilia were found in the back room--pretty shady, ain't it?

    This is precisely what I'm most concerned about. Reasonable people know they shouldn't be buying this stuff from amateurs - who the heck were they dealing with? If the worst thing is a 5 game suspension OSU will get off easy.
  • jordo212000
    september63;611614 wrote:Its all about the $$$$. Ironically, the players were suspended for trying to get a little extra $$$. The NCAA lets them play in Sugar Bowl so they (NCAA) can make more $$$

    You mean the BCS. Sure, the NCAA is partly responsible because they are the "official" governing body, but the BCS has the NCAA by the balls.
  • jordo212000
    vball10set;611630 wrote:I heard that the tattoo parlor was being investigated for something unrelated, and that signed jerseys and memorabilia were found in the back room--pretty shady, ain't it?

    This could get ugly.
  • vball10set
    jordo212000;611638 wrote:This could get ugly.

    agreed--I don't think this is by any means over yet
  • cats gone wild
  • zambrown
    I must confess the headline made me chuckle a bit, given that OSU under Coach Tressel is supposed to be squeeky clean and all. But even I have to say that 5 games seems a bit much having just experienced "Newton-gate" as it were. Like many of you, I can't imagine selling a Big 10 Championship ring or gold pants that I personally earned on the field, but I guess these guys don't hold them in such high esteem. In any case, it is just another example for why I'm so happy Michigan didn't win the "bidding war" for Pryor. Dudes clearly an idiot.
  • darbypitcher22
    It would make sens that eventhough these guys are elibigle to play the game, that Tress would just suspend them and take whatever ass beating we get from Arkansas and make an example
  • jordo212000
    darbypitcher22;611644 wrote:It would make sens that eventhough these guys are elibigle to play the game, that Tress would just suspend them and take whatever ass beating we get from Arkansas and make an example

    I kind of hope we don't play any of them either. For one, it might help us with the NCAA in the future if more crap hits the fan, and plus we don't need guys like this on the team. Cut bait and move on.

    If you play them you almost excuse this sort of behavior and you make the statement that "winning/money is most important"
  • tk421
    Yes, I've heard that the FBI is investigating this tattoo parlor. If so, that's going to be even more trouble for these players and the Buckeyes. The NCAA may be corrupt and inconsistent in their punishments, but the Feds don't fuck around.
  • Hamp89
    jordo212000;611655 wrote:I kind of hope we don't play any of them either. For one, it might help us with the NCAA in the future if more crap hits the fan, and plus we don't need guys like this on the team. Cut bait and move on.

    If you play them you almost excuse this sort of behavior and you make the statement that "winning/money is most important"

    Agreed. I think Tressel washes his hands clean of these guys and moves on. No way can he let them play, especially considering the types of things Pryor sold - it more or less says he could care less about OSU or the team. It's all about him, and Tress doesn't stand for things like that.
  • vball10set
    darbypitcher22;611644 wrote:It would make sens that eventhough these guys are elibigle to play the game, that Tress would just suspend them and take whatever ass beating we get from Arkansas and make an example
    jordo212000;611655 wrote:I kind of hope we don't play any of them either. For one, it might help us with the NCAA in the future if more crap hits the fan, and plus we don't need guys like this on the team. Cut bait and move on.

    If you play them you almost excuse this sort of behavior and you make the statement that "winning/money is most important"
    add me to this list
  • darbypitcher22
    yeah I'm wondering what connection the feds and everyone has to this tatoo parlor... obviously something real bad. I hope these guys aren't wrapped up in all the legal stuff-- with as hypocritical as the NCAA is they could decide to make us vacate wins and stupid BS but they let Bush and USC keep their title
  • tk421
    Rumors have the IRS involved too, if so that's even worse than just an FBI investigation, I'd think. You get involved with a group of people involved in some kind of tax fraud/evasion, you're screwed.
  • ts1227
    darbypitcher22;611669 wrote:yeah I'm wondering what connection the feds and everyone has to this tatoo parlor... obviously something real bad. I hope these guys aren't wrapped up in all the legal stuff-- with as hypocritical as the NCAA is they could decide to make us vacate wins and stupid BS but they let Bush and USC keep their title

    The NCAA does not formally recognize a national champion in football, so it's not up to them. The BCS is the only one who can take it away.
  • darbypitcher22
    ^^^^

    yes I know this, but it just seems like things always happen and to the worst possible level w/ Ohio State while other institutions get off easy
  • charliehustle14
    darbypitcher22;611644 wrote:It would make sens that eventhough these guys are elibigle to play the game, that Tress would just suspend them and take whatever ass beating we get from Arkansas and make an example

    Exactly Darby. As I told basically everyone I've talked to, stick it to the NCAA and BCS and suspend them from the Sugar Bowl, first and foremost. The NCAA is keeping them eligible for the Sugar Bowl just because they don't want to lose any marketable players and all the money they will draw in. Also, I don't want to watch these scum bags anymore. I'd much rather watch Kenny Guiton play QB in a loss than Pryor in a win. Same goes with Herron, Adams, Posey, and Thomas. Don't reward these idiots by letting them play in the bowl game.
  • Manhattan Buckeye
    tk421;611671 wrote:Rumors have the IRS involved too, if so that's even worse than just an FBI investigation, I'd think. You get involved with a group of people involved in some kind of tax fraud/evasion, you're screwed.

    Rumours are rumours, but something more has to be up - there aren't enough $$$ involved for even these jackwagons to get caught. It isn't as if Pryor sold gold pants and turned around a bought a 5 series.
  • 2quik4u
    charliehustle14;611681 wrote:Exactly Darby. As I told basically everyone I've talked to, stick it to the NCAA and BCS and suspend them from the Sugar Bowl, first and foremost. The NCAA is keeping them eligible for the Sugar Bowl just because they don't want to lose any marketable players and all the money they will draw in. Also, I don't want to watch these scum bags anymore. I'd much rather watch Kenny Guiton play QB in a loss than Pryor in a win. Same goes with Herron, Adams, Posey, and Thomas. Don't reward these idiots by letting them play in the bowl game.
    this
  • vball10set
    charliehustle14;611681 wrote:Exactly Darby. As I told basically everyone I've talked to, stick it to the NCAA and BCS and suspend them from the Sugar Bowl, first and foremost. The NCAA is keeping them eligible for the Sugar Bowl just because they don't want to lose any marketable players and all the money they will draw in. Also, I don't want to watch these scum bags anymore. I'd much rather watch Kenny Guiton play QB in a loss than Pryor in a win. Same goes with Herron, Adams, Posey, and Thomas. Don't reward these idiots by letting them play in the bowl game.
    I couldn't agree more--the apathy I feel for these guys couldn't go any deeper, so the sooner they're out of sight the better.
  • ts1227
    Gee made it well known that he's a hardcore BCS guy when he opened his mouth and inserted his foot a few weeks back. I don't really see there being any motivation to stick it to anyone.

    I can see Tressel keeping them out just because of how he is, but I doubt there's any edict coming down from the top.
  • september63
    I dont think any Buckeyes fan really wants any of these guys playing in the Sugar Bowl!!
  • friendfromlowry
    Was there any word on what tattoo parlor it was in Columbus? Just curious, I don't live anywhere near and wouldn't know one from the other...but I'm surprised the place hasn't been burned to the ground yet.
  • otter84
    Since the IRS is now involved, I hope they all plan on paying taxes on these amounts!
  • queencitybuckeye
    september63;611695 wrote:I dont think any Buckeyes fan really wants any of these guys playing in the Sugar Bowl!!

    I'd guess that those who have dropped several thousand for a game package may differ.