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assistant coaches at Oklahoma State handed out tens of thousands of dollars to
players for at least a decade as the program grew into a national power under
coaches Les Miles and then Mike Gundy, according to a Sports Illustrated article
released Tuesday. The article, which quoted several former players by name, said
some players received $2,000 to $10,000 annually, with a few stars receiving
$25,000 or more. Eight players told SI they received cash, while 29 others were
named by teammates as taking money. The transgressions cited stretched from 2001
until at least 2011, the magazine said. Oklahoma State said it has notified the
NCAA about the report and launched its own investigation. Sports Illustrated
said its five-part series included interviews with more than 60 former players
who played for Oklahoma State from 2001-10. Among the allegations of misconduct
and potential NCAA violations are: -- An Oklahoma State assistant coach, Joe
DeForest, paid cash bonuses to players of up to $500 for performance. --
Boosters and assistant coaches funneled money to players and provided sham jobs
for which players were paid. -- Tutors and school personnel completed school
work for players and professors gave passing grades for little or no work. --
The programs drug policy was selectively enforced, allowing some players to go
unpunished for repeated positive tests. -- Some members of a hostess program
used by the football coaching staff had sex with recruits. NCAA rules bar
boosters from providing cash or other benefits based on athletic performance.
NCAA spokeswoman Emily Potter declined comment when asked about Oklahoma State,
citing the organizations longstanding policy. SI reported that eight former
Cowboys told the magazine they had received cash payments tied and 29 others
were named by teammates as having also taken money. Former player Calvin Mickens
said he was handed cash in the locker room by a stranger after Oklahoma States
2005 season-opening victory, a game in which he played well. "I was like, Wow,
this is the life!" Mickens told SI. "Im 18, playing football and I just got
$200." He said he got money at other times, including $800 later that season
after the game at Texas A&M, and saw teammates getting similar handouts.
Former defensive tackle Brad Girtman said he saw some star players get "monster
payments," while he once received $500 from a member of the football staff.
Girtman said the rates were told to him by Joe DeForest, who ran special teams
and the secondary under Miles and then was an associate head coach under Gundy,
the current head coach, from 2005-11. Girtman also said he recalled DeForest
handing him a debit card in 2003 with $5,000 on it and that it was periodically
refilled. DeForest and assistant Larry Porter, the running backs coach from
2002-04, also made payments directly to players, SI reported. DeForest is now an
assistant at West Virginia, which has launched an internal review. "While our
assistant football coach has denied the allegations, it is the right thing to do
to look into the matter and review practices here," athletic director Oliver
Luck said. Texas mens athletics director DeLoss Dodds said Porter was questioned
and "we do not have any issues with him at this time." Miles has said he didnt
know of any improprieties while he was the Oklahoma State coach. "I can tell you
this: We have always done things right," he said after LSUs game Saturday night
in Baton Rouge, La. Energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens, the biggest booster of his
alma mater, said he was disappointed the expose focused on Oklahoma State "a
decade ago." "There have been wholesale changes at the school in recent years in
leadership and facilities," he said. "During that time, I have given more than
$500 million to OSU, for athletics and academics. Have I gotten my moneys worth?
You bet. We have a football program that has a commitment to principled
sportsmanship." Several former players under Miles told SI that boosters were
highly visible -- in the locker room, on team flights and bus trips. After the
Cowboys knocked off archrival Oklahoma in 2001, boosters approached key players
and slipped cash into their hands, said former player Fath Carter. "We are
talking about $500 handshakes," he told SI, which also detailed several examples
of alleged sham jobs in which players were paid hundreds of dollars for little
or no work by boosters. William Bell, a defensive end in 2004, said he and a
teammate were directed by a member of the coaching staff to a boosters home to
do a job. When they arrived, they were told their "job" for "a couple hundred
dollars" was to fish for catfish at a nearby pond "And we got to keep all the
fish we caught," Bell told SI. Gov. Mary Fallin said Tuesday that the
allegations against her alma mater were "disturbing and disappointing" and that
she is confident the schools administration will investigate the charges
thoroughly. Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder said the school has
notified the NCAA "and theyre going to assign an investigator." "Well reach out
and get someone to stand with that investigator and go through the facts and at
the end of the day, well come to some conclusions and well deal with those, prop
ourselves back up, polish off that OSU brand and move on down the road," he
said. Gundy, who is preparing the No. 13 Cowboys for their home opener on
Saturday against Lamar, said he was confident the proper steps would be taken.
The team said Tuesday no players will be made available to comment until after
the game. "Im going to guess that once we get all the information and we see
whats out there, then our administration, our people inside, will look at it and
well see where we made mistakes," Gundy said. "And well try to make ourselves
better and well correct it and then well move forward."
