How does this happen???

[shoeman530]

Investigation looks into prep opting for school that didn't recruit

ESPN.com news services

Updated: February 5, 2008, 5:27 PM ET

It looked like an American dream come true, but now somebody's going to experience a nightmare.

Students, television and newsprint reporters packed the gym at Fernley (Nev.) High School to hear offensive lineman Kevin Hart give a verbal commitment to play football at the University of California. He chose Cal over Oregon.

"They really sold me," Hart said, according to USA Today. "Coach [Jeff] Tedford and I talked a lot, and the fact that the head coach did most of the recruiting of me kind of gave me the real personal experience."

The only problem … neither Cal nor Oregon recruited Hart.

Now, it's a "law enforcement investigation," said Fernley football coach Mark Hodges, according to the newspaper.


"This is involving law enforcement and may involve other departments, other than the NCAA, that are bigger than local," Hodges told the Reno Gazette-Journal. "I would love to tell you everything I know, but I can't at this time and I'm not even sure what I know."

It was unclear whether Hart was duped by persons impersonating recruiters or if he was staging a hoax himself.

In a blog for the Reno newspaper, reporter Chris Gabel wrote: "But, I am told, the ending is not going to be pretty. Not for the kid, coach, school or town."

In a press release from the Lyon County (Nev.) school district, superintendent Nat Lommori and associate superintendent Teri White said that the incident is under investigation.

"Although only in a preliminary stage, the district's investigation to date has been unable to verify that Kevin Hart was ever offered an athletic scholarship or letter of intent to play football by the University of California, University of Oregon, University of Nevada, Washington University or Oklahoma State University. … The district will continue it's investigation into these serious allegations and will provide additional details, to the extent it is permitted to do so by law, in the future."

[rocko]

WTF this FIRST I HEARD OF THS BUT MAKES NO SENCE TO ME ATALLL WOOOOOOW I CANNOT WAIT TIL HERE THE END OF THIS ONE >>>>.THIS ONE OF THOSE HIZZZZLE TO THE CHIZZZZLE MEAING SOMEONE IIS FUCKING WITH THE BROTHER IT SOUNDS TO ME PLEASE KEEEP US UPDATED ON THIS ONE REALLLY LIKE TO HEAR THE END
GLLLLLLL
GETER DONE

[Chado1]

I just read this acrticle two times and still dont understand what happened?

[Spearit]

Misrepresentation by a player of contractual terms from a College that has no knowledge of the signing of any contract ---This implies player, high school, family and town as possible targets (or as an accessory) of this hoax.
This was done so he could show face! It backfired.

[shoeman530]

FERNLEY, Nev. -- A third party was allegedly involved in the recruiting gone bad of Fernley High School offensive lineman Kevin Hart, the Lyon County sheriff's office said.



Hart, in a report taken Saturday by deputies, claims someone calling himself Kevin Riley represented himself as a recruiter -- a middle man to big-time college football programs -- and led the 6-foot-5, 290-pounder and his family to believe there were scholarship offers available when there were none.



Deputy Dan Lynch said the report alleges a crime of obtaining money under false pretenses, though finding a suspect could be difficult.



"It's an ongoing investigation but we have no suspect at this point and no info to identify a suspect," Lynch told the Reno Gazette-Journal.



Lynch took statements from Hart and Fernley coach Mark Hodges at the school Saturday, a day after Hart verbally committed to California during a school assembly that had Hart's father, Richard, holding back tears.



Lynch declined to say how much money the Hart family paid Riley, or how the purported recruiter kept in contact with Hart and Hodges.



Hart said at the announcement ceremony Friday that he talked many times with Cal head coach Jeff Tedford and that "personal experience" led to his decision to choose the Golden Bears over Oregon.



But it appears he and his family may have been misled.



Also Tuesday, the Lyon County School District said an internal investigation showed none of the universities once thought to have pursued Hart were involved.



"Although only in a preliminary stage, the district's investigation to date has been unable to verify that Kevin Hart was ever offered an athletic scholarship or letter of intent to play football," district administrators said in a written statement.



The district issued the statement the day before high school recruits around the country sign letters of intent, committing to college programs.



"The district understands the importance of the National Letter of Intent signing date to these fine institutions and their football programs and issues this statement in order to clear up any concerns prospective recruits to those universities might have as a result of the events that have unfolded at Fernley High School since last Friday," the statement said.

Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press

[Spearit]

Hmmm - the plot thickens!

[shoeman530]

Nevada high school football recruit made up story


RENO, Nev. -- A prep football player who had claimed he was duped into believing he was recruited to play at a Pac-10 school admitted Wednesday he made up the story.

Kevin Hart, a 6-foot-5, 290-pound offensive lineman for Fernley High School, offered a broad apology in a statement he issued through the Lyon County School District. Hart said he had wanted to play football at a Division I school "more than anything."

