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Go Iowa Awesome – Updates in the Iowa Sports Wagering Investigation — An Ending in Sight?

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1 year ago

August 22, 2023

Go Iowa Awesome – Updates in the Iowa Sports Wagering Investigation — An Ending in Sight?

There might finally be an end in sight for the ongoing sports wagering investigation involving student-athletes at the Iowa and Iowa State. Earlier this evening, the Iowa athletic department released the following statement:

University of Iowa, UI Athletics Department Statement

The University of Iowa and the UI Athletics Department have been working cooperatively with the NCAA Student-Athlete Reinstatement (SAR) staff to determine the eligibility of student-athletes who were involved in sports wagering. The institution has received the SAR determinations for the 11 individuals who are current student-athletes. Because this information is protected through the Family Education Right and Privacy Act (FERPA), specific information will only be released once we have received the student’s consent.

NCAA guidelines set forth a process for an appeal of the SAR staff’s decision. The University will support student-athletes choosing to move forward with this process.

So what does that mean, exactly? Let’s break it down.

NCAA PUNISHMENTS VS CRIMINAL CHARGES

As we’ve noted since this investigation began, this process involves two separate aspects: NCAA punishments as a result of violation of NCAA rules and criminal charges as a result of violations of the Iowa Criminal Code. So far we’ve only heard about the criminal charges that have resulted from the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation’s investigative efforts.

Several current and former Iowa student-athletes have been charged, including baseball player Gehrig Christenson, football players Aaron Blom, Jack Johnson, Arland Bruce IV, Reggie Bracy (as well as football graduate assistant Owen O’Brien), and basketball player Ahron Ulis. Most recently (yesterday), Iowa basketball student manager Evan Schuster was charged with tampering with records and placing more than 1,970 wagers using his father’s FanDuel account.

However, in addition to the criminal charges (which apply to student-athletes who placed wagers while under the age of 21, the legal gambling age in Iowa), there is a separate component of the investigation involving NCAA sanctions against the student-athletes. Sports wagering is also against NCAA regulations. The punishment for violations of those regulations involves loss of athletic eligibility.

WHAT THE STATEMENT SAYS

The statement indicates that the NCAA investigation has determined that 11 current student-athletes at Iowa were involved in sports wagering and are facing eligibility-related sanctions as a result. Per the statement, those 11 individuals (and Iowa) have been notified of the length of those sanctions. There is an appeals process for the student-athletes to appeal the decision (eligibility-related punishment) of the NCAA’s Student-Athlete Reinstatement (SAR) staff.

None of those 11 players have consented to have their names released at this time. It is very likely that Aaron Blom and Jack Johnson are two of the 11 players, given that they have already received criminal charges and remain on the Iowa football roster. Noah Shannon is also likely to be one of the 11 players, as he has self-disclosed being part of the sports wagering investigation.

Christenson, Bruce, Bracy, and Ulis would not be part of the 11 players noted here, since none of them are current student-athletes at Iowa. There has been considerable speculation about the other student-athletes involved and which Iowa teams might be affected, but again — at this time, no names have been confirmed.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

The 11 impacted players can either choose to accept the eligibility-related sanctions laid out by the NCAA SAR staff, or they can pursue an appeal of those sanctions. If they accept the sanctions, I would expect formal press releases from the Iowa athletic department detailing the amount of lost eligibility, as well as the name(s) of the impacted student-athletes. If they pursue the appeals process, we are unlikely to know more about the length of the sanctions or the identities of the impacted student-athletes unless they choose to reveal that information themselves.

Either way, the NCAA levying its eligibility-related sanctions was a necessary step to bring this story to a conclusion. There are still several details to sort out before we reach that ending — most obviously, exactly which student-athletes have been impacted and how much of their upcoming 2023-24 seasons they will miss — but there is at least an ending in sight.

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What channel is Iowa State vs. West Virginia game tonight (10/12/24)? FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, Channel for college football, Week 7

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4 hours ago

October 12, 2024

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What channel is Iowa State vs. West Virginia game tonight (10/12/24)? FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, Channel for college football, Week 7

The No. 11 Iowa State Cyclones, led by quarterback Rocco Becht, face the West Virginia Mountaineers, led by quarterback Garrett Greene on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 (10/12/24) at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W. Va.

