I tried reading it all, but it got a little tedious and circuitous.
But, if you want to count the evidence for and against the "plagiarism" rumors, let's review the evidence that supports the rumor:
1. An anonymous "tip" from someone who is supposedly in the Athletic Dept. at UTK. The identity of this person is unknown, as is the actual quote given to reporters. This "tip" was not substantiated by the University, and was refuted by Golden's father.
Now, aside from the lack of verification of these rumors by anyone who wants to actually identify them self, let me review the evidence that weighs against "plagiarism". This is akin to "proving a negative", which is impossible, but here goes nothing:
1. Literally, everything else that has happened. He transfers schools successfully, and is seeking a waiver from the NCAA. If there was academic fraud in any way, he wouldn't be successful at either. That's as succinct as I can make it.
You're all allowed to think what you want. I'm just trying to bring a little bit of rationality to this discussion. Plagiarism makes zero sense, if you step back and look at what has gone on.