If You Were a College MBB Coach, Would You Cheat?

[Doc]

With this being in the news, I'm curious to hear what people personally would do. Assume that cheating is widespread, so your program likely would not be singled out like SMU football in the 80s.

I'm personally debating between options 1 and 4.

 

[CycloneErik]

I think cheating is wrong, but I hate the idea of getting fired. Probably #2, but #1 goes pretty close to it.
I don't like it, but that's the game as it's been.

 

[Yellow Snow]

No... not necessarily on moral principles since I need to win to keep my job, and if I don't and all of the competition is, it's natural to think that way. Many workplaces are like that now.

However, I have a feeling that none of these coaches, handlers, bagmen, etc. realized they were actually breaking the law and not just "rules".

Knowing what I know now... no way in hell i'd cheat. It's the FBI. I wonder how nervous some coaches are that haven't been implicated yet about past phone conversations. Not knowing if the phone was tapped or not.

 

[Cyclone.TV]

Yes. You ain't cheatin' you ain't tryin'.

 

[Cyclone.TV]

No... not necessarily on moral principles since I need to win to keep my job, and if I don't and all of the competition is, it's natural to think that way. Many workplaces are like that now.

However, I have a feeling that none of these coaches, handlers, bagmen, etc. realized they were actually breaking the law and not just "rules".

Knowing what I know now... no way in hell i'd cheat. It's the FBI. I wonder how nervous some coaches are that haven't been implicated yet about past phone conversations. Not knowing if the phone was tapped or not.

You dont think they knew they were breaking the law? Who are you? Pitino?

 

[HGoat]

They all cheat. Don't hate the player, hate the game.

 

[SpokaneCY]

With this being in the news, I'm curious to hear what people personally would do. Assume that cheating is widespread, so your program likely would not be singled out like SMU football in the 80s.

I'm personally debating between options 1 and 4.

What it boils down to is looking yourself in the mirror each and every morning. I'm a win with character kind of guy.

 

[CNECloneFan]

For MBB coaches earning 7 figures a year, hell yes. Bring on the wins, bring in the cash, and retire comfortably after you get caught and (maybe) fired.

The entire incentive program in college sports encourages cheating.

 

[Doc]

What it boils down to is looking yourself in the mirror each and every morning. I'm a win with character kind of guy.

That’s very respectable, but I wouldn’t view it as a major character flaw for a few reasons. CF is crapping out on me or aI’d elaborate.

 

[3TrueFans]

Early and often.

 

[jdoggivjc]

Depends on where I'm coaching. If I'm at a place like ISU, not a chance in hell - I know I'm going to get nailed. If I were at a blueblood, well, the temptation would be a hell of a lot stronger, especially when I know the NCAA is giving me a slap on the wrist and a wink and a nod if I get caught.

 

[3TrueFans]

They key is to move on before the school gets nailed.

 

[DurangoCy]

If I were the coach, no.

...but if I win the powerball, watch out KU.

 

[SpokaneCY]

That’s very respectable, but I wouldn’t view it as a major character flaw for a few reasons. CF is crapping out on me or aI’d elaborate.

The fact someone can rationalize cheating means its a major character flaw to me. I'm wired completely different than most but it works for me.

 

[harimad]

Isn't this basically the entire script of Blue Chips?

 

[CycloneErik]

Isn't this basically the entire script of Blue Chips?

No tractor in this story. Step it up.

 

[MLawrence]

What type of cheating are we talking about? Taxes or marriage?

 

[Gunnerclone]

Not to the level of federal criminality.

 

[LindenCy]

No..5

 

[AgronAlum]

Yes, only because I know if be terrible without doing it.