Did T-Town Menswear Cause an NCAA Violation For Alabama? (UA says no)

[Rueben]

I need some Maalox. At least Earle saying his connections claim there is nothing to it brings me some relief...

...every year it's something...Miami trips. Fishing Trips...

 

[SavannahDare]

I'll be so glad for fall practice to start so some of you can settle the heck down. I swear some of you Nervous Nellies need some perspective. The more you freak out, the more the barners laugh.

Seriously. Some of y'all need to turn off the computer and chilllax. :biggrin2:

 

[Rueben]

I know, Stacey, I know...maybe I need an appointment...say Thursday afternoon? Do you take Bc/Bs???:biggrin:

 

[Hamilton]

See? In that case, you made them aware that it was going to be raffled (sold). In a mall signing, everyone knows it, but it's not made obvious. However, who can believe that all of the AU players with jerseys up for sale in eBay are totally unaware that that they're being sold?

Yes, it was a totally different situation. I just thought it dumb that the NCAA wouldn't even let an institution offer footballs to non-profit organizations (especially a school) as a fundraising aid for that organization. Of course I guess this could be kind of lead into a situation such as a rich booster making a "donation" to a "Reverend's" dilapidated church...or something like that.

The only reason I brought up you talking about how long someone has been here is that your first post to me said something to the effect that I hadn't been around here very long, therefore I didn't know what I was talking about. That thread was NOT in the football forum, it was in the "Otherboards" forum. You get something in your head and you won't let it go no matter how much someone shows you that you're wrong. THAT'S what I was talking about and you know it.

That was when you accused me of being a Democrat. That should have been "D" in the list of when I bring it up...basically, only as a defense for some sort of defamation against which I've proven myself throughout the time I have been a member.

 

[TideFan in AU]

As far as the AJ vs. Trent case is concerned, AJ sold an autographed jersey. There's no proof showing Trent has sold or receiving anything in return for an autograph. Everything else is just typical. This issue is basically *ubarn's Operation Red Dog of 2011.

BTW, if you live in *ubarn and just so happen to pass by any storefront windows containing autographed memorabilia, or anything related to the promotion of current players, don't be scared to take a few pics and leak them online.

We're leaving to go on vacation tomorrow, but if it we're for that, I'd be scouring!

 

[MOAN]

Travis and his AU cohorts are trying to assert that since Julio Jones has been photographed in ten different suits, something must be amiss. The implication is subtly racist, and unless there's a smoking gun out there, I don't think the NCAA gives a fig about what suit a player wears on game day.

Someone help me out with this - the Tuscaloosa News described T-Town Menswear as "high-end." I have my doubts. What brands does the store carry and how much are we looking at per suit?

(Travis and his idiot trolls also forget that the players can still apply for student loans on top of their scholarships, which may provide a decent amount of spending money.)

My daughter got a $1000 credit card straight out of high school through the mail and she wasn't an athlete. She had many other offers too so why would anyone think Julio or any other college kid wouldn't get those offers as well. Julio might have a rich uncle or as kids do sometimes borrow clothes/suits from others.

 

[BamaJeff]

Re: Clay Travis Says We Are In Potential Trouble

Isn't that a violation?

No. People can make their own custom covers.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Re: Clay Travis Says We Are In Potential Trouble

The arguing needs to stop or posting privileges will be suspended.

 

[bamabelle1991]

Re: Clay Travis Says We Are In Potential Trouble

Pretty sure this is photoshopped.

I think there is a website where you can design your own cover to slip in the box of the game. May actually be real but created by an individual.

ETA: argh. clearly asked and answered. sigh.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Yes, it was a totally different situation. I just thought it dumb that the NCAA wouldn't even let an institution offer footballs to non-profit organizations (especially a school) as a fundraising aid for that organization. Of course I guess this could be kind of lead into a situation such as a rich booster making a "donation" to a "Reverend's" dilapidated church...or something like that.

