Here is an article from the News Observer in North Carolina. It is about John Wall and his relationship with Brian Clifton. Read the last sentence :puke:

 

Former Word of God star John Wall took part in Kentucky's basketball practice on Friday and is scheduled to play in the Wildcats' blue-white scrimmage on Wednesday.

 

"All 13 players are eligible to participate until further notice," team spokesman DeWayne Peevy said.

 

The question is: Will the freshman -- who was the top-ranked point guard in the incoming class of 2009 -- remain eligible?

 

Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive told ESPN.com on Thursday that the NCAA's agents and amateurism group is looking into the eligibility of Wall, who chose the Wildcats over Duke, Miami and Memphis, among others.

 

The Web site reported that Kentucky has been researching Wall's eligibility for months because Brian Clifton, who is in charge of Wall's D-One club program, was a certified agent with basketball's international governing body, for about a year. Wall, a Raleigh product, played for the team from 2006 to 2008.

 

Neither Kentucky nor the NCAA would comment about whether they are investigating Wall's eligibility. Wall was not available for comment.

 

But according to the ESPN.com report, Wall could be forced to repay expenses to Clifton and sit out three or four games if it is determined that he accepted illegal benefits under NCAA guidelines. According to the NCAA, enrolled student-athletes on campus may practice with the team while their eligibility status is being reviewed, but they may not participate in any competitions.

 

Clifton was the founder of Wall's club team. He was not listed as the head coach, but Clifton often sat on the bench and instructed players. According to former D-One coach Tony Edwards, Clifton was in charge of D-One's paperwork. When D-One competed in the Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions in the Triangle, Clifton would pay the entry fees, according to tournament director Bob Gibbons.

 

 

Jerry Tipton of the Lexington Herald-Leader contributed to this report.

 

http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/high_school/story/155918.html

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Tipton takes it to whole new levels. I'll give him: :deadhorse::taz::deadhorse:

So if he didn't register as an agent was he actually one?

Common practice in journalism. Lots of times writers will provide background on situations and facts in Lexington (such as did he practice, when did he visit, etc.).

 

I'm guessing if Jerry Tipton's name isn't mentioned, there isn't a thread on this.

Again, are you mad because the article has Tipton's name associated with it or are you mad because it's right?

Again, are you mad because the article has Tipton's name associated with it or are you mad because it's right?

 

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Again, are you mad because the article has Tipton's name associated with it or are you mad because it's right?

 

There are other things he could write about but he finds a negative and beats it to death.

I'm guessing if Jerry Tipton's name isn't mentioned, there isn't a thread on this.

 

And I'm guessing you're 100% correct. :thumb:

Common practice in journalism. Lots of times writers will provide background on situations and facts in Lexington (such as did he practice, when did he visit, etc.).

 

I'm guessing if Jerry Tipton's name isn't mentioned, there isn't a thread on this.

 

I agree 100% :thumb:

There are other things he could write about but he finds a negative and beats it to death.

Kind of like what Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein did in the early to mid 70s. How did that turn out?

The News Observer and the Herald-Leader are owned by McClatchy, so it makes perfect sense in tough business times for them to pool their resources.

 

You guys get all lathered up over some really trivial stuff.

The News Observer and the Herald-Leader are owned by McClatchy, so it makes perfect sense in tough business times for them to pool their resources.

To some people

Kind of like what Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein did in the early to mid 70s. How did that turn out?

 

:lol: You're going to make THAT comparison? You're comparing a scandal that brought down the President of the United States to some non story about a college basketball player's eligibility? REALLY? And UK fans are the crazy ones? :lol:

:lol: You're going to make THAT comparison? You're comparing a scandal that brought down the President of the United States to some non story about a college basketball player's eligibility? REALLY? And UK fans are the crazy ones? :lol:

 

Are you calling Scribe crazy???

 

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