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bornacatfan
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  Message Not Read  Fraschilla, Great conversation
   Posted: 2/20/2026 3:42:03 PM 
Really enjoyed taking time to listen to Fran talk about a range of things from n NCAA to"Ohio U", the MAC and the future of March madness.

https://omny.fm/shows/thedandakichshow/the-dan-dakich-sho...

Starts at 49 minutes and 45 secs and rambles on for a bit. Thought provoking, memories discussed, conjectures and life as a coach in the NIL era. Not everyone's cup of tea but I was entertained.

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Alan Swank
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  Message Not Read  RE: Fraschilla, Great conversation
   Posted: 2/20/2026 6:04:51 PM 
bornacatfan wrote:
Really enjoyed taking time to listen to Fran talk about a range of things from n NCAA to"Ohio U", the MAC and the future of March madness.

https://omny.fm/shows/thedandakichshow/the-dan-dakich-sho...

Starts at 49 minutes and 45 secs and rambles on for a bit. Thought provoking, memories discussed, conjectures and life as a coach in the NIL era. Not everyone's cup of tea but I was entertained.


Good stuff. Brought back some great MAC memories including the infamous OU at BG game where Vic Alexander got hammered and there was no call and Danny stormed the court, grabbed the ball and bounced it off the floor where it almost hit the ceiling. Thanks for sharing.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Fraschilla, Great conversation
   Posted: 2/20/2026 9:18:29 PM 
I was sitting in the first row right underneath the basket on that play. I still remember Mr. Alexander's face looking like he had been hit by a baseball bat (which a swung closed fist can imitate). It was massively obvious and yet.....no call. The game ended just a few seconds later and as the BG coach walked past me, I said to him "did you pay the refs to ingnore that mugging?" He did not turn and aknowledge my remark but I was only a couple of feet away from him. That no call is in my top ten of WTF calls (or no calls) by refs I have witnessed in all my years of watching basketball.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Fraschilla, Great conversation
   Posted: 2/21/2026 7:01:19 AM 
I'll say it again: If Danny/Franny/Billy had stayed at Ohio, we would not have our unblemished record of NCAA compliance. Those guys played it fast and loose, IMO.

Last Edited: 2/21/2026 7:03:29 AM by SBH
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  Message Not Read  RE: Fraschilla, Great conversation
   Posted: 2/21/2026 4:30:05 PM 
SBH wrote:
I'll say it again: If Danny/Franny/Billy had stayed at Ohio, we would not have our unblemished record of NCAA compliance. Those guys played it fast and loose, IMO.


That era was resplendent with coaches and players doing things. Balls had University p cards being used by players, computers stolen and being sold... Majerus obviously had complete control and never crossed a line...(where is that rollig eyes emoji)

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  Message Not Read  RE: Fraschilla, Great conversation
   Posted: 2/21/2026 4:37:07 PM 
SBH wrote:
I'll say it again: If Danny/Franny/Billy had stayed at Ohio, we would not have our unblemished record of NCAA compliance. Those guys played it fast and loose, IMO.


but they won - lol
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OhioCatFan
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  Message Not Read  RE: Fraschilla, Great conversation
   Posted: 2/21/2026 4:46:40 PM 
bornacatfan wrote:
SBH wrote:
I'll say it again: If Danny/Franny/Billy had stayed at Ohio, we would not have our unblemished record of NCAA compliance. Those guys played it fast and loose, IMO.


That era was resplendent with coaches and players doing things. Balls had University p cards being used by players, computers stolen and being sold... Majerus obviously had complete control and never crossed a line...(where is that rollig eyes emoji)


Who were the two players back in that era at OHIO who stole some stuff from dorm room? All I can remember is that my wife referred to them as the Larceny Twins. I believe this might have been in Nee's first year or two in Athens.

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  Message Not Read  RE: Fraschilla, Great conversation
   Posted: 2/21/2026 8:38:59 PM 
________________ who I believe was a nephew of Nee. He had broken into a number of dorm rooms and stolen stereo equipment during winter break. Was surprised he didn't get kicked off the team.

Last Edited: 2/23/2026 10:52:57 AM by SBH
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  Message Not Read  RE: Fraschilla, Great conversation
   Posted: 2/21/2026 9:23:53 PM 
SBH wrote:
Rick Scarberry, who I believe was a nephew of Nee. He had broken into a number of dorm rooms and stolen stereo equipment during winter break. Was surprised he didn't get kicked off the team.