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the Premier League clubs. Its good news for fans of high-flying Manchester City
and Arsenal, while Bournemouth also score a top mark, despite currently sitting
10th in the table.However, West Ham and Sunderland are bottom of the class after
frustrating starts to the season… 1. Manchester City: A Manchester City are top
of the Premier League Man City are maybe not at the best level theyve been, the
best we expect, but theyre top of the league. It would be very difficult to mark
them low. They dont look as fluently dangerous in terms of goal scoring - they
didnt have a shot on target when they lost to Manchester United in the EFL Cup -
and thats a problem. But Im still going to give them an A because theyre top of
the league.2. Arsenal: A- Theo Walcott has impressed Alan McInally this season
Ive given Arsenal an A- for the simple reason theyre not quite top. I think
theyll be good this season, I really do. I think theyve looked more dangerous. I
know people are quick to get on the bandwagon and have a go at them because
theyre always there or thereabouts and then they fall short. Im not a big Theo
Walcott fan but hes been sensational. I expect that from him all the time. If he
does that theyll go from A- to A+ later this season. Sland vs Arsenal October
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Theres more to come from Liverpool, says McInally Its been a good start to the
season for Liverpool. Theres more expected of them this year for the simple
reason of Jurgen Klopp, his signings and hes been there a year now. The way they
play is exciting and theyre probably one of the best teams to watch in the
Premier League. Maybe they should get a higher mark than a B - but I think
theres more to come from Liverpool. Ill have time to given them an A later in
the season!4. Chelsea: B Chelsea are starting to hit form The last couple of
results have been brilliant for Chelsea. The 4-0 against Manchester United was
sensational and I thought they were brilliant against Leicester and Antonio
Conte is getting to a formation he likes. Is he going with four at the back or
is he going with this way he played with Italy, which is three defenders and
wing backs? I think theyve looked quite good like that. At this moment in time
it is most definitely still a work in progress so I cant give them any better
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to go as low as C for Tottenham because I thought this would be a big season
for Spurs and I think theyve struggled a little. Theres no question the injury
to Harry Kane has been a problem and theyve struggled in front of goal a little
more. Theyve got one of my favourite players in Christian Eriksen who I adore
but I know hes got more in the locker, as has Moussa Dembele. I expect them to
be back in the top four this year. But at this moment in time I expect more from
them - and Im sure the Spurs fans do as well.6. Everton: B Everton have started
well, says McInally Ive got to give Everton a good mark. Im not that surprised
by what theyre doing, I think theyre a good team. Especially at Goodison Park. I
think the manager Ronald Koeman has made a massive difference. I know a few guys
who work at Everton and Koeman has changed the attitude at the club
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C Juan Mata scored Uniteds winner in their EFL Cup clash with Man City
Manchester United should be getting an A every day of the week but at the moment
Im giving them an above average C. Im only giving them an above average C
because they managed to keep themselves in the League Cup. Their Premier League
form has been poor. Jose Mourinho has struggled with his best team, Wayne Rooney
is out of form, his defence is all over the shop - and one of the biggest
problems at United is he needs to get his defence rock solid. He doesnt have
that at the moment and I cant give them any more than a C. United - the biggest
club in the world - have got to be better. Chelsea 4-0 Man Utd 8. Southampton: B
Southampton have impressed McInally so far I want to give them an A because of
the position theyre in at the moment and the football theyve played has been
excellent. Ill go B because theyre still sort of mid-table but I dont think for
one minute theyll finish there. I think theyll have a wonderful season. I think
Claude Puel has surprised a lot of people and taking Eric Black as his assistant
has been a good move because Puel doesnt necessarily know everything about the
English game. Considering the players theyve sold in the last few years, and for
them still to be playing the football they are is fantastic. Theyve been
super.9. Watford: C Watfords Troy Deeney is a key man for the club As we go down
the league it would be easy to give people Ds and Es and Fs but youve got to
remember where theyve come from and what theyre doing. They have a new manager
in Walter Mazzarri and with Odion Ighalo and Troy Deeney, a lot is pinned on
their performances to make sure Watford finish high up the division. Theyve done
okay.10. Bournemouth: A Bournemouth have earned an A grade for their start Were
down to 10th but Im giving them an A for the way theyve played. Theyve been
brilliant. Im probably over bias because I think Eddie Howe is a very good
manager but theyve bought incredibly well in the summer. Callum Wilson is a big
player for them and was injured last year, Josh King came in for Junior
Stanislas at the weekend, Harry Arter has been excellent, and how Howe managed
to get Wilshere to the club… Ive got to give him an A. Good to watch.
