You better have some rough ridin' answers, Currie.

[michigancat]

So you are suggesting that this has been going on for a long ass time, Currie knew about it, and decided to take action on this only because a townie reported it? Currie thought, "welp, let's do a suspension so we can get the NCAA to look at Jamar and Malone's relationship (involving cash exchanges) more closely. This should go well. I will be the Ohio State AD in no time."

Not being able to keep Frank happy looks just as bad on a resume as "making a major hire" would look good.

On point 1, I'm not the one arguing that Currie looked at this situation as a thing that will enhance his resume.  I don't think Jamar and Curtis unilaterally decided it was OK to do this Monday.  As you pointed out before, I guess it's possible that Currie has a woefully inadequate and non-proactive compliance department that left it to Jamar and Curtis to decide these things on their own.  I think it's more likely that Jamar and Curtis had cleared this sort of transaction before, but something was different here (some outside party bitched about it rather than Jamar asking if it was cool), and Currie decided to play it safe.

The problem with your theory is that this is in no way a safe move if Currie has cleared this type of transaction before. It's actually probably the least safe thing he could possibly do.

On point 2, I agree that losing Frank due to Frank not being able to stand Currie is as bad and probably worse on a resume than not having a major hire.  I don't think Currie agrees with us.

You may be right, but I don't think he's that stupid.

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IF he is that stupid, I guess it would explain both things.

[michigancat]

IF he is that stupid, I guess it would explain both things.

yeah. But I don't think he gets into his position by being that stupid. I mean, if he is, I am going to start trying to be a high-major AD like tomorrow.

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IF he is that stupid, I guess it would explain both things.

yeah. But I don't think he gets into his position by being that stupid. I mean, if he is, I am going to start trying to be a high-major AD like tomorrow.

You know, he's only gotten one more high-major AD job than you have, and he's applied for and interviewed for many more than you.  You can probably catch him if you put in a lot of hard work.

[kim carnes]

I agree Currie's PR has been bad. He did come on with Wyatt right before the game and say Jamar was on course to graduate, did nothing wrong academically or behaviorally, and that he and K-State completely supported Jamar and that he hoped for resolution quickly. But very few heard that.

I hope people heard it, they basically said as much on a national television broadcast.

[tuck34]

I want to think that there was a bigger reason for this than just Currie trying to gloss his resume.  I really, really want to think that.

what if currie is just making a couple of minor infractions highly visible - kelly and pullen last year and samuels this year - to create the impression of a ridiculously squeaky clean program so that we can really cheat like mf'ers in the future

[Cartierfor3]

I want to think that there was a bigger reason for this than just Currie trying to gloss his resume.  I really, really want to think that.

what if currie is just making a couple of minor infractions highly visible - kelly and pullen last year and samuels this year - to create the impression of a ridiculously squeaky clean program so that we can really cheat like mf'ers in the future

next theory

[tuck34]

I want to think that there was a bigger reason for this than just Currie trying to gloss his resume.  I really, really want to think that.

what if currie is just making a couple of minor infractions highly visible - kelly and pullen last year and samuels this year - to create the impression of a ridiculously squeaky clean program so that we can really cheat like mf'ers in the future

next theory

see how effective it could be

[SkinnyBenny]

I want to think that there was a bigger reason for this than just Currie trying to gloss his resume.  I really, really want to think that.

what if currie is just making a couple of minor infractions highly visible - kelly and pullen last year and samuels this year - to create the impression of a ridiculously squeaky clean program so that we can really cheat like mf'ers in the future

Not gonna matter when he runs off the best coach we've had in 30 years.

[kim carnes]

I want to think that there was a bigger reason for this than just Currie trying to gloss his resume.  I really, really want to think that.

what if currie is just making a couple of minor infractions highly visible - kelly and pullen last year and samuels this year - to create the impression of a ridiculously squeaky clean program so that we can really cheat like mf'ers in the future

Not gonna matter when he runs off the best coach we've had in 30 years.

in this scenario, the coach would obviously be in on it

[AbeFroman]

Great theory, frank is great at acting and not wearing his emotions on his sleeves

[wabash909]

I want to think that there was a bigger reason for this than just Currie trying to gloss his resume.  I really, really want to think that.

what if currie is just making a couple of minor infractions highly visible - kelly and pullen last year and samuels this year - to create the impression of a ridiculously squeaky clean program so that we can really cheat like mf'ers in the future

Not gonna matter when he runs off the best coach we've had in 30 years.

in this scenario, the coach would obviously be in on it

It's like, just when I think you can't possibly post something dumber than the last thing, you go and outdo yourself.