I think that's right guy, as the name does ring a bell, but who was the accomplice? I think the other guy was maybe not charged, but was mentioned in early stores about the stolen equipment. He was also on the team. As you say, neither of them were kicked off the team, or really disciplined by Nee in any visible way.

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  Message Not Read  RE: Fraschilla, Great conversation
   Posted: 2/21/2026 9:37:53 PM 
SBH wrote:
Rick Scarberry, who I believe was a nephew of Nee. He had broken into a number of dorm rooms and stolen stereo equipment during winter break. Was surprised he didn't get kicked off the team.


Huh....I met him at Providence when w beat G Town. Really nice guy. I remember during that era of athletes when I was working with Ball State Medica , I was introduced to the concept that they are referred to by parents of athletes who say "my son is a grown ass man, treat him like one"...until they get caught doing things....they they are "just kids doing stupid stuff"

never argue with idiots, they bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.

Winter comes and asks how you spent your summer.....

The game loves and rewards those who love and reward the game

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  Message Not Read  RE: Fraschilla, Great conversation
   Posted: 2/21/2026 9:56:19 PM 
Used to like listening to Dakich until recent years as he has started to show his true colors.

I would share that I now refuse to listen to him but then he might claim cancel culture and tell me to F off. So I won't.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Fraschilla, Great conversation
   Posted: 2/22/2026 12:02:20 AM 
SBH wrote:
Rick Scarberry, who I believe was a nephew of Nee. He had broken into a number of dorm rooms and stolen stereo equipment during winter break. Was surprised he didn't get kicked off the team.


don't think it was scarberry. I remember it as Tatum and Barron
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  Message Not Read  RE: Fraschilla, Great conversation
   Posted: 2/22/2026 6:56:16 AM 
I think you're right, cc. Barron was Nee's godson, right? My apologies to Mr. Scarberry.

Last Edited: 2/22/2026 9:16:40 AM by SBH
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  Message Not Read  RE: Fraschilla, Great conversation
   Posted: 2/22/2026 9:37:49 AM 
cc-cat wrote:
SBH wrote:
Rick Scarberry, who I believe was a nephew of Nee. He had broken into a number of dorm rooms and stolen stereo equipment during winter break. Was surprised he didn't get kicked off the team.


don't think it was scarberry. I remember it as Tatum and Barron



Yes, it was Tatum and Barron. Thanks for the correction. Once I saw the names it all came back to me.

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  Message Not Read  RE: Fraschilla, Great conversation
   Posted: 2/22/2026 1:12:37 PM 
SBH wrote:
Rick Scarberry, who I believe was a nephew of Nee. He had broken into a number of dorm rooms and stolen stereo equipment during winter break. Was surprised he didn't get kicked off the team.


Definitely was not Scarberry on both counts.


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   Posted: 2/22/2026 1:40:03 PM 
oldkatz wrote:
SBH wrote:
Rick Scarberry, who I believe was a nephew of Nee. He had broken into a number of dorm rooms and stolen stereo equipment during winter break. Was surprised he didn't get kicked off the team.


Definitely was not Scarberry on both counts.




Scarberry does have friends though that can make bodies disappear from him in the tobacco fields of Southern Ohio.
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   Posted: 2/22/2026 11:56:19 PM 
Here's the theft I remember:

https://dks.library.kent.edu/?a=d&d=dks19890303-01.2.41&e... -------
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   Posted: 2/23/2026 10:22:19 AM 
bornacatfan wrote:
SBH wrote:
Rick Scarberry, who I believe was a nephew of Nee. He had broken into a number of dorm rooms and stolen stereo equipment during winter break. Was surprised he didn't get kicked off the team.


Huh....I met him at Providence when w beat G Town. Really nice guy. I remember during that era of athletes when I was working with Ball State Medica , I was introduced to the concept that they are referred to by parents of athletes who say "my son is a grown ass man, treat him like one"...until they get caught doing things....they they are "just kids doing stupid stuff"


I had him as a substitute teacher in jr. high. I was still pretty young and hip and everyone seemed to love him. I was unaware of any history like that. That was probably only two to four years after they fact, but if it is true, he still would have had time to grow up some.
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   Posted: 2/23/2026 10:29:43 AM 
What could be a more impactful indication of need than the fact that Chase Boals would be joining the team?
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   Posted: 2/23/2026 10:36:57 AM 

Last Edited: 2/23/2026 4:22:35 PM by Alan Swank
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   Posted: 2/24/2026 4:11:17 PM 
Victory wrote:
bornacatfan wrote:
SBH wrote:
Rick Scarberry, who I believe was a nephew of Nee. He had broken into a number of dorm rooms and stolen stereo equipment during winter break. Was surprised he didn't get kicked off the team.


