Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Following the Tigers 79-74 win over Yale in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, LSU athletic director Joe Alleva commented on the Will Wade situation with Jeff Goodman of Watch Stadium.
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“I don’t know how deep this goes,” Alleva told Stadium after the win. “That’s the problem, and Will’s refused to talk to us. That’s the hardest part for me.”

Two weeks ago, Yahoo Sports reported that Wade had a conversion with runner Christian Dawkins in which he spoke about a “strong-arse offer” he made in the recruitment of freshman Javonte Smart. Wade remains suspended, but Smart was reinstated prior to the SEC tournament after sitting one game.

“I wish he’d come in and just tell the truth,” he added. “Just tell me what went on. I can handle the truth even if it’s bad.”
Probably not the best time to be making these comments.
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CharlesLSU74 months
Dude. Really?! What a fricking clown
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TheFunk74 months
Someone needs to calmly sit the AD down and then scream “STFU” in his face. Goodness, what is he doing?!
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Big Sway74 months
We need to embarrass his arse in the stands.
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themunch74 months
They did that and he did not care.
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themunch74 months
What an asshat. Totally shitting on the coach and the team after a tourney win.
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Run DMC74 months
What an embarrassment to LSU
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geaux8874 months
What a spineless piece of shite coward Alleva is. He and F.King need to quit infecting my university with their cancer.
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dagrippa74 months
I hoped to never hear from him again
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Hangit74 months
Is he really too stupid to understand why WW cannot talk to him? Especially since Alleva invited everybody on the planet to their little meeting. Maybe our next AD will be a little more cerebral.
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CDawson74 months
The answer is obviously, YES.
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jgawron74 months
Honestly, today was a great day to be a Tiger...As an Alumni it was great as we won the game...For the players and coaches..Congratulations your 1 of 32 remaining...Then I read the AD talking crap again about Wade...I don't care what profession your in if your a cook to a Electrical Engineer like me...Show a little respect...Act like you been in this situation before..You don't talk crap to the media, you are looking worse as this goes on...When I have somebody dealing with adversity I don't spread that to our staff and clients or outside sources...My gosh, WTH.. .Here is an idea Joe...Communication 101..I am sure you had a class in this...Take the high road and if you are asked say "NO COMMENT THIS IS A INVESTIGATION ONGOING AND LEAVE IT IN THE HAND OF THE COURTS"...Praise the team and coaches and how proud you are for the University and the State of Louisiana...I have said this many times on the Rant, I am embarrassed for the University, the State and I live in Wisconsin, and I feel for you because you Sir are destroying your credibility as a leader, an AD for this great University...This is a very delicate subject..A lot of people like Wade and people gravitate to him, that is a team Joe, they work together as one unit...College sports is big business...For once say something positive for this March Madness Tourney and let everybody enjoy...By the way I want Wade back..And I hope you and others in your little circle are gone as well...You should have learned from the Duke situation..
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pellietigersaint74 months
Such an inept clown
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CDawson74 months
Just when I thought this could not get dumber, this happens. What an unprofessional tool shed. No excuse for those types of comments.
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Fenwick8674 months
Must be nice to be a coach at any one of the other schools caught up in the same investigation. Their AD's have the players and coaches best interest in mind. Our AD and President are more interested in posturing.
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Fenwick8674 months
players, coaches, and fans best interest*
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smash williams74 months
Wtf is he doing.
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ellessuuuu74 months
He is absolutely tone deaf and incapable of making a good decision.
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ItNeverRains74 months
what a fricking pussy
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teke18474 months
The Duke lacrosse team came in and told the truth to Joe at his old job. Look at how well that worked out for them.
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eddieray74 months
Not a great time for those comments but it really doesn’t matter what he does or says, 98% of this board is gonna slam him without fail.
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mrbayoublu74 months
He diminished the LSU victory with his comments. Insensitive. Whatever happen to keeping his mouth shut. Let the kids play without grumbling from AD or Admin. Can’t understand is timing was bad bad bad.
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RightWingTiger74 months
All Alleva knows how to do is cover and insulate his own arse. He would literally chunk his own mother under the bus if he had to.
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rob6274 months
Fuk you Joe. Just gtfo of Baton Rouge you sorry Mofo.
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Tiger Iron74 months
That guy is in no position to talk to anyone about ethics or decision making.
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Mikey P74 months
LSU admin = Clown Show
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