Louisville round # 2 vs NCAA
The fight is far from over depending on what the FBI reports say about Louisville personnel involvement, will have a much greater impact than losing some past games. If Louisville is at all associated with Bowen recruiting such as speaking with him, his family or the shoe company the consequences could be severe. The fact that Rick might not be initially involved does not extract Louisville from responsibilities if any of its employees were in the “dealing” When did he know and then what specific action did he take to address the situation other than banding form practice
If Pinto was totally ignorant of the initial dealings and found out only when the kid walked into his office or assistant t coach called this does not reduce Louisville culpability The NCAA is after the school not individual coached who may be involved.
So, any documented contacts communication by any Louisville personnel seals the case for the NCAA. The degree of contact only may reduce the severity of the penalty. The only positive thing is Bowen never played a game for Louisville which would mean a repeat violation of using an ineligible player and getting a benefit from his participating.
Remember Louisville would be “convicted violated” on a prior charge and the NCAA rules clearly allow stronger than normal penalties. Rick passing a lie test, not being on telephone conversation mitigate damages.
The NCAA could band Louisville from post season play offs, (including ACC tournament) for number of years. Probably only one.
Reduce scholarship for serval years
Restrict travel of assistant coached
Band Louisville from TV which would really be expensive with new ESPN contract coming up. No more than a year
I hope Louisville can defend its action to avoid more penates that will have impact for next several ye
The fight is far from over depending on what the FBI reports say about Louisville personnel involvement, will have a much greater impact than losing some past games. If Louisville is at all associated with Bowen recruiting such as speaking with him, his family or the shoe company the consequences could be severe. The fact that Rick might not be initially involved does not extract Louisville from responsibilities if any of its employees were in the “dealing” When did he know and then what specific action did he take to address the situation other than banding form practice
If Pinto was totally ignorant of the initial dealings and found out only when the kid walked into his office or assistant t coach called this does not reduce Louisville culpability The NCAA is after the school not individual coached who may be involved.
So, any documented contacts communication by any Louisville personnel seals the case for the NCAA. The degree of contact only may reduce the severity of the penalty. The only positive thing is Bowen never played a game for Louisville which would mean a repeat violation of using an ineligible player and getting a benefit from his participating.
Remember Louisville would be “convicted violated” on a prior charge and the NCAA rules clearly allow stronger than normal penalties. Rick passing a lie test, not being on telephone conversation mitigate damages.
The NCAA could band Louisville from post season play offs, (including ACC tournament) for number of years. Probably only one.
Reduce scholarship for serval years
Restrict travel of assistant coached
Band Louisville from TV which would really be expensive with new ESPN contract coming up. No more than a year
I hope Louisville can defend its action to avoid more penates that will have impact for next several ye
