Sampson: I concealed nothing

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Kelvin Sampson defended himself Tuesday after Indiana University told the NCAA that "intentional conduct" by the school's former basketball coach could not have been stopped. "In no way did I ever hide or withhold information from Indiana University's compliance department," Sampson, now an assistant coach with the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, said in a statement released by his agent. "I vehemently deny the inference that I made and concealed impermissible calls. The NCAA has never alleged that I initiated any illegal phone calls to recruits while serving as the head coach at Indiana. I always provided Indiana with everything they requested, including all documents and phone records." Sampson is accused of violating sanctions by being present while recruiting phone calls were made and knowingly participating in impermissible three-way phone calls with recruits. He is also accused of unethical conduct for providing false or misleading information to investigators and failing "to promote an atmosphere for compliance" within the program.

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October 1, 2008 08:29 AM ET

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" I just got paid and acted like I was in charge and responsible for the program, but i had nothing to do with it really. Nothing."...Kelvin Sampson

50yearfan

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October 1, 2008 08:42 AM ET

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Your covering your stink'n arm pits.....that's something. Not to mention when a person crosses his arms (as in the photo) it's a sign of insecurity...etc. Nice try Sampson.

Circus Maximus

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October 1, 2008 10:00 AM ET

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Like Sampson has an ounce of credibility left............ just keep your mouth shut, keep out of the spotlight and go away quietly, Kelvin.

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October 1, 2008 12:22 PM ET

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I for one believe him....to be lying. Sorry, K.S.

rhymeister

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October 1, 2008 12:23 PM ET

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Originally posted 08:42 AM ET 10.01 by Circus Maximus

Your covering your stink'n arm pits.....that's something. Not to mention when a person crosses his arms (as in the photo) it's a sign of insecurity...etc. Nice try Sampson.

Do you really believe that, I don't. It can be but it's a comfortable position, one, while standing and two, people do it when they feel a chill.

rhymeister

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October 1, 2008 01:34 PM ET

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The NCAA needs to publish it's findings and evidence to shut this idiot up. It's a slap in the face when he says; "The NCAA has never alleged that I initiated any illegal phone calls to recruits while serving as the head coach at Indiana" I think he's playing word games with the "initiate" claim, meaning someone else dialed the number!

MrMiyagiJr

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October 1, 2008 04:16 PM ET

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He's pretty cocky with his cushy NBA job

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October 1, 2008 10:43 PM ET

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October 2, 2008 10:44 AM ET

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Sampson is the biggest lying, cheating, scumbug to ever walk the sidelines of any sport. He is getting exactly what he deserves.

KingFootball

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October 2, 2008 11:06 AM ET

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I believe him. He didn't hide anything. This guy is so brazen he did right out in the open.

michigan7011

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October 2, 2008 12:57 PM ET

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Sampson is pretty cushy in his new job. What can the NCAA do to him? He is out of their reach. Maybe the NCAA should talk to the NBA and other professional sport organizations and suggest that coaches who are proven to have cheated in college should also be banned from professional sporting jobs. This would give the NCAA some real leverage with Sampson and his kind.

PileOfCrepes

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October 2, 2008 01:48 PM ET

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how can you tell when kelvin sampson is lying?
his lips are moving.
seriously, can anyone believe anything that comes out of this tool's mouth? he's cheated, left two programs in disarray, took the money and ran.
he's a useless bag of crap.

duckfan

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October 9, 2008 04:10 PM ET

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Sampson is the biggest lying, cheating, scumbug to ever walk the sidelines of any sport. He is getting exactly what he deserves.

You could be right, but I think Jim Harrick (sp) and his son could give him a run for his money in this category!!