Larry Brown, SMU face NCAA sanctions

[TDs3nOut]

NCAA bans SMU Mustangs for 2016 postseason, suspends Larry Brown for 30 percent of team's games

Potentially a huge blow to what I thought was really a rising program.

 

[UKnation87]

And yet, UNC may never see a single infraction from their academic issues. Unreal.

 

[douggie]

Larry Brown cheating with academic fraud and unethical conduct? Imagine that.

 

[rmilia1]

This is what you get when you hire Larry Brown

 

[HammerDown]

Larry Brown cheating with academic fraud and unethical conduct? Imagine that.

How is this guy still a coach? Someone please explain that to me.

 

[douggie]

How is this guy still a coach? Someone please explain that to me.

It's rumored in Chapel Hill that upon hearing the news Dean Smith was so surprised that he turned over in his grave.

 

[TDs3nOut]

How is this guy still a coach? Someone please explain that to me.

I suspect it has something to do with a risk versus reward tradeoff. For what it's worth, even in light of Brown's most recent (alleged) transgressions, I still find it far easier to understand SMU's gamble on Brown than I do Southwestern Christian hiring Dave Bliss.

 

[HammerDown]

Larry Brown looked ancient as he read that statement.

 

[TDs3nOut]

Larry Brown looked ancient as he read that statement.

LOL He is ancient! Or at least close to ancient.

He is an interesting figure. Have to admit that I like him -- despicable scum that some think he is. How could I not? After all, he was the Nuggets coach when they faced Dr. J in the last ABA finals, a fine mentor to both David Thompson and Dan Issel -- both of whom have impeccable records -- and an Olympic Gold Medal winner (though that honor has admittedly been somewhat tarnished by Bruce Jenner and her relationship with the Kardashians).

 

[Hitman Hart]

LOL He is ancient! Or at least close to ancient.

He is an interesting figure. Have to admit that I like him -- despicable scum that some think he is. How could I not? After all, he was the Nuggets coach when they faced Dr. J in the last ABA finals, a fine mentor to both David Thompson and Dan Issel -- both of whom have impeccable records -- and an Olympic Gold Medal winner (though that honor has admittedly been somewhat tarnished by Bruce Jenner and her relationship with the Kardashians).

Yeah, he was recruited by Frank McGuire to play for North Carolina.

Frank McGuire stepped down at UNC nearly 55 years ago.

 

[TDs3nOut]

Yeah, he was recruited by Frank McGuire to play for North Carolina.

Frank McGuire stepped down at UNC nearly 55 years ago.

He has to be around 70 years old. I went to Memphis to see Houston upset his Ponies in the AAC Tournament a couple of years ago. Don't know which I was more proud of, that Houston won or that we beat Larry Brown.

 

[handicappers]

Another stellar sports moment for my alma mater. Embarrassing.

 

[TDs3nOut]

Another stellar sports moment for my alma mater. Embarrassing.

Polo Pony, are ya? No wonder you win so much cheddar! AmEyeWrite @Southieinnc ?

 

[Southieinnc]

Polo Pony, are ya? No wonder you win so much cheddar! AmEyeWrite @Southieinnc ?

Thanks for the alert buddy. I'm smiling on my way to work!!!!!!

 

[handicappers]

Polo Pony, are ya? No wonder you win so much cheddar! AmEyeWrite @Southieinnc ?

I win my fair share. We have an around the clock crew that keeps us at 76% per season.

 

[CatsTopPac]

The question becomes: Would we be talking at all about SMU basketball had Brown not gone there? I think they figured that any news is good news, and to ride Brown's popularity/recruiting/success, until the wheels fell off. It's kind of like a bank that schemes $800 million and once they get caught they have to pay a $200 million fine. Still making money off it!

SMU will finish with highest attendance average ever at Moody