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Yahoo: FBI sent agents to BR to investigate Wade’s recruiting tactics after suspension

Posted on 4/5/19 at 6:55 pm
Posted by HailHailtoMichigan!
Mission Viejo, CA
Member since Mar 2012
69358 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 6:55 pm
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After LSU coach Will Wade's indefinite suspension from the school on March 8, FBI agents were in Baton Rouge investigating his recruiting tactics, multiple sources told Yahoo Sports. That included a Louisiana-based FBI agent active in Baton Rouge the following week, conducting in-person work regarding Wade.

The FBI made clear its interest was speaking specifically about Wade, according to a source. The FBI's interest in Wade's recruiting tactics could potentially signal an expansion in the federal basketball corruption case. An FBI agent who was in Baton Rouge declined comment when reached by Yahoo Sports. The agent referred questions to New Orleans field office public affairs specialist Craig Betbeze, who did not return multiple requests for comment. Nicholas Biase, spokesman for the Southern District of New York, declined comment.


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Posted by HamBone14
Covington
Member since Jun 2011
1896 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 6:56 pm to
Yeah this doesn’t make any fricking sense. Why would the FBI care about Wade’s recruiting tactics?
Posted by HamBone14
Covington
Member since Jun 2011
1896 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 6:58 pm to
In addition I’m wondering if Joe Alleva has his balls cuffed. Second report in 2 days that Munson has commented and not Alleva, which is unusual.

quote:

“If the FBI has been in town, we are not aware of it,” LSU senior associate athletic director Robert Munson said in a statement. “The University has not been contacted.”


Munson gave a quote to Delly yesterday as well. Either Joe is on his way out or he’s had his public relations responsibilities stripped (finally).
This post was edited on 4/5/19 at 7:00 pm
Posted by pmarti3
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2006
233 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 6:59 pm to
Seems like an irresponsible use of federal resources.
Posted by ipodking
#StopTalkingAboutWomensSports
Member since Jun 2008
56304 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 6:59 pm to
But but the FBI isn't looking at Wade!!!!!!
Posted by Madking
Member since Apr 2016
48011 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 6:59 pm to
Another unconfirmed smear piece from yahoo. Color me shocked
Posted by TheTexasTiger7
Dallas - Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2018
9387 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 6:59 pm to
Shouldn’t the FBI be more concerned about other things than worry about what a college basketball coach in Louisiana does?
Posted by Tigah Jr
The Stick
Member since Oct 2011
846 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 7:02 pm to
Shouldn’t the FBI be worried about the $30M wasted on the Mueller report rather than college basketball?
Posted by lurker124
Member since Apr 2006
3410 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 7:05 pm to
#Theyvegothimnow

-Trump
Posted by lsumailman61
Gulf Shores
Member since Oct 2006
7611 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 7:05 pm to
frick Joe Alleva
Posted by Dizz
Member since May 2008
14772 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 7:05 pm to
Why would the FBI now suddenly care? This is BS.
Posted by Jack Crevalle
USVI
Member since Aug 2018
6719 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 7:07 pm to
It has become blatantly obvious- Will Wade must have banged Pat Forde's wife. Personal vendetta.

Potential progress reported yesterday and now Yahoo releases this? Convenient timing. I call bullshite.
Posted by KG5989
Das Boot
Member since Oct 2010
16324 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 7:14 pm to
So the FBI was talking to a witness that is involved in a federal case?



Once again the media, and specifically Yahoo, are trying to make it sound way worse than it is.
Posted by LSUnatick
South of Lafourche
Member since Jul 2008
1081 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 7:15 pm to
Or Yahoo is full of shite...
Posted by ecb
Member since Jul 2010
9356 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 7:16 pm to
They need to be at Duke and Alabama
Posted by Ignignot
Member since Mar 2009
18823 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 7:16 pm to
Who's wife at yahoo did wade frick?
Posted by Big Jim Slade
Member since Oct 2016
4948 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 7:18 pm to
In case WW had any thoughts about actually testifying favorably for the defense, the agents let you know they’re hanging around and waiting to ask questions. Scare tactic by the Feds.
Posted by DrewSimp82
Shreveport
Member since Apr 2007
1587 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 7:18 pm to
Get this unconfirmed shite off our board. Delete this and go to bed
Posted by ellessuuuu
Member since Sep 2004
8536 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 7:21 pm to
So, FBI has had the wiretap and didn't do anything until Yahoo published a story, yeah not buying. The more likely scenario is Wade was subpoenaed for trial by the defense, so the FBI interviewed him to see what his testimony might be.

These dumbasses have a serious issue with Wade, but this is a huge stretch.
This post was edited on 4/5/19 at 7:23 pm
Posted by Bjorn Cyborg
Member since Sep 2016
26934 posts
Posted on 4/5/19 at 7:22 pm to
There have been hundreds of recruiting scandals and the FBI has never shown interest. Why now? Outside of possible IRS issues, what is the federal interest?
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