Here we go again. A school's word vs Lyle's word. Where have we seen this before?? There is a lot more detail in the article, including it being made known to Major Applewhite that Lyles was specifically requesting more money for visits. Texas didn't bite and eventually parted ways with Lyles. One could argue this will have a positive or negative impact on the Oregon investigation. I think Oregon's actions will stand alone. But, here we go again with Lyles claiming he's the victim.... Despite learning months earlier that scout Willie Lyles had requested $3,000 from a University of Texas booster to ensure a recruit's visit, the Longhorn football program paid $15,000 to a recruiting service that employed Lyles in 2008-09 Billing records and invoices shed minimal detail on what Texas received for quarterly payments of $3,750. The most specific is a September 2008 invoice referencing UT as making payment for "Elite Scouting Services 2010 Book and Consultation.'' Vionis said it included "standard web-based recruiting information'' and "maybe a book.'' In its public records request fulfilled last week, "Outside the Lines" requested copies of the materials given to Texas by Elite, but nothing was provided. Lyles, who did not return calls for comment, has previously accused Texas of leading a campaign against him because he refused to push players toward the school. The documents -- including email exchanges between coaches and staff, as well as boosters and friendly media types -- clearly indicate UT was eager to play a role in exposing Lyles. http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/7213699/university-texas-paid-willie-lyles-red-flag
And this is why I don't think Oregon should be punished. They're not the only school in question, so I think the NCAA needs to be more clear about their rules regarding this kind of recruiting practice.
Bad business with a bad dude. I think Oregon should be 'taught a lesson' for not entering into scouting services careful enough. There are so many important details and rules in the scouting/recruiting arena, that Oregon should be more careful who they do business with. I favor some minor sanctions - whatever that might be. But, make it fair too - check out Cal, LSU, Texas - whatever other schools Lyles worked with -- even Oregon State, because Lyles claims he "gave" OSU a player or two. That could be serious. * What the heck is a Texas "booster" doing in setting up visits and assisting Lyles? This guy stinks, 24/7, 365.
I don't disagree, but I think to a certain extent we're going to be made the whipping boy for this type of activity.
LOL @ Lyles! This fool is going to spend years in prison. You know he never paid taxes on any of his dealings. The IRS is going to hammer him.
Yah, but his momma called him William. Now he tries to go by Bill. Some mistakenly call him Billy. His closest friends call him Buck.
