ESPN's Horizon summer session
Aug 12, 2005 13:19:14 GMT -5
Post by bballraider on Aug 12, 2005 13:19:14 GMT -5
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Red flag: On one hand, there are reasons for optimism at Wright State. With a roster filled with freshmen and sophomores, Wright State improved greatly as last season went along.
But at the same time, there is reason for concern. What, after all, is going to happen to coach Paul Biancardi? Biancardi has been accused of serious NCAA violations from when he was an assistant to Jim O'Brien at Ohio State. The NCAA says Biancardi transferred a $6,700 cash payment in 1998 from O'Brien that was meant for recruit Aleksandar Radojevic. The NCAA also says Biancardi had "knowledge and involvement" of extra benefits received by Boban Savovic, a former player.
Biancardi has repeatedly denied any involvement with the alleged violations at Ohio State. Still, pretty much anything can happen when the NCAA's committee on infractions gets involved. It's possible that Biancardi could be cleared, but it's also possible he could be penalized. Because the time frame for a decision is unknown, this is a story that likely will linger into the season.
Red flag: On one hand, there are reasons for optimism at Wright State. With a roster filled with freshmen and sophomores, Wright State improved greatly as last season went along.
But at the same time, there is reason for concern. What, after all, is going to happen to coach Paul Biancardi? Biancardi has been accused of serious NCAA violations from when he was an assistant to Jim O'Brien at Ohio State. The NCAA says Biancardi transferred a $6,700 cash payment in 1998 from O'Brien that was meant for recruit Aleksandar Radojevic. The NCAA also says Biancardi had "knowledge and involvement" of extra benefits received by Boban Savovic, a former player.
Biancardi has repeatedly denied any involvement with the alleged violations at Ohio State. Still, pretty much anything can happen when the NCAA's committee on infractions gets involved. It's possible that Biancardi could be cleared, but it's also possible he could be penalized. Because the time frame for a decision is unknown, this is a story that likely will linger into the season.
