Washington Coach Rick Neuheisel Says He Was In Gambling Pool

AP via ESPN ^ | Associated Press

[You Dirty Rats]

So was the House of Representatives Banking scandal, but people were rightly upset that the disHonorable Memebers were check kiting and the amounts didn't matter - it was dishonest.

Everybody in NCAA and Pro sports knows gambling on games is about the worst thing you can do, because it affects the integrity of the game. The guy thinks he is about the rules. So did Rosty and friends.

College basketball players have done Federal time for point shaving. Universities can't have their coaches involved with gambling - period.

[You Dirty Rats]

So was the House of Representatives Banking scandal, but people were rightly upset that the disHonorable Memebers were check kiting and the amounts didn't matter - it was dishonest.

Everybody in NCAA and Pro sports knows gambling on games is about the worst thing you can do, because it affects the integrity of the game. The guy thinks he is about the rules. So did Rosty and friends.

College basketball players have done Federal time for point shaving. Universities can't have their coaches involved with gambling - period.

[Digger]

I've always wished the Huskies the best As a true Husker fan I would try to get a matchup with them on a constant basis. Skippy just has flaws. His appearance is satisfying but he keeps screwing up. Huskie fans sure can do better than him. Of course when Don James left a void appeared just as when Tom Osborne left NU.

[bigfootbob]

"Perhaps the belief is that they're in a position to exert their influence toward affecting the outcome."

You're right. They knew UW was going to lead the Pac 10 this Summer and Fall and the NCAA hates the UW and has for years.

The NCAA needs reformation. (Considering your handle, I assume you have some first hand experience with the NCAA's warped dictates.) Otherwise we are destined to see more LeBron James' and 13 year old soccer players inking big contracts and by-passing college all together. Think we pay high taxes now, just wait when the public schools lose the sports revenue. UW and WAZZU's Presidents have been lobbying the legislators and business leaders for more dough for their schools, look out.

[Guillermo]

Maybe the size of the bet? Maybe because they think NCAA coaches may have an unfair advantage (insider knowledge) over others?

Bets between Governors are pretty trivial...a sack of oranges vs. a box of lobsters, plus I don't think they have an "in" with NCAA coaches like other coaches do.

[hchutch]

How does a football coach betting on basketball games do that?

If he broke the rules, he ought to be canned, but a bit of common sense might also be in order.

[Steve_Seattle]

There's a sense here in Seattle that Neuheisel might not survive this one - it's been one thing after another with him, and this might be the last straw. Apart from all of his ethical lapses, there is the growing feeling here that Neuheisal is not a top-flight coach, and the doubts about his coaching ability might act synergistically with the ethical lapses to undermine his support to the breaking point.

[Drango]

I hear there is a former "Moo U" football coach available after running in to a buzz saw at the "Tide".

[eeman]

To further expand on what Nittnaylion said, see following link from the Seattle Times

NCAA might give Hedges (Atheletic Director) no option but to fire Neuheisel

Neuheisel has been a good, not great coach at Univ. of WA. However, from the moment he arrived in Seattle, he been having trouble with recruiting violations, engaging in Clinton-speak when he interviewed with the San Francisco 49'ers and denied it. Even if his behavior was clean up to this point, it sound like the NCAA regulations are explicit about betting on NCAA games. With all the questionable lapses in judgement, no one will be sorry to see him go.

Besides, Univ. of WA can hire the other exemplary collegiate coach from the Northwest, Mike Price. I heard Alabama let him out of his contract.

[Petronski]

How could he be so stupid? What kind of ethical blindspot permits a screwup like this?

[Drango]

engaging in Clinton-speak

LOL...plus the defenders here seem to think that he should be exempt from the rules that all the ther coaches seem to know and follow. He is an attorney. Like Martha Stewart who was a stock broker, they should know the rules and allthough they are picky, they need to follow 'em.

[shotgun]

Now you've done it..

I will never ever root for any PAC 10 team after attempt of their death penalty in 1992. Even to this day I argue with UW fans and alumni over this, they always say UW first, WSU second, and PAC 10 third.

[Drango]

WSU second

"Moo U" that udder university...

[Corporate Law]

I got in a Super Bowl pool back in 2000, and forgot to watch the game. When I came in on Monday morning, I'd won $150. Talk about a good start to the week!

LOL. That is classic.

[connectthedots]

I think Hedges was an associate athletic director at UCLA when Rick was the quarterback there.

[connectthedots]

Rich has probably done less with more talent than just about any coach in the country.

[shotgun]

Direction to WSU from Seattle:
Go east to you smell it, then south until you step in it..If that doesn't work just remember all dirt roads lead to Pullman!

[Xenalyte]

I know, I know . . . total chick story.

[Drango]

Q: Why does WSU stadium have artificial turf?

A: So the cheerleaders won't eat the grass.

[NittanyLion]

How could he be so stupid? What kind of ethical blindspot permits a screwup like this?

Pure arrogance would be my guess.