Our staff is finding out how things are done up in north MS..

[Coursesuper]

They were having a problem understanding commits visiting, one commits family called our coaches and said not to worry but we can't afford not to visit up there. New staff members got clued in to what was up and the red backpacks on the bed when they got to the inn, and it blew their mind. So suffice to say the more things change the more they stay the same. They just can't stop its ingrained in their DNA.

[ShotgunDawg]

Goodness. Surely they aren't that obvious about it

[Jack Lambert]

Goodness. Surely they aren't that obvious about it

What is the NCAA going to do? Banned them from a bowl they were not going to make anyways? I think that's what the rule should be. You are banned in the year you are eligible to go to a bowl.

[ShotgunDawg]

What is the NCAA going to do? Banned them from a bowl they were not going to make anyways? I think that's what the rule should be. You are banned in the year you are eligible to go to a bowl.

Starting another investigation would be a death blow

[Jack Lambert]

Starting another investigation would be a death blow

I think death becomes them now. I don't see how they win six next year. They are going to have to cheat to get quality recruits. I hope they do get busted again.

[Hambone]

The NCAA won’t even sniff in their direction. They’ve gotten the all clear and it’s about to get ugly. I live here in Oxford and all you have to do is eat at the right establishments during the right times and you can hear all that is going on. They are proud of what they get accomplished.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

We've only had 1 commit OV to OM this year. So you're saying he told this to our staff?

[timotheus]

The NCAA won’t even sniff in their direction. They’ve gotten the all clear and it’s about to get ugly. I live here in Oxford and all you have to do is eat at the right establishments during the right times and you can hear all that is going on. They are proud of what they get accomplished.

I am in Oxford regularly and I do agree with the part about eating at the right place to find out things.

[Coursesuper]

Yep, " we can't afford not to take the visit, but everything is ok, we are still coming" was the quote. They took the cash just to visit and still won't go play there. You would think they would get tired of recruits taking their cash and going elsewhere.

[IMissJack]

The NCAA won’t even sniff in their direction. They’ve gotten the all clear and it’s about to get ugly. I live here in Oxford and all you have to do is eat at the right establishments during the right times and you can hear all that is going on. They are proud of what they get accomplished.

As always pride goes before the fall.

[WSOPdawg]

Yep, " we can't afford not to take the visit, but everything is ok, we are still coming" was the quote. They took the cash just to visit and still won't go play there. You would think they would get tired of recruits taking their cash and going elsewhere.

I just find it hard to believe that there are no smart phone videos of these red bag packs given the smart phone technology age we are living in.

[maroonmania]

Starting another investigation would be a death blow

An investigation would be the only thing that would harm them. We know the eventual NCAA punishment would again be toothless.

[ShotgunDawg]

I just find it hard to believe that there are no smart phone videos of these red bag packs given the smart phone technology age we are living in.

This and they wouldn't be dumb enough to use "red" backpacks.

They'd at least use an off color, maybe maroon or crimson. No shot they use red or blue

[maroonmania]

They were having a problem understanding commits visiting, one commits family called our coaches and said not to worry but we can't afford not to visit up there. New staff members got clued in to what was up and the red backpacks on the bed when they got to the inn, and it blew their mind. So suffice to say the more things change the more they stay the same. They just can't stop its ingrained in their DNA.

There are way too many OM boosters that would rather there be no OM football program if they can't be directly involved in the recruiting process. For some, its apparently what they live for.

[Coursesuper]

This and they wouldn't be dumb enough to use "red" backpacks.

They'd at least use an off color, maybe maroon or crimson. No shot they use red or blue

No one is handing anything to anyone, their corrupt not stupid. And why not red, just part of OV swag.

[Avelso]

The NCAA will leave them alone as long as kids don?t start committing to them over Bama, UGA, and Florida. They don?t care about kids like Leo Lewis getting $10,000. They care about kids like Tunsil showing up out of the blue and the family moving to Oxford and living 10 times above the means they were living previously.

[RougeDawg]

The NCAA will leave them alone as long as kids don?t start committing to them over Bama, UGA, and Florida. They don?t care about kids like Leo Lewis getting $10,000. They care about kids like Tunsil showing up out of the blue and the family moving to Oxford and living 10 times above the means they were living previously.

