2013-14 College Football Discussion

**CLW** · 08-28-2013, 07:09 PM

Yeah its odd especially considering the current lawsuit.

The NCAA and A&M agreed on the one-half suspension because Manziel violated NCAA bylaw 12.5.2.1, an NCAA representative confirmed. The rule says student-athletes cannot permit their names or likenesses to be used for commercial purposes, including to advertise, recommend or promote sales of commercial products, or accept payment for the use of their names or likenesses.

Under the NCAA's logic EVERY SINGLE STUDENT ATHLETE is in violation of 12.5.2.1 as they are permitting their likeness to be used for commercial purposes (sell NCAA Football 14) unless they have sued the NCAA/EA for it.

Again assuming you buy the logic that EA is selling a player's likeness, the ENTIRE college football roster should be suspended for at least the first 1/2 of play of the first game of the season. Fans v. Fans anyone?

**SmoothPancakes** · 08-29-2013, 02:06 AM

Go fuck yourself NCAA. I hope Keller/O'Bannon fucking bankrupt you fucking cock suckers.

**gigemaggs99** · 08-29-2013, 03:37 PM

Sure would be nice to know what was said in these long closed door meetings between JFF and the NCAA Saturday and Sunday. Who knows maybe they made some sort of a deal, it is about making money after all and the NCAA stands to lose a lot if he doesn't play, that's doesn't make anything right/wrong but it does confirm everything is about money...sad but true.

The talk here in Aggieland is, we're happy he's playing, the suspension is strange though, if he is in trouble for signing things, look on ebay, there are multiple big name players, Clowney, Bridgewater, etc..etc.. there are multiple things for sale that have their autographs on them....why aren't they being suspended for 1/2 a game?

Don't get me wrong, it still all smells fishy and it seems like JFF is getting away with something, it just confirms the NCAA doesn't rule things equally, why are some schools hammered with penalties, others are giving a slap on the wrist? If it's against the RULES for NCAA players to sign autographs, why is JFF the only one being punished?

**SCClassof93** · 08-29-2013, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by gigemaggs99

Sure would be nice to know what was said in these long closed door meetings between JFF and the NCAA Saturday and Sunday. Who knows maybe they made some sort of a deal, it is about making money after all and the NCAA stands to lose a lot if he doesn't play, that's doesn't make anything right/wrong but it does confirm everything is about money...sad but true.

The talk here in Aggieland is, we're happy he's playing, the suspension is strange though, if he is in trouble for signing things, look on ebay, there are multiple big name players, Clowney, Bridgewater, etc..etc.. there are multiple things for sale that have their autographs on them....why aren't they being suspended for 1/2 a game?

Don't get me wrong, it still all smells fishy and it seems like JFF is getting away with something, it just confirms the NCAA doesn't rule things equally, why are some schools hammered with penalties, others are giving a slap on the wrist? If it's against the RULES for NCAA players to sign autographs, why is JFF the only one being punished?

If money is what it is all about then it is wrong. It is wrong whether it is called wrong or not. I think the ebay issue with other players autographs is simple; did THEY get the money, or someone else? Players can sign for free, but we can't expect to not see them sold by the folks that get the signature but would rather have the money it brings.

Anyway, all my plans for today have been sunk.........enjoy "self employment Matt"

**steelerfan** · 08-29-2013, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by SCClassof93

Anyway, all my plans for today have been sunk.........enjoy "self employment Matt"

Not sure what you do, but in my line of work there is only one day per month where I have to be somewhere at a specific time.

I'm using Tapatalk 2 and the Cleveland Browns STILL suck.

**SmoothPancakes** · 08-29-2013, 07:47 PM

Whoops.

South Carolina freshman place kicker Elliot Fry apparently still has yet to earn his second "A" #oops #jerseyproblems pic.twitter.com/fae2hMHup3
— Christopher Pisar (@chrispisar) August 29, 2013

**SCClassof93** · 08-29-2013, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by SmoothPancakes

Whoops.

South Carolina freshman place kicker Elliot Fry apparently still has yet to earn his second "A" #oops #jerseyproblems pic.twitter.com/fae2hMHup3
— Christopher Pisar (@chrispisar) August 29, 2013

Made in China

**SCClassof93** · 08-29-2013, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by steelerfan

Not sure what you do, but in my line of work there is only one day per month where I have to be somewhere at a specific time.

I'm using Tapatalk 2 and the Cleveland Browns STILL suck.

I have to be ready when a "deal" presents itself.

**SmoothPancakes** · 08-29-2013, 08:39 PM

Damn! I almost had it perfect. My dynasty game, Utah State at Utah, Utah led 14-10 in the second quarter, before a field goal with one second left cut it to 14-13 Utah at halftime. The real life Utah State at Utah game, Utah was leading 14-10, Utah State facing third and goal, with 20-some seconds left. Utah State ended up scoring a touchdown on the play to take a 17-14 lead with 20 seconds left until halftime, but damn, talk about almost perfectly nailing the halftime score.

**steelerfan** · 08-30-2013, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by SCClassof93

I have to be ready when a "deal" presents itself.

Ahh. Drugs. Hell of a business.

I'm using Tapatalk 2 and the Cleveland Browns STILL suck.

**JBHuskers** · 08-30-2013, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by SCClassof93

Made in China

No, that would be Carorin.

**SCClassof93** · 08-30-2013, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by steelerfan

Ahh. Drugs. Hell of a business.

I'm using Tapatalk 2 and the Cleveland Browns STILL suck.

Nah, real estate is even worse

**SCClassof93** · 08-30-2013, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by JBHuskers

No, that would be Carorin.

**volsfan** · 08-30-2013, 12:11 PM

The South Carolina freshman place kicker has since been ruled ineligible for the first half of the next game for receiving improper benefits from the sale of the letter "A."

**SCClassof93** · 08-30-2013, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by volsfan

The South Carolina freshman place kicker has since been ruled ineligible for the first half of the next game for receiving improper benefits from the sale of the letter "A."

You need an avatar, may I suggest............

**Stan HAMsen** · 08-30-2013, 01:28 PM

WSJ College Football Grid of Shame

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...507233498.html

**volsfan** · 08-30-2013, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by SCClassof93

You need an avatar, may I suggest............

And I would have used it too. Also, am I the only one that's getting tired of hearing about Clowney not so great game against North Carolina. He had the stomach virus earlier in the week and you think that he's going to be 100% to go?

**SCClassof93** · 08-30-2013, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by volsfan

And I would have used it too. Also, am I the only one that's getting tired of hearing about Clowney not so great game against North Carolina. He had the stomach virus earlier in the week and you think that he's going to be 100% to go?

Truth be told the media has way over covered him. Don't get me wrong, he is great, glad he plays for us etc but we have a D in general and have for awhile now. I heard a bunch from UNC friends about an unstoppable O, 40 points a game, 500 yards blah blah blah. Now they know. Clemson and V.Tech folks will find out shortly.

Welcome to TGT btw vols, good group here