Bo Davis Fired at Alabama for Recruiting Violations

[Kaos]

This morning's version?

Davis accidentally butt-dialed a recruit during a dead period.  Or the recruit called him and he called the kid back.  Or he called him and forgot it was a dead period.

Saban was scrutinizing phone records because he is the most organized and meticulous coach ever, discovered the random call, asked Davis about it and he didn't remember doing it so said nope, no calls. 

Because Saban is such a stickler for the rules, he told Davis he had to go.  Can't have people on his staff that break a rule, even accidentally, and don't know what they did wrong.

[wesfau2]

What a pantload.

[Buzz Killington]

This morning's version?

Davis accidentally butt-dialed a recruit during a dead period.  Or the recruit called him and he called the kid back.  Or he called him and forgot it was a dead period.

Saban was scrutinizing phone records because he is the most organized and meticulous coach ever, discovered the random call, asked Davis about it and he didn't remember doing it so said nope, no calls. 

Because Saban is such a stickler for the rules, he told Davis he had to go.  Can't have people on his staff that break a rule, even accidentally, and don't know what they did wrong.

So, he butt activated Apple Pay too?

[GH2001]

So, he butt activated Apple Pay too?

Well that explains it! Move on everyone. Was all an accident by Mr Davis rear end.

[Kaos]

The confirmation begins.

Scarbinsky just added this paragraph to his original column. 

A person familiar with the situation told AL.com it did concern a potential recruiting violation, which may not have been serious in nature, but Davis was not cooperative with the school when questioned about it. It appears that lack of cooperation led to his departure.


Right.  A guy who makes half a fucking million a year is going to dig his own grave over a minor issue.  But the state media will lap up the bullshit peddled by Saban like its caviar.

[Townhallsavoy]

Well...again, we're in the same place we were Thursday morning before this came out about Bo Davis.

We just have to beat them on the field.

[Kaos]

Well...again, we're in the same place we were Thursday morning before this came out about Bo Davis.

We just have to beat them on the field.

When one is cheating that becomes problematic now, don't it?

It's a proven fact that when the playing field is relatively level we dominate them in every measurable statistic. 

When they are allowed to cheat with utter impunity?  See 1970s and this current run? When they have a dictatorial tyrant with sway over the NCAA (see Bryant and Saban)? 

This is what we get. 

[WiregrassTiger]

The confirmation begins.

Scarbinsky just added this paragraph to his original column. 

A person familiar with the situation told AL.com it did concern a potential recruiting violation, which may not have been serious in nature, but Davis was not cooperative with the school when questioned about it. It appears that lack of cooperation led to his departure.


Right.  A guy who makes half a fucking million a year is going to dig his own grave over a minor issue.  But the state media will lap up the bullshit peddled by Saban like its caviar.

Are you saying Saban's shit doesn't taste like caviar? You're taking this a little too far, don't you think?

I suspect we'll hear about you being mysteriously killed soon if you keep this up.

[Kaos]

Let's examine how AL.com reported this.  The initial reports of Davis being fired came from the Tuscaloosa News at 5 pm on April 28. Matt Zenitz posted this, the one and only story regarding potential NCAA issues, on Sunday at 11:30 am.  Took Saban that long to get his story together?

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/05/new_details_regarding_potentia.html

Details emerge on potential NCAA violation that led to Alabama assistant Bo Davis resigning
First, the title.  Notice the singular use of the word "violation."  There's an immediate minimizing effect. 

Alabama defensive line coach Bo Davis resigned Friday morning, stepping down after two seasons in that role. Resigned.  Not fired. Resigned. 


AL.com has learned that Davis is being investigated by the NCAA for potential impermissible contact with recruits.
DAVIS is being investigated, not UA.   

According to a source familiar with details of the case, Davis is accused of visiting multiple out-of-state recruits during a period when coaches aren't allowed any contact with recruits.

The recruits in question did not end up signing with Alabama, according to the source.
Didn't want them anyway, no harm no foul.  Amazing that all his visits went to unsigned recruits.   

The NCAA contacted Alabama's compliance office regarding the situation, and Davis was questioned and caught being dishonest before eventually resigning, according to the source.

The source compared Davis' alleged violations to the NCAA violations committed by former Florida wide receivers coach Joker Phillips in 2014. Phillips ultimately resigned from Florida, and the Gators received no further penalties from the NCAA.  More minimization.  Nothing to see or concern yourself with 


Davis' contract with Alabama had been set to run through 2017 at an annual salary of $475,000.

Widely considered one of the top defensive line coaches in the country, Davis was in his second stint as Alabama's defensive line coach under Nick Saban.
And also at LSU. And also at Miami.  More minimization of the facts.   


Davis was named the SEC's top recruiter by 247Sports in February after helping the Tide sign the nation's No. 1 recruiting class. 
But no one he illegally visited signed. 


 

[Kaos]

Saban refuses to discuss resignation of Davis. 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2016/05/05/nick-saban-alabama-bo-davis-sec-teleconference/83967760/

USA Today reports it.   

al.com?  Crickets. 

[Snaggletiger]

Saban refuses to discuss resignation of Davis. 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2016/05/05/nick-saban-alabama-bo-davis-sec-teleconference/83967760/

USA Today reports it.   

al.com?  Crickets.

Pfffffft!!!  Do you really expect them to just print anything and everything without verifying the story and its sources?  This is a reputable news    gency

[AUChizad]

Saban refuses to discuss resignation of Davis. 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2016/05/05/nick-saban-alabama-bo-davis-sec-teleconference/83967760/

USA Today reports it.   

al.com?  Crickets.

To be fair, al.com reported exactly the same thing.

http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2016/05/nick_saban_on_bo_davis_we_are.html

[The Six]

There is no story. Just like there is no depth chart. In fact, there is no football team and Nick Saban is going to curse out the next person who asks him about it. Aight?!?

[Buzz Killington]

Nick really wishes you all would just stop trying to catch him cheating.

[Kaos]

To be fair, al.com reported exactly the same thing.

http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2016/05/nick_saban_on_bo_davis_we_are.html

It wasn't there when USA Today reported it. 

The difference in the two headlines:

USAToday:  Saban refuses to discuss fired assistant
al.com:  Saban: We are all about doing the right things here

So fuck them.  Still.

[wesfau2]

Quick reminder:

Bo Davis got slapped with a show cause order.

Nothing happened to Bama or Saban.

[Buzz Killington]

Quick reminder:

Bo Davis got slapped with a show cause order.

Nothing happened to Bama or Saban.

Raise your hand if you're surprised.

[Pell City Tiger]

"You were sloppy, Bo. You got caught. We've got to let you go.

I'll put in a good word for you with Kirby."

[The Six]

Nick Saban is Clay Bertrand. But is Clay Bertrand also Clay Shaw? And who did he discuss the triangulation of rifle fire with to kill Kennedy on the Dealey Plaza?