"When I realized that wasn't going to happen, I made up what I wanted to be reality. I am sorry for disappointing and embarrassing my family, coaches, Fernley High School, the involved universities and reporters covering the story," Hart said.

Lyon County sheriff's detectives had been unable to corroborate Hart's claims that he had been duped by a man he paid to help promote him to college football programs.

Lt. Rob Hall said Hart had not informed detectives of his confession, and they would continue to investigate to see if Hart had broken any laws, such as filing a false police report.

Hart first spoke with deputies Saturday, a day after he announced at a school assembly and a news conference that he would sign with the University of California, Berkeley.

At the announcement ceremony, Hart, with Fernley coach Mark Hodges at his side, said he talked with Cal head coach Jeff Tedford many times, and that "personal experience" led to his decision to choose the Golden Bears over Oregon, the Reno Gazette-Journal reported.

But the announcement was questioned almost immediately, and on Monday officials with California and the University of Oregon said Hart was never recruited.

Hall said Hart had claimed that the alleged promoter he paid was named Kevin Riley, and that he believed he was from Las Vegas. Hart, however, was "unable to provide any phone numbers, addresses," or other contact information for the purported recruiter, Hall said.

"Initially, we thought if this was in fact a hoax or something Kevin came up with, maybe he was trying to put his name out there and create some interest," Hall said.

"Or maybe he just thought it was going to be and when it didn't happen, rumors started and it just got bigger and bigger and he didn't know what to do. That's why we want to sit down with Kevin and talk with him to get his perspective about what happened, where did it start, when did it start," he said.

Hall said detectives will forward their investigation to the district attorney's office to decide whether prosecution was warranted.

Oregon Coach Mike Bellotti said Wednesday the Ducks did not recruit Kevin Hart, and that he had been contacted by law enforcement authorities.

"Whatever happens, it's a shame," Bellotti said.

On Tuesday, school district administrators said an internal investigation showed that none of the universities once thought to have pursued Hart -- including Nevada, Washington and Oklahoma State -- had contacted Hart.

Superintendent Nat Lommori and Assistant Superintendent Teri White, in issuing the statement the day before recruits across the country sign letters of intent to play for college programs, said they wanted to relieve concerns prospective recruits to those schools might have because of the Hart matter.

The school district's investigation was continuing, White said.

Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press

[PhilJr]

FERNLEY, Nev. -- A third party was allegedly involved in the recruiting gone bad of Feura Bush High School offensive lineman Rook, the Lyon County sheriff's office said.



Rook, in a report taken Saturday by deputies, claims someone calling himself Chuck Laser represented himself as a recruiter -- a middle man to big-time college football programs -- and led the 5-foot-2, 290-pounder and his family to believe there were scholarship offers available when there were none, but he did promise Rook a ride on his boat.



Deputy Spark said the report alleges a crime of obtaining money through false betting tickets, though finding a suspect could be difficult.



"It's an ongoing investigation but we have no suspect at this point and no info to identify a suspect," Spark told the Feura Bush Daily Herald Gazette-Journal.



Spark took statements from Rook and Feura Bush coach Dimer at the Pizza Hut Saturday, a day after Rook verbally committed to Middle Hawaii State during a school assembly that had Rook's father, Richard Simmons, holding back tears.



Spark declined to say how much money the Rook family paid Laser, or how the purported recruiter kept in contact with Rook though they believe it was through a guy named Matt and his cell phone.



Rook said at the announcement ceremony Friday that he talked many times with Middle Hawaii State head coach OrientalHawn and that "personal experience" led to his decision to choose the Pineapples over Central Guam.



But it appears he and his family may have been misled.



Also Tuesday, the Feura Bush School District said an internal investigation showed none of the universities once thought to have pursued Rook were involved.



"Although only in a preliminary stage, the district's investigation to date has been unable to verify that Rook was ever offered an athletic scholarship or letter of intent to play football," district administrators said in a written statement.



The district issued the statement the day before high school recruits around the country sign letters of intent, committing to college programs.



"The district understands the importance of the National Letter of Intent signing date to these fine institutions and their football programs and issues this statement in order to clear up any concerns prospective recruits to those universities might have as a result of the events that have unfolded at Feura Bush High School since last Friday," the statement said.

Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press

WOW

[Bill the Thrill]

Nevada high school football recruit made up story


RENO, Nev. -- A prep football player who had claimed he was duped into believing he was recruited to play at a Pac-10 school admitted Wednesday he made up the story.

Kevin Hart, a 6-foot-5, 290-pound offensive lineman for Fernley High School, offered a broad apology in a statement he issued through the Lyon County School District. Hart said he had wanted to play football at a Division I school "more than anything."

"When I realized that wasn't going to happen, I made up what I wanted to be reality. I am sorry for disappointing and embarrassing my family, coaches, Fernley High School, the involved universities and reporters covering the story," Hart said.

