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Source: McCarthy paid Hicks to come to LSU
Posted on 12/4/09 at 8:53 am
Posted on 12/4/09 at 8:53 am
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I posted this link in a thread over on the tiger rant but a lot of you never go over there. Thought I would post it over here to get some multi-fan discussion. I think McCarthy is leaving with Porter, but why would you keep a guy on your staff that did this?
I posted this link in a thread over on the tiger rant but a lot of you never go over there. Thought I would post it over here to get some multi-fan discussion. I think McCarthy is leaving with Porter, but why would you keep a guy on your staff that did this?
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Posted on 12/4/09 at 8:55 am to tuck
damn.
LSU junior defensive lineman Akiem Hicks allegedly received money from wide receivers coach D.J. McCarthy to transfer to LSU from Sacramento City Community College in California, The Daily Reveille learned on Thursday.
This transaction led to an NCAA violation that a source familiar with the situation said became known to the team following the Arkansas game last Saturday.
“It was one of those things they try to avoid bringing up, but everybody knows who’s involved,” said the source, who is a former member of the LSU football team. “That right there is a big deal. Minor violations don’t even break the news.”
LSU would not stand to forfeit any wins as a result of the violations because Hicks did not play in any games for the Tigers this season, but Hicks’ eligibility remains would remain unclear as a result of the investigation.
“Taking money turns you into a professional, and that affects your amateurism,” the source said. “If you’re not an amateur, you can’t play in the NCAA.”
McCarthy is apparently planning to leave LSU with running backs coach Larry Porter to be on the coaching staff at Porter’s alma mater, Memphis, the source said.
Tennessee wide receivers coach Frank Wilson has been offered a job on the LSU coaching staff, according to GoVolsXtra.com, the Tennessee sports Web site of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
LSU junior defensive lineman Akiem Hicks allegedly received money from wide receivers coach D.J. McCarthy to transfer to LSU from Sacramento City Community College in California, The Daily Reveille learned on Thursday.
This transaction led to an NCAA violation that a source familiar with the situation said became known to the team following the Arkansas game last Saturday.
“It was one of those things they try to avoid bringing up, but everybody knows who’s involved,” said the source, who is a former member of the LSU football team. “That right there is a big deal. Minor violations don’t even break the news.”
LSU would not stand to forfeit any wins as a result of the violations because Hicks did not play in any games for the Tigers this season, but Hicks’ eligibility remains would remain unclear as a result of the investigation.
“Taking money turns you into a professional, and that affects your amateurism,” the source said. “If you’re not an amateur, you can’t play in the NCAA.”
McCarthy is apparently planning to leave LSU with running backs coach Larry Porter to be on the coaching staff at Porter’s alma mater, Memphis, the source said.
Tennessee wide receivers coach Frank Wilson has been offered a job on the LSU coaching staff, according to GoVolsXtra.com, the Tennessee sports Web site of the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
Posted on 12/4/09 at 8:56 am to Alahunter
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McCarthy is apparently planning to leave LSU with running backs coach Larry Porter to be on the coaching staff at Porter’s alma mater, Memphis, the source said.
I don't understand this. But Miles always seems to find other coaches he plans on getting rid of jobs instead of firing them.
Posted on 12/4/09 at 8:57 am to Alahunter
This could be bad. I wonder if he has played in any games?
Posted on 12/4/09 at 8:57 am to tuck
do we know how much money was exchanged?
Posted on 12/4/09 at 8:57 am to BamaScoop
You didn't read it did you... He didn't play.
Posted on 12/4/09 at 8:59 am to tuck
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You didn't read it did you... He didn't play.
Then it shouldn't be too big a deal. If he didn't play they had no advantage. Kick his arse off the team and roll on. Not LSU's fault!!
That is how I see it but I am fairly liberal with violations after being a BAMA fan for so long. I am pro University and anti NCAA.
Posted on 12/4/09 at 8:59 am to pioneerbasketball
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do we know how much money was exchanged?
No.
Posted on 12/4/09 at 8:59 am to BamaScoop
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I wonder if he has played in any games?
He hasn't...which means we don't have to forfeit any games. Thank the Lord.
Posted on 12/4/09 at 9:00 am to tuck
Neither did Albert Means and he was just allededly paid by a booster.
2 year bowl ban, 24 lost scholaraships over the next 3 years, and they can't get rid of Les Miles for the next 4 years.
That's what Bama would get.
2 year bowl ban, 24 lost scholaraships over the next 3 years, and they can't get rid of Les Miles for the next 4 years.
That's what Bama would get.
Posted on 12/4/09 at 9:00 am to tuck
Does the fact that he didn't play in any games mean it is just a problem for him and this coach but not the overall program?
Posted on 12/4/09 at 9:00 am to BamaScoop
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Not LSU's fault!!
An LSU coach paid him...it is their fault.
Posted on 12/4/09 at 9:01 am to bwallcubfan
they suspended Hicks before the season started. i don't expect a whole lot to come from this.
Posted on 12/4/09 at 9:01 am to bwallcubfan
quote:Yeah, you definitely dodged a bullet with that.
He hasn't...which means we don't have to forfeit any games. Thank the Lord.
Posted on 12/4/09 at 9:02 am to BamaScoop
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Not LSU's fault
except the part it was a coach that paid.
But yeah, if he didn't play, no advantage, just kick him and be done with it.
Posted on 12/4/09 at 9:02 am to bwallcubfan
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He hasn't...which means we don't have to forfeit any games. Thank the Lord.
This may have just surfaced publically following the Arkansas game, but didn't Miles find out about this a while back and been cooperative ever since? Another factor is that LSU is self reporting it and didn't allow him to play. But there should be some type of repercussions--if not for the university, at least for the coach involved.
Posted on 12/4/09 at 9:03 am to LSUalum2000
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i don't expect a whole lot to come from this.
this sounds familiar to me and my fanbase.
Posted on 12/4/09 at 9:03 am to bwallcubfan
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An LSU coach paid him...it is their fault.
But if they caught it, self reported, and didn't play him, I don't see this is a problem. In my opinion LSU did the right thing and did a self investigation and reolved the issue. How do you punish someone for doing the right thing.
I hate the fricking NCAA!!
Posted on 12/4/09 at 9:03 am to Alahunter
10 pages, easy. 
Posted on 12/4/09 at 9:04 am to tuck
We might lose some scholarships from this, but I hope not.
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