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re: Sources: Auburn’s Varez Ward at center of federal point-shaving probe
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:04 pm to Monticello
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:04 pm to Monticello
quote:He needs to keep his arse out of Tuscaloosa
Charles Robinson must be a former CIA spy or something. That guy is unbelievable.
There was something posted about this on BOL a few weeks ago sort of "in passing" but I didnt believe it at first.
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Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:05 pm to AUnite
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More importantly (as most of y'all know, I don't follow basketball, at all)....what the frick is point-shaving?
TIA
it's purposefully making it so that the opponent covers the spread... If AU is a 10 point underdog to Alabama, and Ward does things on purpose (TOs, missed shots, poor defense, etc) to cause Alabama to win by more than 10, he's shaving points.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:06 pm to chilld28
Chicken >>>> Charles Robinson.
Wait till Collins plays a few games then drop the hammer on you cheaters. That's his angle
Wait till Collins plays a few games then drop the hammer on you cheaters. That's his angle
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:07 pm to chilld28
I agree about Charles Robinson being scary as shite, but this story appears different. He didn't investigate anything. He just got a scoop that an AU player came to the coaches with a concern. The coaches suspended the player immediately and notified the proper authorities. Not like he busted a program for cheating, just some stupid motherfricker looking to make a buck.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:08 pm to AUnite
Whatever the spread was, he would do his best to make sure y'all lost by more than that. That's if it's true.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:08 pm to chilld28
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Two sources told Yahoo! Sports the coaching staff became aware of possible point-shaving when a player raised concerns with an assistant coach in late February. After the coaching staff was alerted, the school contacted both the FBI and the NCAA.
The sources said that shortly after, Tigers head coach Tony Barbee suspended Ward and Denson indefinitely for a violation of team rules. Both players then sat out the Feb. 25 loss to Arkansas, with Barbee stating there would be no timetable for the players’ return, nor any comment going forward. Denson was reinstated one game later when Auburn faced Alabama on Feb. 29, with Barbee telling reporters Denson “deserved an opportunity” to play again. Ward did not make the trip to Tuscaloosa, Ala., and has not been with the team since his suspension.
Auburn compliance... proactive as hell again.
BEST in the SEC.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:08 pm to NorthGwinnettTiger
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Chill
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NGT
Thanks guys
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:08 pm to crimsonsaint
Finebaum is running with it now.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:09 pm to chilld28
Can't say I'm surprised. How you look incredible @Mississippi State scoring 24 points w/ like 9 assists then score 3 @home v. Bama w/ 6 turnovers is beyond me.
Word on the street is he faked the injury at Arkansas.
Word on the street is he faked the injury at Arkansas.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:10 pm to chilld28
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Finebaum is running with it now.
Shocking! Shocking, I tell you!
Finebaum is a douche canoe of epic proportions.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:10 pm to AUnite
Auburn basketball...one step forward, two steps back. 
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:10 pm to NorthGwinnettTiger
Little known fact, but Hentry hill of "Goodfellas" fame had a point shaving scheme going at Boston College in the 70's with associates Jimmy Burke and Tommy deSimone. Made it into the book "Wiseguy" but did not make it into the movie. It probably happens more than any of us like to think about.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:11 pm to secfan123
I almost forgot!
:inb4NbamaAlum:
:inb4NbamaAlum:
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:11 pm to NorthGwinnettTiger
So what does this do to Auburn if they followed the right procedure?
I hope it doesnt do much, if not anything, because we were about to turn the corner in bball.
I hope it doesnt do much, if not anything, because we were about to turn the corner in bball.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:11 pm to AUnite
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Shocking! Shocking, I tell you!
Finebaum is a douche canoe of epic proportions.
Not that i disagree with your assesment of finebaum, but why WOULDNT he run with this? Its a big story.
This post was edited on 3/8/12 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:12 pm to secfan123
and BTT rises from the ashes of the phoenix
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:12 pm to chilld28
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:13 pm to secfan123
A former NCAA compliance officer is talking about it now on FB.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:13 pm to au4you
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So what does this do to Auburn if they followed the right procedure?
I hope it doesnt do much, if not anything, because we were about to turn the corner in bball.
Not a clue. I would hope not much. Probably come in and review policy and procedure that the school has to try and monitor this kind of stuff.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 2:13 pm to secfan123
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secfan123
I just like taking shots at Finebaum. Dude sucks.
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