Lyon County sheriff's detectives had been unable to corroborate Hart's claims that he had been duped by a man he paid to help promote him to college football programs.

Lt. Rob Hall said Hart had not informed detectives of his confession, and they would continue to investigate to see if Hart had broken any laws, such as filing a false police report.

Hart first spoke with deputies Saturday, a day after he announced at a school assembly and a news conference that he would sign with the University of California, Berkeley.

At the announcement ceremony, Hart, with Fernley coach Mark Hodges at his side, said he talked with Cal head coach Jeff Tedford many times, and that "personal experience" led to his decision to choose the Golden Bears over Oregon, the Reno Gazette-Journal reported.

But the announcement was questioned almost immediately, and on Monday officials with California and the University of Oregon said Hart was never recruited.

Hall said Hart had claimed that the alleged promoter he paid was named Kevin Riley, and that he believed he was from Las Vegas. Hart, however, was "unable to provide any phone numbers, addresses," or other contact information for the purported recruiter, Hall said.

"Initially, we thought if this was in fact a hoax or something Kevin came up with, maybe he was trying to put his name out there and create some interest," Hall said.

"Or maybe he just thought it was going to be and when it didn't happen, rumors started and it just got bigger and bigger and he didn't know what to do. That's why we want to sit down with Kevin and talk with him to get his perspective about what happened, where did it start, when did it start," he said.

Hall said detectives will forward their investigation to the district attorney's office to decide whether prosecution was warranted.

Oregon Coach Mike Bellotti said Wednesday the Ducks did not recruit Kevin Hart, and that he had been contacted by law enforcement authorities.

"Whatever happens, it's a shame," Bellotti said.

On Tuesday, school district administrators said an internal investigation showed that none of the universities once thought to have pursued Hart -- including Nevada, Washington and Oklahoma State -- had contacted Hart.

Superintendent Nat Lommori and Assistant Superintendent Teri White, in issuing the statement the day before recruits across the country sign letters of intent to play for college programs, said they wanted to relieve concerns prospective recruits to those schools might have because of the Hart matter.

The school district's investigation was continuing, White said.

Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press

Talk about a kid having serious issues!

[TheRook]

FERNLEY, Nev. -- A third party was allegedly involved in the recruiting gone bad of Feura Bush High School offensive lineman Rook, the Lyon County sheriff's office said.



Rook, in a report taken Saturday by deputies, claims someone calling himself Chuck Laser represented himself as a recruiter -- a middle man to big-time college football programs -- and led the 5-foot-2, 290-pounder and his family to believe there were scholarship offers available when there were none, but he did promise Rook a ride on his boat.



Deputy Spark said the report alleges a crime of obtaining money through false betting tickets, though finding a suspect could be difficult.



"It's an ongoing investigation but we have no suspect at this point and no info to identify a suspect," Spark told the Feura Bush Daily Herald Gazette-Journal.



Spark took statements from Rook and Feura Bush coach Dimer at the Pizza Hut Saturday, a day after Rook verbally committed to Middle Hawaii State during a school assembly that had Rook's father, Richard Simmons, holding back tears.



Spark declined to say how much money the Rook family paid Laser, or how the purported recruiter kept in contact with Rook though they believe it was through a guy named Matt and his cell phone.



Rook said at the announcement ceremony Friday that he talked many times with Middle Hawaii State head coach OrientalHawn and that "personal experience" led to his decision to choose the Pineapples over Central Guam.



But it appears he and his family may have been misled.



Also Tuesday, the Feura Bush School District said an internal investigation showed none of the universities once thought to have pursued Rook were involved.



"Although only in a preliminary stage, the district's investigation to date has been unable to verify that Rook was ever offered an athletic scholarship or letter of intent to play football," district administrators said in a written statement.



The district issued the statement the day before high school recruits around the country sign letters of intent, committing to college programs.



"The district understands the importance of the National Letter of Intent signing date to these fine institutions and their football programs and issues this statement in order to clear up any concerns prospective recruits to those universities might have as a result of the events that have unfolded at Feura Bush High School since last Friday," the statement said.

Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press


WOW



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5'2 290 lbs.....

baaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Nice job Phil Jr....lmao

[kbsooner21]

WOW

OMG....I'm in freaking tears

[kbsooner21]

"Did promise Rook a ride on his boat"

"money obtained through false betting tickets"

"took statements from Rook and Feura Bush coach Dimer at Pizza Hut"

[TheRook]

"Did promise Rook a ride on his boat"

"money obtained through false betting tickets"

"took statements from Rook and Feura Bush coach Dimer at Pizza Hut"

I know...he snuck that in there and no one caught it until this morning. LOL

[Celtics86]

Hilarious fellas................LOL thanks.

[GrandPa]

Somebody needs a hug