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sports1 year ago

"Alabama Baseball Scandal: Bettor's Texts Expose Coach's Misconduct"

Bert Neff Jr. placed bets at Great American Ball Park in April based on information from Alabama's coach, leading to an investigation into UC and Alabama's baseball teams. Neff showed sportsbook employees text messages from the coach, resulting in the firing of Brad Bohannon and an investigation into both teams. The NCAA imposed penalties on Alabama baseball, including three years of probation and a $5,000 fine, while Bohannon received a 15-year show-cause order.

sports1 year ago

"Alabama Baseball Coach Violates Betting Rules: The 15-Year Fallout"

The NCAA has found former Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon in violation of wagering and ethical conduct rules for providing insider information to a person betting on an Alabama baseball game, resulting in a 15-year show-cause order, probation, and a fine. The school and NCAA agreed that Bohannon violated wagering rules by texting someone he knew was betting on an Alabama baseball game and providing insider information. Alabama will provide a gambling harm and student-athlete protection education program as a result of the investigation.

sports1 year ago

"Alabama Baseball Coach Receives 15-Year Show-Cause for Betting Scandal"

Former Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon has been given a 15-year show-cause penalty by the NCAA after providing insider information to a bettor, resulting in a $100,000 wager attempt against his team. The NCAA found that Bohannon communicated with the bettor via an encrypted messaging app, sharing details about the starting lineup before notifying the opposing team. Alabama baseball has been placed on probation for three years and fined $5,000, while Bohannon's show-cause penalty requires any prospective employer to justify hiring him to the NCAA.

sports2 years ago

Alabama Baseball's Super Regional Season Ends in Controversy and Home Run Barrage.

Alabama baseball team's season ends as they lose to Wake Forest in the NCAA Super Regional by a score of 22-5. Wake Forest advances to the College World Series for the first time since 1956. Alabama finished the season with a record of 43-21. Colby Shelton hit two home runs for the Tide, but it wasn't enough to overcome Wake Forest's nine home runs in the game.

sports2 years ago

Controversy and Tragedy Surround Alabama Baseball Super Regional Game.

Alabama baseball pitcher Garrett McMillan was ejected from Game 2 of the NCAA Tournament's Winston-Salem Super Regional round vs. Wake Forest after the sixth inning. The reason for his ejection is unclear, and he had not appeared in this round. Alabama lost the game 22-5, and McMillan could have been the starter in a winner-take-all matchup if the Crimson Tide had won.

sports2 years ago

Controversy and Tragedy Surround Alabama Baseball in NCAA Super Regional.

Alabama baseball team suffered a gut-punch 5-4 loss to No. 1 seed Wake Forest in Game 1 of the NCAA Super Regional due to multiple critical and inexplicable mistakes made by the umpires. The men in blue had the visitors seeing red as they failed to protect the game, making the difference between winning and losing the most important game of the season to date for both teams.

sports2 years ago

Medical situation causes delay in Alabama-Wake Forest Super Regional game.

ESPN and Wake Forest have released a statement addressing the medical situation that led to a delay of Saturday's game between Alabama baseball and Wake Forest in the NCAA Tournament's Winston-Salem Super Regional. The start of the game was delayed two hours and 15 minutes due to a "non-game-related medical event." Alabama lost 5-3 in the opening game of the best-of-three series against the top-ranked Demon Deacons.

sports2 years ago

Medical situation delays Alabama vs. Wake Forest NCAA Super Regional baseball game.

The start of Game 1 of the NCAA Tournament Super Regional round between Alabama baseball and Wake Forest has been delayed due to a non-game-related medical event at David F. Couch Ballpark. The gates opened late and first pitch is now set for 2:15. Alabama is in the Super Regional round for the first time since 2010 and with two wins in the best-of-three series, they would advance to the College World Series for the first time since 1999.

sports2 years ago

Alabama baseball overcomes weather delay to secure NCAA Super Regional spot.

The Tuscaloosa Regional final between Alabama baseball and Boston College was delayed due to weather conditions, with a new first pitch time of 9:36 p.m. If Alabama wins, it will advance to the super regional round at top-seeded Wake Forest. If Boston College wins, the two schools will play again on Monday in a winner-takes-all matchup.

sports2 years ago

UC Player's Parent Causes Firing of Alabama Coach.

Bert Neff, a parent of a University of Cincinnati baseball player, was identified as the person who communicated with Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon to place large wagers on Alabama to lose to LSU on April 28 through a sportsbook at Great American Ballpark. Bohannon was fired after an investigation revealed his involvement in the gambling. UC's internal investigation led to the dismissal of two baseball coaches for "potential NCAA infractions" as they had knowledge of Neff's activity but didn't report it. The Ohio Casino Control Commission and Las Vegas-based integrity firm U.S. Integrity are involved in the case.

sports2 years ago

Bettor's Identity Revealed in Alabama and Cincinnati Baseball Scandals.

Bert Eugene Neff, the father of a University of Cincinnati baseball player, has been identified as the bettor who triggered the firing of former Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon. Neff placed large wagers on Alabama to lose to LSU on April 28, which led to the dismissal of Bohannon and two UC staffers. The NCAA is also investigating potential gambling violations at Iowa and Iowa State. Several states, including Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kansas, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire, have suspended wagering on Alabama baseball.

sports2 years ago

Alabama advances in SEC baseball tournament with win over Auburn.

Alabama baseball defeated Auburn 7-4 in a win-or-go-home SEC tournament game, keeping its NCAA tournament run alive. Senior outfielder Tommy Seidl was the early star, hitting a home run and benefiting from a miscommunication in shallow right field for a double. Alabama will play the loser of No. 1 Florida versus four-seed Vanderbilt in a double-elimination game for a spot in the SEC semifinals.