Clowney, Bridgewater, Miller join Manziel?

[TCramer]

Johnny Manziel Autograph Dealer Has 19 Jadeveon Clowney Items On eBay


Jadeveon Clowney,Teddy Bridgewater and Braxton Miller have memorabilia for sale from the same broker...uhhh ohhh

 

[greyhammer90]

Doesn't mean anything in the slightest. If this guy does this professionally, he'd have a ton autographs. Some purchased, some simply gotten through going to signing events.

 

[50milesSE ND]

Doesn't mean anything in the slightest. If this guy does this professionally, he'd have a ton autographs. Some purchased, some simply gotten through going to signing events.

^This, but would laugh my *** off if o'l Urbie got caught up in this.

 

[TCramer]

Yea, it obviously doesn't mean anything until their is further proof...but I'd imagine if one was getting paid it was at least discussed with the others...and the chance that they took the bait is there.

 

[50milesSE ND]

Can only hope where there is smoke there is fiiiiiiiiire.

 

[STLDomer]

Can only hope where there is smoke there is fiiiiiiiiire.

I think it would kinda suck if arguably the 4 most exciting players got in trouble. Wouldn't mind Braxton and Manziel though

 

[SaltyND24]

I think it would kinda suck if arguably the 4 most exciting players got in trouble. Wouldn't mind Braxton and Manziel though

Yea, I would kinda be upset if Clowney was actually involved in this. Man I love watching that guy play...

 

[Kaneyoufeelit]

Not that the house of cards isn't coming down at some point anyway, but if all of these guys get in trouble for getting paid for their autograph then the collapse of the NCAA will be expedited.

 

[TCramer]

Not that the house of cards isn't coming down at some point anyway, but if all of these guys get in trouble for getting paid for their autograph then the collapse of the NCAA will be expedited.

This was my thought, maybe somehow this could be a positive and the NCAA will loosen up

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

I think it would kinda suck if arguably the 4 most exciting players got in trouble. Wouldn't mind Braxton and Manziel though

It would, but these kids knew the rules and that it could affect their eligibility. I don't feel bad for them.

 

[Buster Bluth]

Oh God please yes.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

Doesn't mean anything in the slightest. If this guy does this professionally, he'd have a ton autographs. Some purchased, some simply gotten through going to signing events.

Totally agree. The broker even told ESPN that Manziel signed a ton of stuff for him after the Bama game and he didn't pay him for it. Money never came up until "Uncle Nate" called and said Johnny wasn't going to be doing anything more for free.

 

[TCramer]

If Johnny Manziel signed bulk autographs, was he the only one? - Good Bull Hunting

258 consecutive items were authenticated as Jadeveon Clowney's

Irrelevant but 119 were Marcus Lattimore's as well

 

[BGIF]

Not that the house of cards isn't coming down at some point anyway, but if all of these guys get in trouble for getting paid for their autograph then the collapse of the NCAA will be expedited.

How will the collapse of the NCAA be expedited?

What collapse?


The NCAA is a 1200 member organization holding 89 championships in 23 sports and governing over 400,000 student athletes. It won't collapse until its members decide to shut it down. It's not going to happen because some fans don't like a particular rule or policy. The rules are set by vote of the membership (university and college presidents). The adminstration (employees) gets to interpret those rules but if the members don't like the results they can change the rules or change employees as they have done over the years.



What's the alternative to the NCAA, the 257 member NAIA composed of generally small schools? Their rules are comparable to the NCAAs.

The abysmal AAU which struggles to handle 8 to 18 year old kids?

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

Article on Braxton Miller's autographs

Ohio State checks on Braxton Miller autographs potentially linked to Johnny Manziel alleged broker, finds no NCAA violations | cleveland.com

 

[IrishLion]

As much as I dislike Ohio State, I can't root for Braxton Miller to be in trouble. He seems like a good dude and is fun to watch when he freestyles on the field.

That clown Urban can burn. But until he does something dumb on/off the field, I hope Miller stays clean.

 

[PANDFAN]

compliance investigated at south car and osu---nothing to see here according to reports
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>RT <a href="https://twitter.com/PDBuckeyes">@PDBuckeyes</a>: Ohio State investigated Braxton Miller autographs, found no NCAA violations <a href="http://t.co/EqSMXu18Zv">http://t.co/EqSMXu18Zv</a></p>— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/schadjoe/statuses/365162107056041986">August 7, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>RT <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshatTheState">@JoshatTheState</a>: USC compliance is aware of the photo on EBay showing Clowney signing by "famouslyunknown" <a href="http://t.co/tZARXvBq7J">http://t.co/tZARXvBq7J</a></p>— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/schadjoe/statuses/365157278808145922">August 7, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>RT <a href="https://twitter.com/darrenrovell">@darrenrovell</a>: Steve Spurrier tells Tom Rinaldi that they have increased security around Jadaveon Clowney to protect him from autographs</p>— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/schadjoe/statuses/365156565256372225">August 7, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[RuntheBall]

I don't always root for people's demise, but when I do I prefer O$U.

