((ht: newsobserver.com))And you ask; "Why is it a big deal an agent is indicted?"
The answer is this: Because Terry Watson (the agent) is being indicted in the University of North Carolina football scandal and the charges stem from a state law governing activities related to college athletes.
Watson, according to NewsObserver.com is facing 13 charges of "Athlete-agent inducement". Included are his dealings with former Tar Heel players Greg Little, Marvin Austin and Robert Quinn among others.
The state claims, among other things, Watson helped get Little at least $18,000 in extra benefits back in 2010.
And note--The state requires all agents to register with the state, something Watson may or may not have done as he lists his homebase as Marietta, Georgia.
Read much, much more from the News-Observer RIGHT HERE
We believe, but aren't 100% sure Watson is one of the, if not the first agent charged with breaking the law by practicing illegal activities with college athletes.
Many states have talked about or in some cases adopted laws to protect themselves and in turn their state schools from unscrupulous agents, a problem that's gotten progressively worse as more money flows through college athletics.
And yet it keeps happening.
The hope here is North Carolina's message will be a bit of a deterrent, though really, we don't believe it. Never the less, it's a good start. We'll follow this case as it progresses and let you know what happens.
No comments:
Post a Comment