Tennessee fires Bruce Pearl

[Rich]

Originally Posted by fullor30

Hopefully your new coach will do it honestly, something that can't be said for
'Pearl Scam'

Like I really care. The only difference between Pearl and everyone else is that Pearl got caught. The real problem is with the idiotic rules the NCAA has put in place that all but make recruiting impossible.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Like I really care. The only difference between Pearl and everyone else is that Pearl got caught. The real problem is with the idiotic rules the NCAA has put in place that all but make recruiting impossible.

Agreed. It's not like he offered anyone an SUV or anything.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

The real problem is with the idiotic rules the NCAA has put in place that all but make recruiting impossible.

Absolutely agree.

Having had a football player who was being recruited by a couple of colleges, I tried to read up on some of the recruiting rules - just to make sure the kid didn't get into any trouble.

What a bunch of convoluted crap. There are inconsistencies and downright contradictions all over the place in those stupid rules. A strict reading of the rules would almost make it impossible for a college coach to even look at a HS player.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

The only difference between Pearl and everyone else is that Pearl got caught. The real problem is with the idiotic rules the NCAA has put in place that all but make recruiting impossible.

And therin lieth the problem.....

Some NCAA rules may be idiotic... I certainly agree with you on that... but they are the rules. It ain't no different than us having to officiate following the rules that we're given. Do you have everyone comply or no one comply?