Bear Down Wildcats

I am not a member of this community nor do I live in Tucson. However, I do have access to numerous people within the US Attorneys office in NYC. I personally know Ed Diskant and he is a straight shooter. He has had several interviews the past few days with numerous news outlets, including your local newspaper, I believe. If so, read his quotes carefully. He has stated for many weeks now since the leaks that numerous third parties have been unfairly maligned and portrayed as persons of interest in this case when, in fact, this is not the case. Numerous people within the Department of Justice feel these leaks have unfairly casted shadows on many innocent people. And although the leaks are regretful, the Department can go no further than the statement Ed made to the press simply because of the “gag order”. My people say just read between the lines .... this is as close as the Justice Department can speak on this matter without actually issuing apologies to all third parties unnecessarily impugned by these leaks.

1976er wrote:I am not a member of this community nor do I live in Tucson. However, I do have access to numerous people within the US Attorneys office in NYC. I personally know Ed Diskant and he is a straight shooter. He has had several interviews the past few days with numerous news outlets, including your local newspaper, I believe. If so, read his quotes carefully. He has stated for many weeks now since the leaks that numerous third parties have been unfairly maligned and portrayed as persons of interest in this case when, in fact, this is not the case. Numerous people within the Department of Justice feel these leaks have unfairly casted shadows on many innocent people. And although the leaks are regretful, the Department can go no further than the statement Ed made to the press simply because of the “gag order”. My people say just read between the lines .... this is as close as the Justice Department can speak on this matter without actually issuing apologies to all third parties unnecessarily impugned by these leaks.

Great first post and thank you!

One question....are you the horse? (Sorry, a joke from another Arizona fan website).

No, I am not the Horse .... but, I have been called a “horse’s ass” at various times in my long life !!!

Back during the Miller hire we had a poster called the “horses mouth” because this poster kept leaking coach search details some of which turned out to be true.

This poster started of a great post with “I know the horse and....”. It kind of became a meme around here.

Anyways thanks for taking the time to drop in. If you’re feeling particularly daring we have a great general discussion and politics board that is pretty high level for a sports message board.

I remember that. Wasn't it a Memphis fan who was convinced we were crazy to think we would get Calipari?

I can’t remember, could be. I wish we had that post saved from the other site though, it was a good one.

The dots are there to connect, its just frustrating to me that the National Media isn't connecting them or not acknowledging them.

Dot: FBI isn't looking to find schools that are breaking NCAA Rules. They are wanting to bust Shoe companies, namely Adidas.
Dot: Miller and Adidas have had a feud for a while. After the Gabe York/Compton Magic debacle, Adidas/Compton Magic blackballed Arizona/Miller and started feeding players to UCLA. Started with TJ Leaf and the Adidas payment to his Dads HS.
Dot: It was accepted that players that Book recruited weren't anyone that Miller ever took seriously. Book was desperate to get back in good graces of Miller. Book also complained around town about his salary and being in financial trouble.
Dot: Desperate to infuse some talent into the program Book brings in Kobi Simmons & Rawle Alkins. While both were 5 stars, it was interesting that no other major programs were after them.
Dot: Suddenly Arizona bows out of recruitment of Bowen, Lonnie Walker, and a few others.
Dot: Book is arrested, Miller isn't. The FBI made a point of saying that Arizona/Miller were victims of a corrupt Asst. Coach.
Dot: Yahoo puts out report citing players paid, schools, and coaches. Arizona doesn't have a player on that report.
Dot: That night ESPN puts out a report citing a "source". Source indicated that Miller told Dawkins to go through him, not Book. hmmmmm......
Dot: Heavy weight boosters/President of UofA have a sudden change of heart about firing Miller after receiving some info that none of us have seen.
Dot: Prosecutor says that "third parties" have been wrongfully maligned.

UofAlum05 wrote:The dots are there to connect, its just frustrating to me that the National Media isn't connecting them or not acknowledging them.

Dot: FBI isn't looking to find schools that are breaking NCAA Rules. They are wanting to bust Shoe companies, namely Adidas.
Dot: Miller and Adidas have had a feud for a while. After the Gabe York/Compton Magic debacle, Adidas/Compton Magic blackballed Arizona/Miller and started feeding players to UCLA. Started with TJ Leaf and the Adidas payment to his Dads HS.
Dot: It was accepted that players that Book recruited weren't anyone that Miller ever took seriously. Book was desperate to get back in good graces of Miller. Book also complained around town about his salary and being in financial trouble.
Dot: Desperate to infuse some talent into the program Book brings in Kobi Simmons & Rawle Alkins. While both were 5 stars, it was interesting that no other major programs were after them.
Dot: Suddenly Arizona bows out of recruitment of Bowen, Lonnie Walker, and a few others.
Dot: Book is arrested, Miller isn't. The FBI made a point of saying that Arizona/Miller were victims of a corrupt Asst. Coach.
Dot: Yahoo puts out report citing players paid, schools, and coaches. Arizona doesn't have a player on that report.
Dot: That night ESPN puts out a report citing a "source". Source indicated that Miller told Dawkins to go through him, not Book. hmmmmm......
Dot: Heavy weight boosters/President of UofA have a sudden change of heart about firing Miller after receiving some info that none of us have seen.
Dot: Prosecutor says that "third parties" have been wrongfully maligned.