[kim carnes]

I want to think that there was a bigger reason for this than just Currie trying to gloss his resume.  I really, really want to think that.

what if currie is just making a couple of minor infractions highly visible - kelly and pullen last year and samuels this year - to create the impression of a ridiculously squeaky clean program so that we can really cheat like mf'ers in the future

Not gonna matter when he runs off the best coach we've had in 30 years.

in this scenario, the coach would obviously be in on it

It's like, just when I think you can't possibly post something dumber than the last thing, you go and outdo yourself.

what the eff are you talking about?  can you read?

[Fuktard]

You guys are hilarious.  So let me get this straight:  AD's build resumes and get high profile jobs because they are considered "squeaky clean"?  What rough ridin' planet are you guys from?  You think Currie did this to BOOST his position in the NCAA community?  Do you think when OSU goes out to look for an new AD, T Boone's first question is going to be "Well how clean of a program is he going to run here at our fine university?"  The way you get better AD jobs and build your resume is one rough ridin' thing:  winning.  And we had a hell of a lot better chance of WINNING with Jamar, than without. 

[bigDcat]

I think the resume idea has been shot down enough now.

[Stevesie60]

If Frank leaves and Currie is still here, I will be a fan of whatever school hires Frank until Currie is gone.

[j-von]

If Frank leaves and Currie is still here, I will be a fan of whatever school hires Frank until Currie is gone.

The rage I will feel towards Currie will be uncontrollable. I may have to stay a safe distance away from him.

[Cire]

You guys are hilarious.  So let me get this straight:  AD's build resumes and get high profile jobs because they are considered "squeaky clean"?  What rough ridin' planet are you guys from?  You think Currie did this to BOOST his position in the NCAA community?  Do you think when OSU goes out to look for an new AD, T Boone's first question is going to be "Well how clean of a program is he going to run here at our fine university?"  The way you get better AD jobs and build your resume is one rough ridin' thing:  winning.  And we had a hell of a lot better chance of WINNING with Jamar, than without. 

Tboone doesn't care but board of regents, school presidents and shirt tuck donors do

[j-dub]

If Frank leaves and Currie is still here, I will be a fan of whatever school hires Frank until Currie is gone.

 

[Lucas Scoopsalot]

I didn't listen to the post game conference. So, Frank really called out Currie?

[8manpick]

If Frank leaves and Currie is still here, I will be a fan of whatever school hires Frank until Currie is gone.

 

Agreed

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Was somebody arguing yesterday that Currie suspended Jam for the purpose of citing the suspension as something he accomplished at KSU?  I read through the first 15 or so pages really fast at 2 in the morning after a day of drinking and pak'n out.

I just see it as another thing in the divide between Frank and Currie.  It will really suck if Frank leaves because of it, and my impression is that unfortunately Currie doesn't think it will suck.

That's the only "resume" aspect I see to it - if Currie thinks he needs to have a major hire on his resume, then, in addition to his seeming dislike for Frank, it would only heighten his indifference to whether Frank is happy here.

[Dugout DickStone]

I still think it is weird as crap for Malone to be Western Unioning $200 to Dillons for a KSU player. 

[EMAWzified]

And even weirder that some uptight holier-than-thou bad person makes it his/her business to report it to athletic department.

[sys]

I didn't listen to the post game conference. So, Frank really called out Currie?

no, not really.  but it has some morphed into that in this thread.  people are really reaching.  currie did what any a.d. would have done.



btw, i'm kinda impressed with malone.  i wouldn't have thought he'd be a guy to give money to ex-players that aren't going to need an agent to negotiate a decent-sized contract in the future.