CommuterBob
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Alabama must have a different definition of what "disassociated" means
http://outkickthecoverage.com/disassocia...rogram.php
Quote:A couple of years ago Alabama disassociated the booster from the program after he sold lots of player autographs. Alabama argued -- wink and nod -- that the players had no idea their autographs were being sold.
Well, our old buddy Tom has a new website and a new business, he's dropped the suits. Now he just sells Crimson Tide memorabilia.
So what's on the front page of the website?
Autographed jerseys from AJ McCarron, TJ Yeldon, and Amari Cooper.
Quote:In its letter disassociating him from the program Alabama instructed Al-betar as follows, "You should refrain from obtaining any items of memorabilia from our student-athletes, including used equipment and apparel. You should also refrain from obtaining autographs from our student-athletes when they are in your store."
Despite Alabama's hectoring letter, Al-betar didn't just "refrain from obtaining any items of memorabilia from our student-athletes," he opened a memorabilia store designed to sell these objects!
Amazing. And yet nothing will happen to the Crimson Tide. This is what a "disassociated booster" looks like.
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CommuterBob
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RE: Alabama must have a different definition of what "disassociated" means
UPDATE:
Quote:Clay Travis @ClayTravisBGID 3 mins
They're now frantically pulling all the game worn gear and autographs off the website. Nothing to see here, kids.
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01-16-2014 03:52 PM |
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RE: Alabama must have a different definition of what "disassociated" means
So it never happened. Good enough for the NCAA, as far as Alabama is concerned
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01-16-2014 04:35 PM |
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RE: Alabama must have a different definition of what "disassociated" means
(01-16-2014 03:52 PM)CommuterBob Wrote: UPDATE:
Quote:Clay Travis @ClayTravisBGID 3 mins
They're now frantically pulling all the game worn gear and autographs off the website. Nothing to see here, kids.
They pulled it off the website... so if you want to buy it, you just need to call or email Mr. al-Betar, amirite?
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01-16-2014 05:06 PM |
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RE: Alabama must have a different definition of what "disassociated" means
Bet he is selling player tatoos as well...
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01-20-2014 01:25 PM |
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