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Key players in the CU recruiting scandal

CU Recruiting Scandal

Documents:

Read Lisa Simpson's deposition (PDF) - part 1 | part 2

Read Marques Harris's deposition (PDF)

Read the deposition of one of Lisa Simpson's roommates (PDF)

Read the deposition of an unnamed recruit host (PDF)

Read the final report of the Independent Investigative Commission (PDF)

Lisa Simpson - Told police she was sexually assaulted at a Dec. 7, 2001, party for football players and recruits, though the District Attorney's office decided against filing sexual assault charges. Filed a civil suit against CU in December 2002, contending that the football program created an environment that allowed the alleged assault to occur "even after a similar incident in 1997."

Anne Gilmore - After being questioned by CU attorneys in connection with Simpson's suit, Gilmore filed a similar civil suit in December 2003. A judge ruled the cases would be joined. She claimed she was assaulted by two players at the Dec. 7, 2001, party.

Katie Hnida - The former walk-on place kicker said in 2004 that she was raped by a teammate while the two were watching television. She said she was too scared to come forward with the allegations earlier. She was on a list as a possible witness for the plaintiffs in the Simpson/Gilmore lawsuit. Hnida told the "Today" show she is "not holding my breath" for an apology from CU but she is telling her story because she wants to see changes at the university.

Monique Elyse Gillaspie - Filed a lawsuit in early January 2004 saying that she was sexually assaulted by two football players after the 2001 party. In addition to repeating claims about the environment surrounding the program, Gillaspie's suit also claims she was discriminated against because she is black. She dropped her suit in December 2004.

Former District Attorney Mary (Keenan) Lacy - In a deposition as part of Simpson's civil suit, Keenan said: "Sex is being used as a bartering tool" to entice recruits to come to CU. She did not press criminal sexual assault charges in connection with the Dec. 7, 2001, party.

Former Athletics Director Dick Tharp - Responded to Keenan's allegations, saying "I categorically deny any suggestion or intimation that we engage in or condone such reprehensible conduct as the use of sex to entice young people and recruits to the University of Colorado."

Former Coach Gary Barnett - Called Keenan's allegations an "out-and-out lie." In his own deposition, he said he initially resisted some changes in recruiting practices, such as a 1 a.m. curfew, because they would create a recruiting disadvantage.

Bob Chichester - The former senior associate athletic director said that he had numerous discussions with Barnett about the school's recruiting techniques following the December 2001 party. Barnett, according to Chichester's deposition, said that social parties for recruits occur at universities across the country. "If (players) weren't taking (recruits) out and partying, that it would be a recruiting disadvantage." He said he was not speaking publicly, but said in a statement, "My deposition testimony was truthful to the best of my knowledge and information, and it speaks for itself."

Former Chancellor Richard Byyny - In June 2002, set forth new rules for recruiting weekends, including strict curfews, increased adult supervision, better preparation for hosts and detailed itineraries for campus visits.

Marques Harris - CU football player who attended Dec. 7, 2001, party. Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charge of providing alcohol to a minor. He was suspended from the football team in the spring of 2004 and transferred to Southern Utah that summer.

Corey Alexander - CU football player who attended Dec. 7, 2001, party. Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charge of providing alcohol to a minor. Left CU in September 2002 to enroll at Texas Southern University.

Joseph Allen Mackey - CU football player who attended Dec. 7, 2001, party. Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charge of providing alcohol to a minor. Left CU.

Clyde Surrell - CU football player who attended Dec. 7, 2001, party. Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charge of providing alcohol to a minor. In September 2003, Surrell was ordered to spend two weekends in jail for violating the terms of his deferred sentence. Played for the Buffs last fall as a senior.

Nathan Maxcey - A lone indictment from the grand jury report was handed up against the former football recruiting aide for soliciting a prostitute with a CU-issued cell phone. His trial is set to begin Aug. 15, but his attorney is expected to ask for charges to be dismissed today.

Comments

Posted by skibuff on December 6, 2007 at 6:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Missing from the list is WR Ron Monteith, whose college experience and beyond was significantly compromised if not ruined for being falsely accused of being at the party.

Maybe now that Ms. Simpson has all that money, if rightfully charged with also providing alcohol to minors at the party, she could afford to make bail and pay her publicists, the same group who tried to make the Columbine killers the victims.

Believe me, I'm thrilled this is seemingly over, despite the price tag, however for the most part, this entire episode represents one of the biggest railroad jobs in College Sports, by the press, including this paper, the politicians, the Boulder DA and throw in the former Governor for good measure.

If your name is Duke, the press has your back, yet in Boulder, beware of the title "Best Party School in the Nation" since as we witnessed, the "crown" comes with significant baggage, when paraded in the court of public opinion.

Go Buffs!

Posted by buff4ever on December 6, 2007 at 8:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This entire episode was a travesty. I am disappointed the university decided to settle this since everyone involved could tell there was no proof the university was tied to this off campus party in any way.

Posted by rswright on December 6, 2007 at 11:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What really hurts is that CU is such a great institution which does so many good things and has so many great people working at and attending the University. All the good deeds and great people are forgotten when something like this occurs.

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