This. Until they piss off any blue blood programs, it will be business as usual.

[ShotgunDawg]

Well... it doesn't appear to be working

[Coursesuper]

Well... it doesn't appear to be working

Exactly, they are taking the cash and going elsewhere.

[Bodaski]

If this is true and I must say, I don't believe it is as what is told by the OP. That would be past stupidity.

[timotheus]

It may have been another one of the "bag of chips" type deals again. gotta watch those casino hotels you know

[RougeDawg]

If this is true and I must say, I don't believe it is as what is told by the OP. That would be past stupidity.

One would say continuing to blatantly cheat while being investigated would be stupid as well. They did not have to pay for it so they will not stop.

[maroonmania]

One would say continuing to blatantly cheat while being investigated would be stupid as well. They did not have to pay for it so they will not stop.

They will NEVER stop. Its like asking a crack addict to stop.

[Pit Bull]

Goodness. Surely they aren't that obvious about it

I have an uncle who is a OM Cigar Boy. He told me he took $3-5K in 20,50, and 100 dollar denominations in a brief case to Oxford every year back in the day. It was his contribution to their big recruiting weekend. Other OM Cigar Boys did it too. He even showed me one briefcase full of cash.....this was about 10 years ago. He has since passed. And yes, I reported it to the NCAA years ago. They said they would log it and take a look into it. I never heard from them again, but it may have had some input into the last round of NCAA issues for the Rebs. And yes, as the poster above said.....a lot of this money ended up on the beds or under pillows of recruits hotel rooms as a gift from the tooth fairy! So, it does happen.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Exactly, they are taking the cash and going elsewhere.

Yeah, I never understood why every recruit doesnt take all the money they are offered and just go wherever they want. It's not like the school is going to rat you out. Just don't take money from the school you are actually going to attend. No harm no foul.

[Coursesuper]

Yeah, I never understood why every recruit doesnt take all the money they are offered and just go wherever they want. It's not like the school is going to rat you out. Just don't take money from the school you are actually going to attend. No harm no foul.

Yep, they can't run and tell but, they can try to take advantage of people more ignorant than they. It can be a brutal nasty game when played by some.

[oldjoedawg]

I have an uncle who is a OM Cigar Boy. He told me he took $3-5K in 20,50, and 100 dollar denominations in a brief case to Oxford every year back in the day. It was his contribution to their big recruiting weekend. Other OM Cigar Boys did it too. He even showed me one briefcase full of cash.....this was about 10 years ago. He has since passed. And yes, I reported it to the NCAA years ago. They said they would log it and take a look into it. I never heard from them again, but it may have had some input into the last round of NCAA issues for the Rebs. And yes, as the poster above said.....a lot of this money ended up on the beds or under pillows of recruits hotel rooms as a gift from the tooth fairy! So, it does happen.

Hey, leeinator?..I recall that story from your posting on another board.....hope your health is good...

[Todd4State]

Yeah, I never understood why every recruit doesnt take all the money they are offered and just go wherever they want. It's not like the school is going to rat you out. Just don't take money from the school you are actually going to attend. No harm no foul.

Leo Lewis disagrees. However doing so makes it buyer beware to any recruit that takes money from them which probably means a lot of recruits won't visit them- and if they won't visit they aren't going to Ole Miss.

Just another reason why they are stupid to try to sue and blame Leo Lewis instead of just taking their medicine. Of course they are too good to do that.**

[Hot Rock]

Yeah, I never understood why every recruit doesnt take all the money they are offered and just go wherever they want. It's not like the school is going to rat you out. Just don't take money from the school you are actually going to attend. No harm no foul.

Don't think for a minute I wouldn't take money from boosters. They got it, I don't.

[Harrydawg]

Yep, they can't run and tell but, they can try to take advantage of people more ignorant than they. It can be a brutal nasty game when played by some.

Exactly, like threatening to turn a kid in to the NCAA or IRS....happens everyday......

[SailingDawg]

What is the NCAA going to do? Banned them from a bowl they were not going to make anyways? I think that's what the rule should be. You are banned in the year you are eligible to go to a bowl.

