UK reports violation

**Lexvol** · 07-20-2006, 06:01 AM

Don't know if ya'll have heard about this, but UK has reported a violation to the NCAA in the recruitment of Patrick Patterson. A fan UK fan was posting on his MySpace trying to lure him to the University. They were posting pictures of possible female companions on the UK dance team. Just thought I would mention it. I know everyone on the board is very careful about where they post, but remember to always take caution.

**vol_freak** · 07-20-2006, 07:56 AM

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/apps/pbcs.d...376/1002/SPORTS

**Lexvol** · 07-20-2006, 08:24 AM

Muchos Grassyass Freakster.

**vol_freak** · 07-20-2006, 09:05 AM

it's a very interesting story imo.

**hatvol96** · 07-20-2006, 09:10 AM

Does any story that involves the NCAA ever have even a hint of logic in it? The fact this is something UK has to report is further evidence of the asinine nature of all things related to the 'AA.

**orange+white=heaven** · 07-20-2006, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by (hatvol96 @ Jul 20, 2006 10:10 AM)

Does any story that involves the NCAA ever have even a hint of logic in it? The fact this is something UK has to report is further evidence of the asinine nature of all things related to the 'AA.

Now this is a campaign I'll join you on Hat.
If only the university presidents would, as one, tell the NCAA "thanks, but we'll take it from here"....

**Lexvol** · 07-20-2006, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (hatvol96 @ Jul 20, 2006 10:10 AM)

Does any story that involves the NCAA ever have even a hint of logic in it? The fact this is something UK has to report is further evidence of the asinine nature of all things related to the 'AA.

Agreed.

**GAVol** · 07-20-2006, 09:32 AM

I don't know how they are going to ever keep stuff like this from happening. It obviously needs to be policed somehow, but there are always going to be overzealous fans and the internet just gives them another outlet.

**hatvol96** · 07-20-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by (orange+white=heaven @ Jul 20, 2006 10:30 AM)

Now this is a campaign I'll join you on Hat.
If only the university presidents would, as one, tell the NCAA "thanks, but we'll take it from here"....

The presidents are a big part of the problem. While I detest the 'AA, the schools make the rules that are so unfairly and illogically enforced.

**hatvol96** · 07-20-2006, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by (GAVol @ Jul 20, 2006 10:32 AM)

I don't know how they are going to ever keep stuff like this from happening. It obviously needs to be policed somehow, but there are always going to be overzealous fans and the internet just gives them another outlet.

Illegal inducements need to be policed. People sending internet messages does not. Just another example of the 'AA trying to micromanage things that aren't really an issue.

**GAVol** · 07-20-2006, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by (hatvol96 @ Jul 20, 2006 10:46 AM)

Illegal inducements need to be policed. People sending internet messages does not. Just another example of the 'AA trying to micromanage things that aren't really an issue.

While I agree that the NCAA is Gestapo-like, I'm not totally convinced that this isn't issue. In the scheme of things, there's not much difference between this and a booster making repeated phone calls. The internet adds a whole new dimension that I'm not sure the NCAA has fully addressed.

**hatvol96** · 07-20-2006, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by (GAVol @ Jul 20, 2006 10:51 AM)

I'm not convinced that it's not an issue though. In the scheme of things, there's not much difference between this and a booster making repeated phone calls. The internet adds a whole new dimension that I'm not sure the NCAA has fully addressed.

I'm just not terribly concerned with these "contact" issues. Other than keeping the prospective student-athlete from being bombarded with unsolicited calls and emails from overzealous no-lifers, these rules touch on something that has no practical effect. I seriously doubt a prospect will choose the University of X over Y State U because he got a few extra text messages. If they aren't offering illegal extra benefits, I really don't care if they choose to spend their time contacting teenagers.

**GAVol** · 07-20-2006, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by (hatvol96 @ Jul 20, 2006 11:01 AM)

If they aren't offering illegal extra benefits, I really don't care if they choose to spend their time contacting teenagers.

In that sense, I agree with you. Keeping the kids from getting bombarded with this crap is what I'm thinking about. You'd have to be completely naive though if you thought people didn't walk up to these kids all the time and try to bend their ear about where to go to school.

Volsguy12 · 07-20-2006, 10:46 AM

anyone have a link to his myspace?

ukvols · 07-20-2006, 10:47 AM

I heard about that and then went to his page. Patterson must have already removed that stuff.