Lawsuits a brewin' in Kentucky

[RandytheHelpfulPineapple]

It now appears that UK is going to take legal action against the Chicago Sun-Times for an article they published today that alleged illegal benefits to recruit Anthony Davis:

The original article has been removed:

Dead link

Here's a write up on the article:

Rumor Breakdown

Here's a copy of the legal response:

Lawyer'd

[sweaterbydarwin]

Re: Lawsuits a brewin' in Kentucky

I have no love for Kentucky but good for them. Honestly, I think I might hate Illini fans as much as I've ever hated any fan group. There's just a whole lot of sanctimonious crazy in that group.

[thedeerehunter]

Re: Lawsuits a brewin' in Kentucky

I doubt it gets to that point, but I'd certainly have no problem pressing litigation if it were me.

[sweaterbydarwin]

Re: Lawsuits a brewin' in Kentucky

I'm not speaking specifically of UK because everybody has dirty laundry but litigation/investigation is just never good for sports programs because even stupid stuff looks nefarious when it comes out. Regardless, it was bush league of the CST to even consider running that.

[Evolvehawk]

Re: Lawsuits a brewin' in Kentucky

so tell me why it's always KENTUCKY that's in the middle of these rumors TDH



looks like the sun times isn't backing down
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/preps...ruit06.article

They say they were told by 3 separate schools that his father was asking for amounts in the 6 figures for his commitment

[thedeerehunter]

Re: Lawsuits a brewin' in Kentucky

[quote author=Evolvehawk link=topic=207.msg1877#msg1877 date=1281098843]
so tell me why it's always KENTUCKY that's in the middle of these rumors TDH



looks like the sun times isn't backing down
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/preps...ruit06.article

They say they were told by 3 separate schools that his father was asking for amounts in the 6 figures for his commitment
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For the same reason you have our coach as your avatar - everyone loves us.

[Evolvehawk]

Re: Lawsuits a brewin' in Kentucky

I just wanted something Creepy and it's not like my hatred for the cocksucker isn't already well documented

that being said, I'd still bone his daughters

[Geezer]

Re: Lawsuits a brewin' in Kentucky

Nice unibrow on the kid.

[KVN638]

Re: Lawsuits a brewin' in Kentucky

I hope UK pisses off some reporters who do some digging.

[thedeerehunter]

Re: Lawsuits a brewin' in Kentucky

[quote author=KVN638 link=topic=207.msg1905#msg1905 date=1281113522]
I hope UK pisses off some reporters who do some digging.
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You think they haven't been digging since April 1, 2009? LOL

[Evolvehawk]

Re: Lawsuits a brewin' in Kentucky

[quote author=thedeerehunter link=topic=207.msg1929#msg1929 date=1281121751]
[quote author=KVN638 link=topic=207.msg1905#msg1905 date=1281113522]
I hope UK pisses off some reporters who do some digging.
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You think they haven't been digging since April 1, 2009? LOL
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You notice Kuntucky's "denial" today really didn't deny anything?

lol, there's some serious smoke here

[thedeerehunter]

Re: Lawsuits a brewin' in Kentucky

[quote author=Evolvehawk link=topic=207.msg1932#msg1932 date=1281122822]
[quote author=thedeerehunter link=topic=207.msg1929#msg1929 date=1281121751]
[quote author=KVN638 link=topic=207.msg1905#msg1905 date=1281113522]
I hope UK pisses off some reporters who do some digging.
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You think they haven't been digging since April 1, 2009? LOL
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You notice Kuntucky's "denial" today really didn't deny anything?

lol, there's some serious smoke here
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Really? Here's the press release from UK:


PRESS RELEASE

FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY


August 6, 2010



The University of Kentucky is dismayed by the continued lack of professionalism and responsible journalism exhibited by Michael O’Brien and the Chicago Sun-Times in running yet another false and defamatory story on August 6, 2010, regarding the University’s recruitment of a high school student-athlete. Both the father of this student-athlete and the University have repeatedly told Mr. O’Brien that these unsubstantiated “rumors” are untrue. Neither the University of Kentucky nor any member of its Athletic Department has offered or paid any money or other illegal benefits to the student-athlete or his family.



Mr. O’Brien’s August 6 story also mischaracterizes the NCAA’s involvement in this matter by stating that “the NCAA is ‘checking’ into the recruitment of” the student-athlete. The University of Kentucky spoke with David Price, NCAA Vice President of Enforcement, who advised that the NCAA contacted Mr. O’Brien simply to inquire as to the alleged sources for his article and that “this in no way confirms an NCAA investigation of the University” or an examination of the recruitment of the named student-athlete. It is the University’s understanding that such an inquiry represents the NCAA’s normal procedure any time allegations of misconduct are made, no matter how outrageous or unsubstantiated they may be.



The University of Kentucky has put Mr. O’Brien and the Chicago Sun-Times on notice that these published statements are false and defamatory. The University fully supports any action the student-athlete and his family may take against Mr. O’Brien and the Chicago Sun-Times. The University is also evaluating all available rights and remedies it may have against Mr. O’Brien and the Chicago Sun-Times in responding to these false and defamatory statements.



Oh yeah, there was "serious smoke" with Bledsoe, and Wall, and.... Just sayin'.

[Evolvehawk]

Re: Lawsuits a brewin' in Kentucky

you realize the article didn't say anything about the university giving the athlete the money, just "someone that wanted him at Kentucky"

so really, this is a denial of nothing and doesn't do anything to refute what the paper reported

[thedeerehunter]

Re: Lawsuits a brewin' in Kentucky

[quote author=Evolvehawk link=topic=207.msg2020#msg2020 date=1281140770]
you realize the article didn't say anything about the university giving the athlete the money, just "someone that wanted him at Kentucky"

so really, this is a denial of nothing and doesn't do anything to refute what the paper reported
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LOL, whatever man. I understand you hate Cal and UK. There are coaches/teams I hate as well. I'll say this, though: if you're banking on this becoming something you're going to be really disappointed, just like everything else that came before this latest "scandal". Let it go, bro. It ain't happenin'.

[Evolvehawk]

Re: Lawsuits a brewin' in Kentucky

[quote author=thedeerehunter link=topic=207.msg2022#msg2022 date=1281146404]
[quote author=Evolvehawk link=topic=207.msg2020#msg2020 date=1281140770]
you realize the article didn't say anything about the university giving the athlete the money, just "someone that wanted him at Kentucky"

so really, this is a denial of nothing and doesn't do anything to refute what the paper reported
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LOL, whatever man. I understand you hate Cal and UK. There are coaches/teams I hate as well. I'll say this, though: if you're banking on this becoming something you're going to be really disappointed, just like everything else that came before this latest "scandal". Let it go, bro. It ain't happenin'.
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It's just funny....some of the CBS writing crew noticed the wording of the UK report too and thought it was curious and that it did nothing to dispel what was reported.