 

[NDWorld247]

As much as I dislike Ohio State, I can't root for Braxton Miller to be in trouble. He seems like a good dude and is fun to watch when he freestyles on the field.

That clown Urban can burn. But until he does something dumb on/off the field, I hope Miller stays clean.

Speaking of good dudes, my heart would break for Teddy Bridgewater if something like this happened. Manziel getting busted is cool because he's a d-bag. All of the leading Heisman candidates getting busted would be a scandal and CFB doesn't need any more scandals.

 

[NDWorld247]

compliance investigated at south car and osu---nothing to see here according to reports

It's interesting that all of these schools (OSU, SCar, USC) compliance departments quickly investigated allegations and have spoken out in support of their players, yet A&M's compliance department is still hard at work trying to clear their guys name.

 

[Kingbish01]

If Clowney was suspended it would probably be the best thing that could happen to him. He could get caught with a hooker and an ounce of blow and still go #1. He wouldn't have to risk a 50 million dollar deal by getting hurt this year.

 

[IrishLion]

Speaking of good dudes, my heart would break for Teddy Bridgewater if something like this happened. Manziel getting busted is cool because he's a d-bag. All of the leading Heisman candidates getting busted would be a scandal and CFB doesn't need any more scandals.

True story. I "hate" Louisville due to being at UC fan, but Teddy makes it VERY hard to not root for them. He's a class act, a tough SOB, and a tremendous QB on top of it all.

The addition of Michael Dyer balances that out though in terms of my feelings towards UofL.

 

[greyhammer90]

If Clowney was suspended it would probably be the best thing that could happen to him. He could get caught with a hooker and an ounce of blow and still go #1. He wouldn't have to risk a 50 million dollar deal by getting hurt this year.

Agreed. He's the only player right now that a suspension would likely mean nothing if he had good interviews.

 

[TCramer]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>RT <a href="https://twitter.com/darrenrovell">@darrenrovell</a>: Steve Spurrier tells Tom Rinaldi that they have increased security around Jadaveon Clowney to protect him from autographs</p>— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/schadjoe/statuses/365156565256372225">August 7, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Seriously increased security around a physical specimen like Clowney? Isn't him just saying "no" going to be enough for someone to know to back off lol....6'6 275lb...that would be enough for me

 

[Kingbish01]

Agreed. He's the only player right now that a suspension would likely mean nothing if he had good interviews.

And on the flip side I think a year suspension would be the most detrimental to Johnny Football.

 

[BGIF]

Seriously increased security around a physical specimen like Clowney? Isn't him just saying "no" going to be enough for someone to know to back off lol....6'6 275lb...that would be enough for me

"Increased" security. How many bodyguards did he have before?


Handcuff him to a nanny with an umbrella?

Duct tape his hands?

 

[Cackalacky]

I have seen this first hand, Lattimore and Clowney routinely give autographs on all kinds of stuff for free. They are "ambassadors" for the school ( if you will) to many long time fans that have been waiting for the program to get to the level it is at. They take pictures at events that tons of So. Carolina fans show up too and are very nice, especially Lattimore. Young kids are finally getting to see football stars at USC. I hope nothing comes out of this for the sake of those two.

 

[Kingbish01]

I have seen this first hand, Lattimore and Clowney routinely give autographs on all kinds of stuff for free. They are "ambassadors" for the school ( if you will) to many long time fans that have been waiting for the program to get to the level it is at. They take pictures at events that tons of So. Carolina fans show up too and are very nice, especially Lattimore. Young kids are finally getting to see football stars at USC. I hope nothing comes out of this for the sake of those two.

I don't think anything will. For Clowney being the MEGAstar that he is, he is a pretty low key guy. Seems like a humble, classy good dude.

 

[Irishnuke]

My heart wouldn't break for anybody if they knowingly violated the rules and benefited from it. Call me old fashioned.

 

[NDWorld247]

Seriously increased security around a physical specimen like Clowney? Isn't him just saying "no" going to be enough for someone to know to back off lol....6'6 275lb...that would be enough for me

You have severely underestimated the persistence of professional autograph seekers. They are relentless and would only see dollar signs when thinking about the consequences of a beating at the hands of Clowney. That's a much bigger payday than a signature.