Huh....I met him at Providence when w beat G Town. Really nice guy. I remember during that era of athletes when I was working with Ball State Medica , I was introduced to the concept that they are referred to by parents of athletes who say "my son is a grown ass man, treat him like one"...until they get caught doing things....they they are "just kids doing stupid stuff"


I had him as a substitute teacher in jr. high. I was still pretty young and hip and everyone seemed to love him. I was unaware of any history like that. That was probably only two to four years after they fact, but if it is true, he still would have had time to grow up some.


You were unaware because it never happened.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Fraschilla, Great conversation
   Posted: 2/24/2026 7:59:13 PM 
BillyTheCat wrote:
Victory wrote:
bornacatfan wrote:
SBH wrote:
Rick Scarberry, who I believe was a nephew of Nee. He had broken into a number of dorm rooms and stolen stereo equipment during winter break. Was surprised he didn't get kicked off the team.


Huh....I met him at Providence when w beat G Town. Really nice guy. I remember during that era of athletes when I was working with Ball State Medica , I was introduced to the concept that they are referred to by parents of athletes who say "my son is a grown ass man, treat him like one"...until they get caught doing things....they they are "just kids doing stupid stuff"


I had him as a substitute teacher in jr. high. I was still pretty young and hip and everyone seemed to love him. I was unaware of any history like that. That was probably only two to four years after they fact, but if it is true, he still would have had time to grow up some.


You were unaware because it never happened.


Look above and you'll see who the real perps were. One poster misremembered the guilty party, but then deleted his post.

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   Posted: 2/26/2026 12:09:50 PM 
OhioCatFan wrote:
BillyTheCat wrote:
Victory wrote:
bornacatfan wrote:
SBH wrote:
Rick Scarberry, who I believe was a nephew of Nee. He had broken into a number of dorm rooms and stolen stereo equipment during winter break. Was surprised he didn't get kicked off the team.


Huh....I met him at Providence when w beat G Town. Really nice guy. I remember during that era of athletes when I was working with Ball State Medica , I was introduced to the concept that they are referred to by parents of athletes who say "my son is a grown ass man, treat him like one"...until they get caught doing things....they they are "just kids doing stupid stuff"


I had him as a substitute teacher in jr. high. I was still pretty young and hip and everyone seemed to love him. I was unaware of any history like that. That was probably only two to four years after they fact, but if it is true, he still would have had time to grow up some.


You were unaware because it never happened.


Look above and you'll see who the real perps were. One poster misremembered the guilty party, but then deleted his post.


I’m well aware of what was posted above. Why do you think I commented? I take exception to people leveling false charges against good people.
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  Message Not Read  RE: Fraschilla, Great conversation
   Posted: 2/27/2026 12:05:39 AM 
BillyTheCat wrote:
OhioCatFan wrote:
BillyTheCat wrote:
Victory wrote:
bornacatfan wrote:
SBH wrote:
Rick Scarberry, who I believe was a nephew of Nee. He had broken into a number of dorm rooms and stolen stereo equipment during winter break. Was surprised he didn't get kicked off the team.


Huh....I met him at Providence when w beat G Town. Really nice guy. I remember during that era of athletes when I was working with Ball State Medica , I was introduced to the concept that they are referred to by parents of athletes who say "my son is a grown ass man, treat him like one"...until they get caught doing things....they they are "just kids doing stupid stuff"


I had him as a substitute teacher in jr. high. I was still pretty young and hip and everyone seemed to love him. I was unaware of any history like that. That was probably only two to four years after they fact, but if it is true, he still would have had time to grow up some.


You were unaware because it never happened.


Look above and you'll see who the real perps were. One poster misremembered the guilty party, but then deleted his post.


I’m well aware of what was posted above. Why do you think I commented? I take exception to people leveling false charges against good people.


I was simply trying make sure that Victory knew that his teacher was not the perp and he could look back and see who really was. I wasn't questioning what you said, I was trying to make sure that Victory got the straight skinny.

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