Don't you all think that this is where the staggering power of a behemoth like ESPN shows its power? If, tomorrow, there were a front page article correcting Schlabach's article and emphasizing Miller's innocence, the national narrative changes dramatically. It doesn't matter how many subsequent reports/op-eds have come out since the original article, the dominant narrative is still "Miller paid Ayton."

Coming in hot with that first post!

I doubt Miller is a person of interest only because he’s got less incentive to take a bribe than he does to win a ton of games and get all the bonuses in his contract. Miller’s getting $100k for winning, why jeopardize that by taking $100k under the table for nefarious reasons?

the only person of interest i know is the unfortunate character (still undetermined) next in line to be chin-nutted by DeAndre Ayton

97cats wrote:the only person of interest i know is the unfortunate character (still undetermined) next in line to be chin-nutted by DeAndre Ayton

Or by Rawle!

Ayton can continue to chin nut anyone he wants in the tourney which goes right along with me telling every opposing fan on twitter that the NCAA can vacate "Deezzz Nuts".

97cats wrote:the only person of interest i know is the unfortunate character (still undetermined) next in line to be chin-nutted by DeAndre Ayton

top 5 favorite posts...well done sir!

97cats wrote:the only person of interest i know is the unfortunate character (still undetermined) next in line to be chin-nutted by DeAndre Ayton

Oh fuck yea! I can’t wait for him to have his National coming out party to all the casual idiot fans. Fucking can’t wait!

1976er wrote:I am not a member of this community nor do I live in Tucson. However, I do have access to numerous people within the US Attorneys office in NYC. I personally know Ed Diskant and he is a straight shooter. He has had several interviews the past few days with numerous news outlets, including your local newspaper, I believe. If so, read his quotes carefully. He has stated for many weeks now since the leaks that numerous third parties have been unfairly maligned and portrayed as persons of interest in this case when, in fact, this is not the case. Numerous people within the Department of Justice feel these leaks have unfairly casted shadows on many innocent people. And although the leaks are regretful, the Department can go no further than the statement Ed made to the press simply because of the “gag order”. My people say just read between the lines .... this is as close as the Justice Department can speak on this matter without actually issuing apologies to all third parties unnecessarily impugned by these leaks.

This has a lot of credibility. Not that anyone needs my .02, but yeah...

A LOT.

In CSM I trust. Now lets win the whole fucking thing. #runningthroughwallsallthewaytoSanAntonio

97cats wrote:the only person of interest i know is the unfortunate character (still undetermined) next in line to be chin-nutted by DeAndre Ayton

"Eeeeeeeelllllliiiiiiiiiiiijjjjjjjjjaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh"--screamed Rawle (probably)

Thank you for stopping by, hope to see you post more on this amazing community. As others said ohr lower boards and community is very active and engaging.

EVCat wrote:

1976er wrote:I am not a member of this community nor do I live in Tucson. However, I do have access to numerous people within the US Attorneys office in NYC. I personally know Ed Diskant and he is a straight shooter. He has had several interviews the past few days with numerous news outlets, including your local newspaper, I believe. If so, read his quotes carefully. He has stated for many weeks now since the leaks that numerous third parties have been unfairly maligned and portrayed as persons of interest in this case when, in fact, this is not the case. Numerous people within the Department of Justice feel these leaks have unfairly casted shadows on many innocent people. And although the leaks are regretful, the Department can go no further than the statement Ed made to the press simply because of the “gag order”. My people say just read between the lines .... this is as close as the Justice Department can speak on this matter without actually issuing apologies to all third parties unnecessarily impugned by these leaks.

This has a lot of credibility. Not that anyone needs my .02, but yeah...

A LOT.

Is this sarcasm? I need to know before I pen a witty response.

Heck of an article!

UofAlum05 wrote:

When 247 went public with their reporting to discredit the ESPN reports, 97cats said it well calculated.I am sure Miller and his lawyers were feeding 247 information and names of potential "sources" and in return I am sure Miller promised them access into the program and himself. At that time it was all hands on deck as he needed folks on his side. This is the result of that.

It is a win/win for both parties. I may even sign up for their site.

ByJoveByJingle wrote:

EVCat wrote:

1976er wrote:I am not a member of this community nor do I live in Tucson. However, I do have access to numerous people within the US Attorneys office in NYC. I personally know Ed Diskant and he is a straight shooter. He has had several interviews the past few days with numerous news outlets, including your local newspaper, I believe. If so, read his quotes carefully. He has stated for many weeks now since the leaks that numerous third parties have been unfairly maligned and portrayed as persons of interest in this case when, in fact, this is not the case. Numerous people within the Department of Justice feel these leaks have unfairly casted shadows on many innocent people. And although the leaks are regretful, the Department can go no further than the statement Ed made to the press simply because of the “gag order”. My people say just read between the lines .... this is as close as the Justice Department can speak on this matter without actually issuing apologies to all third parties unnecessarily impugned by these leaks.

This has a lot of credibility. Not that anyone needs my .02, but yeah...

A LOT.

Is this sarcasm? I need to know before I pen a witty response.

Not in the slightest

jajoyce wrote:

UofAlum05 wrote:

When 247 went public with their reporting to discredit the ESPN reports, 97cats said it well calculated.I am sure Miller and his lawyers were feeding 247 information and names of potential "sources" and in return I am sure Miller promised them access into the program and himself. At that time it was all hands on deck as he needed folks on his side. This is the result of that.

It is a win/win for both parties. I may even sign up for their site.

Actually it was the reverse I believe. 247 went to Miller/Arizona and said we know this isn't true.