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You mean like this article that was previously mentioned where the comments are disabled? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353807/2024/03/21/terrence-shannon-jr-charges-ncaa-tournament/ They aren't going to disable comments on all articles pertaining to Illini basketball, so obviously, there...

It is standard practice at The Athletic to disable comments for all articles involving sexual crimes and has been for years (ie. predates the NYT purchase). I think for most people, it is pretty obvious to understand why they do this.

Eh, gotta imagine some defense lawyer would have looked at the case, determined it was extremely winnable, and then worked out a deal that TSJ only pays if they win (which enables him to make $$ in the league).

This was inevitable, and given the situation, the correct choice. Overall, I think people are being a bit overzealous and overly cautious, given the nature of the disease; however, since all the other American sports leagues have cancelled/suspended play, the NCAA had to follow suit. If any...

Grew up in the buffer zone between the South suburbs and Central Illinois, 4 years at UIUC, 5 years in Cincinnati, and now a few years in Chicago (North Side).

Yeah, that was brutal to try to watch.

I'm really hoping to see Whitman make use of his law degree with this one and really go after the NCAA.

Wait, who's Jack? Is he in the portal, or is he a prep?

Are there any Power 5 schools remotely close to a 100 mile radius from Carterville? I can't come up with any. Discriminating against kids that come from rural and/or remote areas is ridiculous.

Uhhh... Leron Black says "Hello"...

Yeah, but that gave us this gem:

I'm really hoping this comes down to Mizzou making a mistake and reading something incorrectly. Really lean into the MizNoz reputation.

Winning definitely creates recruiting. It's how the blue bloods remain blue bloods. They win because they recruit well, and they recruit well because they win. It's a perfect chicken and egg metaphor though. People are arguing over which one is the egg.

Well that shouldn't be too difficult...

I'm pretty sure he was joking...