Derrick Rose's SAT exam fraudulent?

[realmofotalk]

The University of Memphis is in the process of responding to an NCAA notice of allegations charging the men’s basketball program with major violations during the 2007-08 season under John Calipari.

The allegations include “knowing fraudulence or misconduct” on an SAT exam by a player on the 2007-08 team.

The wording of the report seems to indicate the player in question only competed during the 2007-08 season and specifically the 2008 NCAA tournament. The player’s name was redacted in the report, obtained by The Commercial Appeal through the Freedom of Information Act, due to privacy laws.

The player has subsequently denied the charge, according to university personnel.

The only player on the roster who competed only during that season was Derrick Rose, who subsequently was the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft last June.

If proven to be true, the Tigers could be forced to forfeit their NCAA-record 38 victories and Final Four appearance.

The report does not include allegations of lack of institutional control, meaning Memphis would likely avoid serious penalties that would have an impact on the program going forward. The report includes no allegations that would have occurred during the tenure of Josh Pastner, either as an assistant or head coach.

If the allegations are true, Calipari just weaseled his way out of a sinking ship in Memphis. First, Marcus Camby at UMass and now D-Rose? Oh, those sly corrupt Italians.

[DirtyKash]

Don't generalize! Not all Italians are corrupt.

[realmofotalk]

I have to hand it to them that they do make great basketball coaches. The front page of NBA on Yahoo Sports currently features Calipari, Izzo, and Pitino. Then there's Mike D'Antoni in the NBA. Hell, coaches in general. The more notable baseball managers include Francona, Torre, La Russa, Scioscia, and Lasorda.