I agree!

[Pollodawg]

Boosters like that care more about having ?say? than they do winning.

[Pit Bull]

Hey, leeinator?..I recall that story from your posting on another board.....hope your health is good...

It's better.....got a nagging broken foot that is not wanting to heal due to my diabetes. Other than that, things are pretty ok.

[fader2103]

I just wish I could have enough cash on hand at anytime to give to a recruit. Must be nice to not worry about finances and living paycheck to paycheck.

[Jack Lambert]

I have an uncle who is a OM Cigar Boy. He told me he took $3-5K in 20,50, and 100 dollar denominations in a brief case to Oxford every year back in the day. It was his contribution to their big recruiting weekend. Other OM Cigar Boys did it too. He even showed me one briefcase full of cash.....this was about 10 years ago. He has since passed. And yes, I reported it to the NCAA years ago. They said they would log it and take a look into it. I never heard from them again, but it may have had some input into the last round of NCAA issues for the Rebs. And yes, as the poster above said.....a lot of this money ended up on the beds or under pillows of recruits hotel rooms as a gift from the tooth fairy! So, it does happen.

I would have been questioning my uncle "Wheres my Money Bitch?"

[Ezsoil]

I just find it hard to believe that there are no smart phone videos of these red bag packs given the smart phone technology age we are living in.

Well there may be an unwritten rule that snitches get stitches ...and you don't want to be "the guy" to ruin it for others.

[Jack Lambert]

This and they wouldn't be dumb enough to use "red" backpacks.

They'd at least use an off color, maybe maroon or crimson. No shot they use red or blue

Any one who would give their hard earn money to a complete stranger knowing that that stranger may not even come to Ole Miss just to show off to their friends are not real smart anyways.

[StateDawg44]

Any one who would give their hard earn money to a complete stranger knowing that that stranger may not even come to Ole Miss just to show off to their friends are not real smart anyways.

Thing is, a lot of that "hard earned money" isn't that hard earned for a lot of those type of people.

[Pit Bull]

I would have been questioning my uncle "Wheres my Money Bitch?"

I didn't want his money. He inherited some furniture factories in N.Miss….made a killing....then sold them before he ran them into the ground. He was always flaunting his success around me, because he knew I went to MSU. I sort of resented it and was the reason I called the NCAA about it.

[Pit Bull]

Thing is, a lot of that "hard earned money" isn't that hard earned for a lot of those type of people.

Basically, they used smaller amounts to fish the recruits. Then, they were guaranteed a lot more if they signed, played, and produced.

[timotheus]

And compensation was in play to stay and not transfer.

[Mobile Bay]

I just wish I could have enough cash on hand at anytime to give to a recruit. Must be nice to not worry about finances and living paycheck to paycheck.

You can.

Get on a plan. Make a written budget, every dollar has a name and a purpose. Then get your ass out of debt.

[Mimi's Babies]

Starting another investigation would be a death blow

Hell, they did not complete the investigation to begin with....
Let's look at the 2016 class... Damn.

[RocketDawg]

It's better.....got a nagging broken foot that is not wanting to heal due to my diabetes. Other than that, things are pretty ok.

That can be rough. Take care of yourself.

[Jarius]

You can.

Get on a plan. Make a written budget, every dollar has a name and a purpose. Then get your ass out of debt.

Ole Miss has a slush fund for recruiting. They go around asking friends of the program to donate to the cause and have a select few that go around giving it to the bag men for recruits. A lot of these people paying their recruits aren’t big time money guys (look at the NOA for proof). They have a whole lot of middle class white guys that wished they had money who give to the cause and get to feel like they are someone with some inside scoop.

[Leeshouldveflanked]

Keep you eyes on Auburn this year... they ?All In?

[StateDawg44]

Keep you eyes on Auburn this year... they ?All In?

They are doing a horrible job of being all in this year if that's the case.

I think it's the opposite. No one wants to give anything until Gus is gone. Only money to buy him out. Don't see it happening this year though.

[timotheus]

Gus hired memphis OC but Gus will still call the plays. Not much will change