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Crystal Palace have problems, says McInally Ive been really disappointed in
Crystal Palace. I dont know whether thats because every time I see them I expect
more from the likes of Wilfried Zaha. I know Yannick Bolasie has gone but Jason
Puncheon is a good player and needs to do more. And Ive been disappointed in the
way theyve defended, theyve been shipping goals. I know they spent a lot of
money on Christian Benteke who has scored three goals for them but in this
moment in time, with the way theyre playing, theyre very unpredictable and Im
giving them a D.12. Leicester: C Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy are yet to hit the
heights of last season I should still be giving them an A+ for what they did
last year. Every time I look at the Champions League on a Tuesday or Wednesday
you think Leicester are there! Their performances in the Champions League have
been A+. But their performances in the Premier League havent been great, so Ive
got to go C. Thats average in comparison to last year. NGolo Kante has been a
big loss and Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez, Marc Albrighton and Danny Drinkwater
havent managed to get to the level they were last year. Maybe unsurprisingly.
Defensively theyve not been good enough.13. West Brom: C West Brom wont go down
with Tony Pulis in charge, says McInally I think Tony Pulis is one of the
managers in the league that doesnt get the credit he should get. He is working
with a squad of players that he doesnt invest a lot of money in, hes got a
player in Saido Berahino that he wants to be better but hes not even playing and
there are a few improbables and imponderables that he has to deal with. I want
to give them a B because theyre always going to be there or thereabouts and with
him at the club I dont see them being relegated. But I cant give them more than
a C because of where they are right now. But theyll cause problems for a lot of
teams during the season.14. Burnley: B Burnley are over-performing, says
McInally Im giving Burnley a B because theyve already had some incredible
results. They were only just touched off by Arsenal at home, they beat Everton,
they beat Liverpool... Sean Dyche continues to defy the odds. It would be easier
to get to this level and say they should be higher up in the league but should
they? I dont think so. Normally the league will determine where you finish
compared to the amount of money you spend. In that case Burnley should probably
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15. West Ham: E West Ham are struggling to match their performances from last
season Ive given West Ham an E and thats the worst Im going to give any team.
Disappointed. Dimitri Payet is fantastic but hasnt done it yet. Theyve struggled
as a team, struggled with injuries, Slaven Bilic is probably banging his head at
the moment. They had a wonderful result against Chelsea in the EFL Cup, but I
thought this would be a season for West Ham - after last year - that theyd
really cause problems. They havent. Its not been good. The stadium continues to
be a weight around their neck and its been a poor start.16. Stoke: C Stoke are
starting to pick up after a poor start The last few results have been better for
Stoke but Id have thought theyd have started quicker in the Premier League. I
would have guaranteed in the first 10 games Stoke would have shipped seven,
eight, nine goals instead of the 16 they have. Theyve conceded too many goals.
They should be doing a lot better.17. Middlesbrough: D Middlesbrough have a
goal-scoring problem, says McInally Its a harsh mark because Middlesbrough have
been away from the Premier League for a long time and Aitor Karanka has managed
to bring in some players to make a difference but scoring goals has been a
problem for them. Their home form - which I thought would be stronger - has been
poor. I like Boro but unless they get their finger out theyll be slipping to E
and F.18. Hull: C Hull City have a tough season ahead, says McInally It took
them an age to give the job to Mike Phelan and I think that brought a little
uncertainty. As well as the season started, theyve struggled since and I think
it will be a struggle. They only had seven or eight players at pre-season
training and were struggling in terms of a squad. Its not a surprise but
performances only merit a C.19. Swansea: D Swansea are facing their toughest
Premier League campaign, says McInally There has been a big transition in the
football club, with new managers, players going who they might have wanted to
keep, so this is one of the hardest seasons Swansea have had in a long time. I
didnt agree when they let Garry Monk go, I thought he did a decent job to keep
them easily in the Premier League, but because of changes theyve had I think its
really unsettled the club. Bob Bradley is the new manager, and theyre hoping for
new fortunes. But I dont see it.20. Sunderland: E Sunderland must invest in
January if they want to stay up, says McInally David Moyes has come in but it
seems every time we talk about Sunderland, were saying if Jermain Defoe doesnt
score they cant win. If youre relying on one man in the Premier League to keep
you there, its not good enough. Moyes knows he has a big problem on his hands.
And they will be E until they get more players in during January. They have to
support the manager, give him the funds - if they dont theyll be bottom for most
of the season and theyll be E-! West Ham 1-0 Sunderland Also See: Your clubs
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