What I want to know is, has anyone actually talked directly

[60Shock]

RDR, all I'm saying is that we need to be extremely careful and not violate any NCAA rules. If paying an "Expedite Fee" by the gaining university falls into the realm of acceptability, then fine. But if not, there is no way we should get ourselves involved in the political or individual briberies of a third world country that could bite us the butt for a decade or more.

And, how sure is anyone, with the scant info we have on OE, that this kid is worth jeopardizing our entire basketball program for?

Besides, if we are caught violating an NCAA no-no, is there anyone out there who really believes that Wichita State University is actually in the "Good Ol' Boy" network and that we would simply receive a playful slap on the wrist or a gentle pat on our behind?

No, my friend, it's going to be the woodshed and the 2,000 pound gorilla!

[rjl]

RDR, all I'm saying is that we need to be extremely careful and not violate any NCAA rules. If paying an "Expedite Fee" by the gaining university falls into the realm of acceptability, then fine. But if not, there is no way we should get ourselves involved in the political or individual briberies of a third world country that could bite us the butt for a decade or more.

And, how sure is anyone, with the scant info we have on OE, that this kid is worth jeopardizing our entire basketball program for?

Besides, if we are caught violating an NCAA no-no, is there anyone out there who really believes that Wichita State University is actually in the "Good Ol' Boy" network and that we would simply receive a playful slap on the wrist or a gentle pat on our behind?

No, my friend, it's going to be the woodshed and the 2,000 pound gorilla!

Anyone who's had any experience in smaller third world countries could most likely attest that bribes are often the way things are done. Be it just traveling through border security from one country to another, or expediting government paperwork to attend college overseas.

Not saying it's right or wrong, but it's a fact of life in some places.

I agree that WSU shouldn't be involved in any of that, especially for a recruit with as many question marks as Orupke (if what we know is all there is to be known). Common and legal over there, most-likely illegal to the NCAA.

[aShock4life]

I wonder if other teams have these same amount of problems?

[WSUShokker]

I dont know maybe its just me and probably a crazy idea...but has anyone called Chuck Norris? 3

[Downtown Shocker Brown]

E. Chike Anyanwu

I know this name from somewhere I cannot figure where from.

Anyways Everybody's situation is different.
For instance Orupke and his family might be very poor so they cant afford to "sway" the goverment

Frank Ben-Eze's parents might have been more well to do and could "sway" the goverment to letting him leave.

Charles Okwandu according to the report was supposed to be a pretty nice recruit. However he has changed his "commitment" 3-4 times and is supposedly in the country now playing ball at some low lever junior college.

If Orupke can get here fine. But until then I say we need not worry about it as some seem to on here do.

Okwandu has signed to play with UCONN.

[BostonWu]

If I’m Sexton, Marshall and/or Okon I’m touching base with every American D1 university that has a Nigerian player on its roster to find out what the secret handshake is. If I’m them I want to know how UCONN gotrdone.

[Downtown Shocker Brown]

Okwandu wound up at UCONN only after:

1. Committing to Arizona while in Nigeria.
2. Visa problems cause him to miss season.
3. Arizona grows weary of him ever getting out of Nigeria and moves on.
4. Commits to Seton Hall.
5. Bobby Gonzalez hired at Seton Hall, and Okwandu doesn't want to play there.
6. Okwandu gets to US and winds up Harcum CC in Pennsylvania.
7. He only makes it to play in 12 games.
8. Commits to play at UCONN.

[Awesome Sauce Malone]

E. Chike Anyanwu

I know this name from somewhere I cannot figure where from.

Anyways Everybody's situation is different.
For instance Orupke and his family might be very poor so they cant afford to "sway" the goverment

Frank Ben-Eze's parents might have been more well to do and could "sway" the goverment to letting him leave.

Charles Okwandu according to the report was supposed to be a pretty nice recruit. However he has changed his "commitment" 3-4 times and is supposedly in the country now playing ball at some low lever junior college.

If Orupke can get here fine. But until then I say we need not worry about it as some seem to on here do.

Okwandu has signed to play with UCONN.

Thats cool.

He also signed with Arizona and Seton Hall.

I know that sounds Assholish of me I apologize but again until these players actually show up then im good.

[Ricky Del Rio]

Okwandu wound up at UCONN only after:

1. Committing to Arizona while in Nigeria.
2. Visa problems cause him to miss season.
3. Arizona grows weary of him ever getting out of Nigeria and moves on.
4. Commits to Seton Hall.
5. Bobby Gonzalez hired at Seton Hall, and Okwandu doesn't want to play there.
6. Okwandu gets to US and winds up Harcum CC in Pennsylvania.
7. He only makes it to play in 12 games.
8. Commits to play at UCONN.

Your posts always contain useful information.

Thanks.

[Shocker]

The problem with Orupke is that a bureaucrat can deny your visa on a whim, even if your paperwork is in order.

Seems to me that someone should get on a plane and...

[SFL]

The problem with Orupke is that a bureaucrat can deny your visa on a whim, even if your paperwork is in order.

Seems to me that someone should get on a plane and...

I agree... if EO is anywhere near the player we've all made him out to be, I'd send the Dobo (no, not Dofo) and new AD Eric Sexton immediately to Logo's and make the final pitch (grease the wheel within NCAA guidelines) to those crooked bastards.

:good:

[Shocker]

Well, I'm not sure I would send the new AD, but maybe...uh...well...never mind...

;-)

[RoyalShock]

The problem with Orupke is that a bureaucrat can deny your visa on a whim, even if your paperwork is in order.

Seems to me that someone should get on a plane and...

I agree... if EO is anywhere near the player we've all made him out to be, I'd send the Dobo (no, not Dofo) and new AD Eric Sexton immediately to Logo's and make the final pitch (grease the wheel within NCAA guidelines) to those crooked bastards.

:good:

Logo's? Is that a new sports bar or something?

I think the name you're looking for is Lagos.

:D

[SubGod22]

The problem with Orupke is that a bureaucrat can deny your visa on a whim, even if your paperwork is in order.

Seems to me that someone should get on a plane and...

I agree... if EO is anywhere near the player we've all made him out to be, I'd send the Dobo (no, not Dofo) and new AD Eric Sexton immediately to Logo's and make the final pitch (grease the wheel within NCAA guidelines) to those crooked bastards.

:good:

Logo's? Is that a new sports bar or something?

I think the name you're looking for is Lagos.

:D

I was picturing a city made from colorful blocks and very stiff people wandering around.

[WstateU]

The problem with Orupke is that a bureaucrat can deny your visa on a whim, even if your paperwork is in order.

Seems to me that someone should get on a plane and...

I agree... if EO is anywhere near the player we've all made him out to be, I'd send the Dobo (no, not Dofo) and new AD Eric Sexton immediately to Logo's and make the final pitch (grease the wheel within NCAA guidelines) to those crooked bastards.

:good:

Logo's? Is that a new sports bar or something?

I think the name you're looking for is Lagos.

:D

I was picturing a city made from colorful blocks and very stiff people wandering around.

oops! :yahoo:


Lagos, Lagos.....