Ex Toledo RB Pleads Guilty in Point Shaving Probe

[oakas]

Posted by Ben Kercheval on August 26, 2011, 10:00 AM EDT

Last month, a strange story broke that former Toledo running back Harvey McDougle Jr. had pleaded guilty to conspiracy to influence sports through bribery in a point-shaving probe involving a Detroit-area gambler.

Three other Toledo athletes — ex-football players Adam Cuomo and Quinton Broussard, and ex-basketball player Sammy Villegas — were also linked to the scandal. Cuomo and Villegas ultimately pleaded not guilty, but Broussard was expected to enter a plea of guilty this month.

That expectation has come to fruition, as the Associated Press reports that Broussard has pleaded guilty to conspiracy, admitting he informed gambler Ghazi “Gary” Manni about team injuries and other confidential information in exchange for “small amounts of money.”

The former running back also claimed he intentionally fumbled against Texas-El Paso in the 2005 GMAC Bowl in exchange for money.

“I don’t remember the game,” said Broussard. “You’ll have to go back to the film.”

Moving forward, Broussard is expected to testify against co-defendents, but could still face up to six months in custody for his role in the scheme.

[revnecro1273]

where is the fat man?

[mikkii10]

thats why you should not bet on collage sports

[Jahred]

yea when 3 entire gambling forums ALL know toledo is fixing the game , IN ADVANCE lmfao pretty obv shit was hitting the fan at some point

[Cali Roots]

Originally Posted by Jahred

yea when 3 entire gambling forums ALL know toledo is fixing the game , IN ADVANCE lmfao pretty obv shit was hitting the fan at some point

No doubt! Everyone knew Toledo was tanking games, it was only a matter of time.

[barryg]

They also bribed Amstutz with canned hams and Little Debby Snack Cakes

[grzftbl]

Originally Posted by mikkii10

thats why you should not bet on collage sports

[revnecro1273]

After the game the Big East released this statement in regards to the play: "After studying the videos of the Syracuse extra point attempt at 2:07 of the fourth quarter, we have concluded that the ruling on the field that the kick passed between the uprights was incorrect, and that the replay official made an error in failing to reverse that ruling. In reviewing the video, we have determined that the angle from behind the kicking team shows conclusively that the ball passes outside the right upright.
"Our review of the process determined that the replay official mistakenly focused his attention on the sideline angle, which proved to be distorted. We are confident that our officiating staff will learn from this situation in order to prevent a reoccurrence."

[guzzi]

fixxed gamez...know fukkin whey...ur coo coo......