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[MDcAtZ]

Looks like the defense is going to attempt to drag Nike schools into this. Not surprising. Interesting to see if they have any evidence. Also interesting that Adidas seemed to win the bidding war in each alleged case. IF there's actual evidence UA offered $, then likely facing sanctions, along with half the NCAA.

Also expecting ASU to get dragged in any moment... an Adidas school with a former Adidas executive as an assistant coach. Losing records, but all of a sudden started pulling 4/5 Star recruits? Nothing fishy there.

[WILD]

University of Oregon as issued a statement regarding the school being accused of offering 100k for Bowen in the FBI trial.

"The university is aware of the claim made by a defense attorney in New York's U.S. District Curt as part of opening statements in a criminal trial related to college basketball recruiting," it read. "To date, the University of Oregon has not been contacted by the federal government or any other party involved in these proceedings. We take the claim seriously and will monitor the court proceedings closely for any further details."

Read the full story below
https://247sports.com/college/oregon/Article/Oregon-basketball-FBI-Jim-Gatto-Brian-Bowen-Cheating-Accusations-122813596/

[WILD]

So, the official FBI wiretap dates have been released & there were NO wiretaps until June 19, 2017. Ayton signed with Arizona in November of 2016 & was on campus when the wiretaps began. Mark Schlaback's BS ESPN story has been debunked! #CheckYourSources

https://twitter.com/playersprogramu/status/1047294195784773632

[Little George]

Exactly! AND Oregon is only being named by someone from ADDIDAS so that they can get what they want for him in the way of funding. Like hiring into a job, Some other company is offering more. So, the story is always the competitor is offering more and that happens to be Nike, so any Nike school is a target.

[KansasCityCats]

Arizona isn't one of the 4 programs indicted in the case.  Despite their involvement, ESPN threw them back on the front page.

After this situation is resolved, I'm assuming the U of A, Ayton and Miller will be suing ESPN for slander.  They're specifically targeting a scapegoat that is not the focal point of this specific trial.

[Little George]

Understood KC, but the Addidas Nike, and likely UA at some point battle for top talent is each group playing their pitch against the other. Same with agents. So if they want more money it is simple for some one to say that the other company, school, sponsor, etc... offered this much to enhance what they are offered. Arizona offered a lesser player 150k? I don't think so. Even the kid denied it. Maybe some body thought to be speak for Arizona said yea 150k, but it was not the school. But these people all use these tactics on a regular basis and paying players would not fix the issue either. The NCAA has allowed this to go on at their chosen schools while hammering lesser schools for ticky tac stuff like the Boise State issue. The NCAA is directly responsible for this outcome by playing favorites and turning the other cheek when it comes to their dear UNC/Dukie/Auburn(FB)/and others chosen school.

[Tucsandman]

It all comes back to money. Of course, the NCAA are going to protect their cash cow programs and make the ones that aren't expendable. If you're not an NCAA favorite, you'll be used as an example "See? We DO crack down on these issues!" knowing most casual fans aren't paying enough attention to notice that certain programs are exempt from scrutiny.

[WILD]

Bowen's father will be the most interesting person in this trial. He was granted immunity if he testified and if he lies he could go to jail.

https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria/status/1047627006416965632

[Little George]

Adidas trying to poi t fingers but cannot point at another Adidas school so why not Oregon? Arizona was a big name to throw around early on. Never say we have never crossed a line, but this is way out there.

[GoCatZ]

Lots of claims by the sports agents, but still no proof. Arizona St is sorta mentioned.

https://twitter.com/TheWildcaster/status/1047631146689867777