How to watch: Fans can watch the game for free via a trial of DirecTV Stream or fuboTV. You can also watch via a subscription to Sling TV.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: NCAA Football, Week 7

Who: Iowa State vs. West Virginia

When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024

Where: Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium

Time: 8 p.m. ET

TV: FOX

Live stream: fuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial)

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Here are the best streaming options for college football this season:

Fubo TV (free trial): fuboTV carries ESPN, FOX, ABC, NBC and CBS.

DirecTV Stream (free trial): DirecTV Stream carries ESPN, FOX, NBC and CBS.

Sling TV ($25 off the first month)– Sling TV carries ESPN, FOX, ABC and NBC.

ESPN+($9.99 a month): ESPN+ carries college football games each weekend for only $9.99 a month. These games are exclusive to the platform.

Peacock TV ($5.99 a month): Peacock will simulstream all of NBC Sports’ college football games airing on the NBC broadcast network this season, including Big Ten Saturday Night. Peacock will also stream Notre Dame home games. Certain games will be streamed exclusively on Peacock this year as well.

Paramount+ (free trial): Paramount Plus will live stream college football games airing on CBS this year.

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Here’s a preview capsule via the Associated Press:

No. 11 Iowa State (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) at West Virginia (3-2, 2-0), Saturday, 8 p.m. ET (Fox)

BetMGM College Football Odds: Iowa State by 3.

Series record: West Virginia leads 6-5.

WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Iowa State is off to its best start since 1980, and a win would make them 6-0 for the first time since 1938. The Cyclones are looking to extend their road winning streak to seven games. West Virginia is going after its third straight win after a 1-2 start. Iowa State and West Virginia are 2-0 in conference play. One of them will forge a first-place tie with idle Texas Tech.

KEY MATCHUP

Iowa State’s defense vs. West Virginia QB Garrett Greene. Of the dual-threat quarterbacks the Cyclones have faced so far, Greene could be the best. He had runs of 39, 15 and 10 yards against Oklahoma State last week and is averaging 5.4 yards per carry and 59 yards per game. Run defense hasn’t been a strength for the Cyclones, who hope to force Greene to try to beat them through the air. Iowa State has the Big 12’s top defense, allowing just 10 points and 272 yards per game.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Iowa State: LB Kooper Ebel has led or co-led the team in tackles in three straight games. He made just three tackles in eight games as a freshman last year. He added 15 pounds to get up to 240 on his 6-foot-4 frame and has made at least six stops in all five games. Last week he had eight tackles and a quarterback hurry against Baylor.

West Virginia: RB Jahiem White. The sophomore ran for a season-high 158 yards in the lopsided win at Oklahoma State and the Mountaineers compiled 389 on the ground. White hopes to be back on track after being limited to 94 yards combined against No. 4 Penn State, No. 22 Pittsburgh and Kansas.

FACTS & FIGURES

Anthony Becht, a tight end for the Mountaineers from 1996 to 1999, will be honored during the game for his induction into the West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. His son, Rocco, is Iowa State’s quarterback. … The Cyclones have won 12 straight when scoring at least 30 points. They’ve scored at least 30 in the last five meetings with WVU. … ISU had nine plays of 20 or more yards against Baylor last week, tied for the most by a Power Four team against a conference opponent this season. … The Cyclones’ defense gets better as the game progresses. They’re allowing an average of 4.0 points and 112 yards in the second halves. … West Virginia will wear all-black uniforms in honor of the state’s coal mining industry.

(The Associated Press contributed to this report)

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Rosemount H.S. Marching Band wins at Iowa competition

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11 hours ago

October 12, 2024

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Rosemount H.S. Marching Band wins at Iowa competition

The Rosemount High School Marching Band is celebrating a big victory from a competition earlier this fall. In late September they took home the Class AAA Championship trophy at the Bands of America regional competition in Waukee, Iowa. Members of the band joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about the win and share how they are getting ready for another big competition this weekend at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

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