LSU SUSPENDS WADE IN DURING INVESTIGATION...
The chancellor at LSU has suspended Will Wade from further involvement with the basketball program pending an internal investigation. I got a call from an ex-LSU assistant coach about this on Wednesday, but could never find a second source to confirm. My calls to Will Wade were not returned. My late friend, Ben Cook, taught me how to do things by the book on things this serious. This is serious. Revalations including transcripts of Wade's involvement in recruiting violations were made public. Suffice it to say that it appears that Wade is a cheat and has severe character problems. His language was an embarrassment to the Louisiana State University. Wade is to meet with the Board of Trustees and speculation is he will either resign or be fired. I have no belief that is true at this point. The suspension follows the release of new audio transcripts outlining the buying of basketball players. Wade has been subpoenaed to testify in a court hearing.
The telephone call was between Christian Dawkins and Wade. Dawkins is an alleged middleman who brokers players to college coaches. Yahoo Sports, Inc. broke this story, Wade expressed his frustration with an offer made by him had yet to be accepted by a current LSU player. A total of three calls were verified between Wade and Dawkins between June 17 and June 30,2017. On the 30th the player committed to LSU. The player was referred to as Smart and is believed to be Janvonte Smart. The offer made by Wade was to "take care of his mom", but the kid (player) did not get a "big enough piece of the pie."
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It also calls into questions the eligibility to players and perhaps the upcoming NCAAT. I doubt LSU will be barred from playing this season, but regardless, it taints an outstanding season. It also impugns the reputation of the SEC. Mike Slive was a tireless worker to improve the academic and ethical standards of all member institutions. Wade's fast rise in improving the LSU has long been suspicious to other schools. In two seasons the Tigers have gone from terrible to terrific. Wade is not popular with other SEC coaches. His abrasive personality is well known Several programs have asked the SEC to review clearly unsportsmanlike plays by Tiger players. That type of play is not indicative to all their players, but it happens too often to disregard.
Wade is to testify as defense witness according to Steve Haney, defense counsel for Dawkins and Merl Code, were not attempting to bribe coaches to steer players to college coaches. Sean Miller of Arizona has also been subpoenaed to testify. The problem for the coaches is that they are likely to be asked exactly what the specifics of the offers were. Offering to pay money or anything of value over the telephone is a violation of federal wiretap laws. The coaches may have offered to bribe the shoe consultants but those defendants deny they accepted a bribe. This leaves the coaches in a tenuous situation, and Steve Haney, says he "will pull back the curtain" of the entire situation. This puts Wade and Miller in the position of admitting to federal offense or asserting their 5th amendment rights against self-incrimination. Wade clearly communicated he made an offer of some type. I think that Will Wade's college coaching career is serious jeopardy and LSU's basketball program is going to draw the scrutiny of the NCAA.
The chancellor at LSU has suspended Will Wade from further involvement with the basketball program pending an internal investigation. I got a call from an ex-LSU assistant coach about this on Wednesday, but could never find a second source to confirm. My calls to Will Wade were not returned. My late friend, Ben Cook, taught me how to do things by the book on things this serious. This is serious. Revalations including transcripts of Wade's involvement in recruiting violations were made public. Suffice it to say that it appears that Wade is a cheat and has severe character problems. His language was an embarrassment to the Louisiana State University. Wade is to meet with the Board of Trustees and speculation is he will either resign or be fired. I have no belief that is true at this point. The suspension follows the release of new audio transcripts outlining the buying of basketball players. Wade has been subpoenaed to testify in a court hearing.
The telephone call was between Christian Dawkins and Wade. Dawkins is an alleged middleman who brokers players to college coaches. Yahoo Sports, Inc. broke this story, Wade expressed his frustration with an offer made by him had yet to be accepted by a current LSU player. A total of three calls were verified between Wade and Dawkins between June 17 and June 30,2017. On the 30th the player committed to LSU. The player was referred to as Smart and is believed to be Janvonte Smart. The offer made by Wade was to "take care of his mom", but the kid (player) did not get a "big enough piece of the pie."
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It also calls into questions the eligibility to players and perhaps the upcoming NCAAT. I doubt LSU will be barred from playing this season, but regardless, it taints an outstanding season. It also impugns the reputation of the SEC. Mike Slive was a tireless worker to improve the academic and ethical standards of all member institutions. Wade's fast rise in improving the LSU has long been suspicious to other schools. In two seasons the Tigers have gone from terrible to terrific. Wade is not popular with other SEC coaches. His abrasive personality is well known Several programs have asked the SEC to review clearly unsportsmanlike plays by Tiger players. That type of play is not indicative to all their players, but it happens too often to disregard.
Wade is to testify as defense witness according to Steve Haney, defense counsel for Dawkins and Merl Code, were not attempting to bribe coaches to steer players to college coaches. Sean Miller of Arizona has also been subpoenaed to testify. The problem for the coaches is that they are likely to be asked exactly what the specifics of the offers were. Offering to pay money or anything of value over the telephone is a violation of federal wiretap laws. The coaches may have offered to bribe the shoe consultants but those defendants deny they accepted a bribe. This leaves the coaches in a tenuous situation, and Steve Haney, says he "will pull back the curtain" of the entire situation. This puts Wade and Miller in the position of admitting to federal offense or asserting their 5th amendment rights against self-incrimination. Wade clearly communicated he made an offer of some type. I think that Will Wade's college coaching career is serious jeopardy and LSU's basketball program is going to draw the scrutiny of the NCAA.
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