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Manziel cleared to play?
Posted on 8/27/13 at 10:51 pm
Posted on 8/27/13 at 10:51 pm
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The cloud hanging over Johnny Manziel’s season and possible ineligibility due to suspicion of accepting payment for autographs will be lifted in matter of days.
System chancellor John Sharp raised eyebrows when he spoke to KBTX in College Station after an event last Thursday, explaining that he "has seen things other folks can't see" and believes that the allegations "did not happen."
"I know he's innocent," Sharp told KBTX. "I know that he didn't do what they accused him of doing."
Jason Cook A&M's External Affairs director also Tweeted out an image Saturday of Johnny Manziel signing for fans at a university arranged signing on Saturday. This would seem like a bold move, right?
Why are they so confident? Now we know…
A source with involvement in discussions of high ranking A&M officials provided insight into a meeting in College Station earlier this past week which involved Chancellor John Sharp, President Loftin, Coach Sumlin, External Affairs Director Jason Cook, Athletic Director Eric Hyman, TAMU legal counsel and 3 NCAA officials. Most were present in the room, but some attended via teleconference.
The meeting was set up in response to A&M’s request of the NCAA to make a final decision prior to the start of the Aggie’s regular season opener Aug 28th.
In the meeting, the NCAA simply explained that through their investigation they were unable to find proof or even strong circumstantial evidence that Manziel accepted payment for signing memorabilia. They did caution that although this clears Johnny Manziel with regards to the ESPN OTL pay for sign reports, if “unforeseen” evidence were to surface they would open a new investigation.
I was also told the A&M plans to make an announcement prior to the opener this week confirming these discussions and Manziel’s eligibility for the season.
This post was edited on 8/27/13 at 10:55 pm
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Posted on 8/27/13 at 10:52 pm to Roger Klarvin
:Kern:
Posted on 8/27/13 at 10:52 pm to Roger Klarvin
$cam newton.
Oh. Nvm
Oh. Nvm
Posted on 8/27/13 at 10:53 pm to Roger Klarvin
Posted on 8/27/13 at 10:53 pm to Roger Klarvin
Good
Posted on 8/27/13 at 10:53 pm to Roger Klarvin
The sports take?
Sounds legit
Sounds legit
Posted on 8/27/13 at 10:55 pm to Roger Klarvin
Manziel cleared to get paid.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 10:55 pm to Roger Klarvin
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a meeting in College Station earlier this past week
Why did they have this huge meeting last week, but then have JFF interviewed by the NCAA Sunday? Time table doesn't really matchup with what they're saying.
This post was edited on 8/27/13 at 10:57 pm
Posted on 8/27/13 at 10:56 pm to Roger Klarvin
The frick is 'The Sports Take'?
Posted on 8/27/13 at 10:57 pm to Roger Klarvin
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In the meeting, the NCAA simply explained that through their investigation they were unable to find proof or even strong circumstantial evidence that Manziel accepted payment for signing memorabilia.
This doesn't make any sense. They may not, and probably don't, have proof, but the mere fact that he signed thousands of pictures, footballs, helmets, etc. for a sports memorabilia dealer is strong circumstantial evidence that he accepted payment.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 10:57 pm to bigpapamac
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Why did they have this huge meeting last week, but then have JFF interviewed by the NCAA Sunday? Time table doesn't really matchup with what they're saying.
No one knows more about the going ons in aggyland than TexAgs.com, they say he's clear to play, so he's clear to play.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 10:57 pm to bigpapamac
It says "earlier this past week, which seems like a combination of "early this week" and "last week". Not the clearest of statements for sure.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 10:57 pm to Robot Santa
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They may not, and probably don't, have proof, but the mere fact that he signed thousands of pictures, footballs, helmets, etc. for a sports memorabilia dealer is strong circumstantial evidence that he accepted payment.
That. I've said it all along, he did it but there's no way the NCAA will be able do jack about it.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 10:58 pm to bamawriter
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The frick is 'The Sports Take'?
A website looking for traffic/hits.
They cashing in big time tonight.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 10:58 pm to bamawriter
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The frick is 'The Sports Take'?
It's a post your own story blog. Click the author's name and you notice that this is his one and only article.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 10:58 pm to Roger Klarvin
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It says "earlier this past week, which seems like a combination of "early this week" and "last week". Not the clearest of statements for sure.
Yea I struggled with it
For the record I hope he doesn't miss a snap from this.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 10:59 pm to bigpapamac
Which is what we all have said from the get go
Posted on 8/27/13 at 11:03 pm to Roger Klarvin
Nice try Rog, you ol rascal you.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 11:03 pm to bigpapamac
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That. I've said it all along, he did it but there's no way the NCAA will be able do jack about it.
This is the opinion of 95% of the people following this situation regardless of who they are fans of it seems.
Posted on 8/27/13 at 11:04 pm to hg
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Nice try Rog, you ol rascal you.
I very clearly posted it as a question. I have no idea if it's true or not, but I figured it was relevant.
I could have gone gung-ho with the title and had 50 responses in five minutes if I had a mind to do it
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