I wouldn't say that the story couldn't change as I get more detail, but, so far, I've been being reassured...

 

[b2v4ua]

WOOPS! MICHAEL DYER ONTERIO MCCALEBB SIGNED AUBURN FOOTBALL | eBay

haha...how does that song go...oops there it is ..send that over to Mr. poop head Clay Travis

 

[RTR91]

I'm going to repeat what I said earlier in the thread. This wouldn't be an issue with Clay Travis, Brooks or anyone else if there weren't pictures of Trent signing things in the store. That is what "caught" his attention. The eBay stuff isn't new. He's just trying to make this a story because of the location of the pictures.

 

[DiamondDust]

I'm going to repeat what I said earlier in the thread. This wouldn't be an issue with Clay Travis, Brooks or anyone else if there weren't pictures of Trent signing things in the store. That is what "caught" his attention. The eBay stuff isn't new. He's just trying to make this a story because of the location of the pictures.

Also because Outkickthecoverage wasn't setting the world on fire with its traffic numbers, even after the launch:

Lockerz.com .:. Erik's Photos - Know why @ClayTravisBGID is flogging his non-story? $3.20 & 644 hits/day prior to the 'exclusive' explains a lot

 

[MOAN]

I'm going to repeat what I said earlier in the thread. This wouldn't be an issue with Clay Travis, Brooks or anyone else if there weren't pictures of Trent signing things in the store. That is what "caught" his attention. The eBay stuff isn't new. He's just trying to make this a story because of the location of the pictures.

What gets me is the fact that there is pictures out there in the first place shows me there is nothing to be hiding from. It ain't like he discovered some kind of cover up like what Tressell tried to do at Ohio State. I never seen any pics of Pryor getting a tattoo in a tattoo parlor. Is he saying our compliance office is trying to cover up infractions after all the infractions Bama has self reported over the past several years? Ludicrous!

 

[SABAN]

Re: Clay Travis Says We Are In Potential Trouble

Pretty sure this is photoshopped.

still trying to figure out why this got me accused of being a barner?

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

Re: Clay Travis Says We Are In Potential Trouble

still trying to figure out why this got me accused of being a barner?

I think the person who did it meant it toward to original poster of the pic.

 

[SABAN]

Re: Clay Travis Says We Are In Potential Trouble

"you've used an easy moniker, you joined in April and you have 3 posts. I smell the cows..."

I didn't say anything anti-Bama, so basically the argument is new member=Auburn fan. Not a great "welcome to the board" is it.

 

[Nolan]

Re: Clay Travis Says We Are In Potential Trouble

"you've used an easy moniker, you joined in April and you have 3 posts. I smell the cows..."

I didn't say anything anti-Bama, so basically the argument is new member=Auburn fan. Not a great "welcome to the board" is it.

Okay, okay, you're right it isn't a good welcome if you are truly solid to Alabama..

So from me, welcome to Tidefans, and please explore - there are sooo many good boards on this site. I recommend the Non-Sports and Grillin and Chillin..

Btw, tell us about yourself and your favorite Alabama players, moments, and seasons.. Trust me, this is normal - it won't hurt a bit! :wink:

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

Re: Clay Travis Says We Are In Potential Trouble

"you've used an easy moniker, you joined in April and you have 3 posts. I smell the cows..."

I didn't say anything anti-Bama, so basically the argument is new member=Auburn fan. Not a great "welcome to the board" is it.

I think the poster who said that to you thought you had posted it originally, of course I dont know that for sure. When reading through it originally, thats what I thought anyway. Dont worry about it too much, its a touchy subject and being a new poster comes with some raised eyebrows.

 

[Timmy0420]

Re: Clay Travis Says We Are In Potential Trouble

Don't think the NCAA would find this as a violation. They would have to prove that the BAMA players knew the articles were being sold and received some type of benefit from the sale of the items. Unfortunately, the NCAA will investigate this. They have no choice see what is going on in college football today.