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Here we go again. A school's word vs Lyle's word. Where have we seen this before?? There is a lot more detail in the article, including it being made known to Major Applewhite that Lyles was specifically requesting more money for visits. Texas didn't bite and eventually parted ways with Lyles.
One could argue this will have a positive or negative impact on the Oregon investigation. I think Oregon's actions will stand alone.
But, here we go again with Lyles claiming he's the victim....
Despite learning months earlier that scout Willie Lyles had requested $3,000 from a University of Texas booster to ensure a recruit's visit, the Longhorn football program paid $15,000 to a recruiting service that employed Lyles in 2008-09
Billing records and invoices shed minimal detail on what Texas received for quarterly payments of $3,750. The most specific is a September 2008 invoice referencing UT as making payment for "Elite Scouting Services 2010 Book and Consultation.'' Vionis said it included "standard web-based recruiting information'' and "maybe a book.'' In its public records request fulfilled last week, "Outside the Lines" requested copies of the materials given to Texas by Elite, but nothing was provided.
Lyles, who did not return calls for comment, has previously accused Texas of leading a campaign against him because he refused to push players toward the school. The documents -- including email exchanges between coaches and staff, as well as boosters and friendly media types -- clearly indicate UT was eager to play a role in exposing Lyles.
http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/7213699/university-texas-paid-willie-lyles-red-flag
One could argue this will have a positive or negative impact on the Oregon investigation. I think Oregon's actions will stand alone.
But, here we go again with Lyles claiming he's the victim....
Despite learning months earlier that scout Willie Lyles had requested $3,000 from a University of Texas booster to ensure a recruit's visit, the Longhorn football program paid $15,000 to a recruiting service that employed Lyles in 2008-09
Billing records and invoices shed minimal detail on what Texas received for quarterly payments of $3,750. The most specific is a September 2008 invoice referencing UT as making payment for "Elite Scouting Services 2010 Book and Consultation.'' Vionis said it included "standard web-based recruiting information'' and "maybe a book.'' In its public records request fulfilled last week, "Outside the Lines" requested copies of the materials given to Texas by Elite, but nothing was provided.
Lyles, who did not return calls for comment, has previously accused Texas of leading a campaign against him because he refused to push players toward the school. The documents -- including email exchanges between coaches and staff, as well as boosters and friendly media types -- clearly indicate UT was eager to play a role in exposing Lyles.
http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/7213699/university-texas-paid-willie-lyles-red-flag
