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Will Congress step in on the NCAA?
Posted on 12/2/10 at 10:04 am
Posted on 12/2/10 at 10:04 am
I'm not saying I want them to, but last year or earlier this year there were rumblings from Congress about the BCS, and I wouldn't put it past a Senator or Representative from one of the states being left out of the BCS or National Champ Game getting involved because Auburn will be playing Cam.
Probably very doubtful that anything would happen before the BCSNCG, but if not before the BCSNCG, a butthurt leftout Congressman could go after the NCAA afterward. In that case, Auburn won't be affected.
Also, our Federal government is already involved through the FBI, and some Congressmen are in committees that oversee agencies like the FBI.
Probably very doubtful that anything would happen before the BCSNCG, but if not before the BCSNCG, a butthurt leftout Congressman could go after the NCAA afterward. In that case, Auburn won't be affected.
Also, our Federal government is already involved through the FBI, and some Congressmen are in committees that oversee agencies like the FBI.
This post was edited on 12/2/10 at 10:27 am
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Posted on 12/2/10 at 10:05 am to MedDawg
Congress cant get out of its own way.
Unless they are pushing for playoffs I say
They need to stay out of it
Unless they are pushing for playoffs I say
They need to stay out of it
Posted on 12/2/10 at 10:06 am to MedDawg
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Will Congress step in on the NCAA?
I think congress should probably focus on the economy/lack of jobs/war overseas, rather then college football, imo.
Posted on 12/2/10 at 10:07 am to MedDawg
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Will Congress step in on the NCAA?
GOD I frickING HOPE NOT! We are at war, the economy is terrible, the National debt is at 11 trillion.
The FBI will find all of the evidence and the case will come out right in the end.
Posted on 12/2/10 at 10:07 am to Slevin
+1
Posted on 12/2/10 at 10:07 am to MedDawg
Their decision in the Cameron Newton saga has changed my mind about Federal intervention. I want Congress to ream the NCAA. Don't break the rules unless you are in line for a National Title and Heisman...
Posted on 12/2/10 at 10:09 am to glaucon
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want Congress to ream the NCAA.
For interpreting their rules they made in a manner they deemed fit. You must hate corporations.
Is it arbitrary...absolutly. Uniform, certainly not, but it's the NCAA when have they ever acted the same one day to the next.
Jeramiah Masoli says read the above.
Posted on 12/2/10 at 10:13 am to piggidyphish
As much as I really would love congress to stay out of it I think it is becoming more and more clear the NCAA needs to be investigated.
Posted on 12/2/10 at 10:14 am to MedDawg
Since it makes no sense and would be a terrible idea, it's a real possibility.
Posted on 12/2/10 at 10:15 am to piggidyphish
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For interpreting their rules they made in a manner they deemed fit. You must hate corporations.
I don't have any love for them.
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Is it arbitrary...absolutly. Uniform, certainly not, but it's the NCAA when have they ever acted the same one day to the next.
And I have had my fill of this arbitrary enforcement and am sick of the hypocrisy. If Congress wants to take away the NCAA tax exempt status that is fine with me.
Posted on 12/2/10 at 10:18 am to Marines4Auburn
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GOD I frickING HOPE NOT! We are at war, the economy is terrible, the National debt is at 11 trillion.
The National debt will be paid off as soon as Obama prints another 11 trillion, its that simple. Just give him time
Posted on 12/2/10 at 10:20 am to Tnman
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The National debt will be paid off as soon as Obama prints another 11 trillion, its that simple. Just give him time
Posted on 12/2/10 at 10:20 am to MedDawg
I am sure a few congressmen from Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas will crow about it...good way to get re-eleected.
Posted on 12/2/10 at 10:21 am to Marines4Auburn
poli board.
Posted on 12/2/10 at 10:22 am to MedDawg
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I'm not saying I want them to, but last year or earlier this year there were rumblings from Congress about the BCS, and I wouldn't put it past a Senator or Representative from one of the state's being left out of the BCS or National Champ Game because Auburn will be playing Cam.
Probably very doubtful that anything would happen before the BCSNCG, but if not before the BCSNCG, a butthurt leftout Congressman could go after the NCAA afterward. In that case, Auburn won't be affected.
Also, our Federal government is already involved through the FBI, and some Congressmen are in committees that oversee agencies like the FBI.
I'm not a big fan of the federal government but I don't see how they could frick it up any worse and Congress can frick up a lot of shite.
This post was edited on 12/2/10 at 10:23 am
Posted on 12/2/10 at 10:22 am to aubie101
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As much as I really would love congress to stay out of it I think it is becoming more and more clear the NCAA needs to be investigated.
Congress needs to figure out how to solve the problems with the country/economy before they worry about college football.
Posted on 12/2/10 at 11:17 am to FTBLFN
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a terrible idea
Terrible from a common sense standpoint.
Fantastic from an entertainment potential standpoint.
Posted on 12/3/10 at 8:24 am to cyde
Every single post in this thread has been completely moronic. This thread is a paradigm of stupidity.
Congress is in the business of making federal laws, but they also have some oversight powers with respect to these federal laws that they promulgate. And when they think they need additional information in order to properly use said oversight powers, they can issue a subpoena.
Congress won't step into this situation because no federal laws -- or, indeed, any laws at all -- have been broken. It is not against the law for Cecil Newton to come to an agreement with Auburn University or Auburn University boosters where he agrees to deliver Cam and he gets money in return. It might be shady or unethical, but it is not illegal.
Congress is in the business of making federal laws, but they also have some oversight powers with respect to these federal laws that they promulgate. And when they think they need additional information in order to properly use said oversight powers, they can issue a subpoena.
Congress won't step into this situation because no federal laws -- or, indeed, any laws at all -- have been broken. It is not against the law for Cecil Newton to come to an agreement with Auburn University or Auburn University boosters where he agrees to deliver Cam and he gets money in return. It might be shady or unethical, but it is not illegal.
Posted on 12/3/10 at 8:26 am to bobbyray21
Congress needs to focus on getting people jobs.
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