The Story That Wouldn’t Die
August 8, 2008Reyes, Perez and J Lewis Shut Down Jays
August 9, 2008Without rehashing many of the non-calls during Ohio State’s loss to Illinois last season, it appears that the ongoing investigation of referee Steve Pamon has been concluded without material evidence of “fixing.”
Many groups questioned the amount of money placed on two specific games (the other was Purdue/Penn State) along with the unusual outcome given the point spreads. The NCAA did their detective work with a few Las Vegas consultants as well as Pamon himself. Upon the conclusion of the analysis, we have the written response from the Association:
“Upon the conclusion of our investigation, the Big Ten is secure in its belief that these games were not compromised…
The remainder of the statement revolved around the changing of a few policies. I find it interesting that background checks and the monitoring of gambling is not done as frequently as we’re led to believe. Officials “will” be required to disclose any gambling? As in, it was not a requirement to this point? Intriguing.
But either way, I would be remiss if I didn’t say…
Twenty-two days. Or 36, if you’re Donald Washington or Jamario O’Neal.
Big Ten: No Evidence… [ESPN]
4 Comments
If nothing was compromised, then why the rule changes?
That’s an excellent question, Tim. I’m not so sure.
Fans aren’t as trusting with officiating anymore. The NBA scandal proved that “fixing” is out there.
As a Buckeye and Big 10 fan I’m embarrassed all the way around by the officiating in that game AND by the investigation response.
OSU is dead last in opponent’s penalties per game for the last 3 seasons:
http://www.cfbstats.com/2007/leader/national/team/defense/split01/category14/sort01.html