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Gradkowski named in investigation
QB is being looked at by FBI.
By STEPHEN F. HOLDER
Published August 30, 2007
TAMPA - Second-year quarterback Bruce Gradkowski's name has surfaced during a federal points-shaving investigation at his alma mater, Toledo, according to a report. ESPN.com says investigators are reviewing his playing time in certain games in which the final scores and betting patterns raised suspicions. In some of the games, Gradkowski, a starter from 2003-05, was not at full strength because of injuries. FBI agents have not spoken to Gradkowski, according to the story, and there is no indication he is a target of the investigation or that he might be charged. ESPN.com quoted Gradkowski as saying: "I don't know what to say about that." Gradkowski's agent, Ralph Cindrich, did not respond to inquiries from the Times on Wednesday, and Gradkowski could not be reached. CLAYTON TRADE WINDS?: The Bucs are thought to be shopping Michael Clayton, but it's unlikely they would get an offer they deem fair for a receiver they invested a No. 1 pick and millions of dollars in. They likely would seek an early round draft pick at minimum. There are factors that make trading Clayton plausible. The Bucs have a logjam at receiver, including Joey Galloway, Maurice Stovall, Ike Hilliard,David Boston, Paris Warren and Mark Jones, who could make the final roster as a return specialist. Clayton's production has slipped in each of the past two seasons. He followed his 1,193-yard rookie season in 2004 with 372 and 356 yards, respectively. Stephen F. Holder can be reached at sholder@sptimes.com or 813 226-3377.
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by Skylar Zalamut
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08/30/07 07:53 PM
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Did anyone read the article or did you all just read the headline? This article is about when he "wasn't" on the field, not when he was. You see, he was breaking NCAA records when he was playing. This is the exact reason why Bush is president idiots!
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by Steve
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08/30/07 05:20 PM
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Jordan...exactly right. Saul, that's it! BG is white and Vick is black. You gotta be kidding me if that is where you are headed.
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by Johnny
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08/30/07 03:16 PM
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They punished Jamal Lewis for stuff he did before he was in the NFL
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by goat
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08/30/07 02:36 PM
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hey idiots this is when he was in college how can the nfl punish him for that?
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by Alex
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08/30/07 02:18 PM
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After all the problems on offense are all the offensive coaches still here? If you can't get any of your lower draft picks to step up and your first rounders constantly underperform there is more to the situation than being a bust. Clayton is good!
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by kirk
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08/30/07 01:02 PM
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typical of investigations & talks with people, someone mentions another to take heat off them. Vick & Co. all pled not guilty, then one by one they named names to ease their situation. Same thing here. They will investigate all angles before charging
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by Kevin
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08/30/07 12:42 PM
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This is a big investigation and it involves not only Toledo but Detroit and a few other places. I can hear it now.... Mr Gradkowski..the comish on the phone can please hold
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by agatha
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08/30/07 10:24 AM
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Right, he hasn't been charged but I didn't just fall off the turnip truck. Where there's smoke......
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by Em
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08/30/07 10:09 AM
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Grads = Badkowski, Madkowski, Grukowski - now Cheatkowski?? Lets pray not! I would think that would be hard to prove unless there is someone out there willing to testify it is so!
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by cory
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08/30/07 10:01 AM
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Oh ya, one more thing, just because your named in an investigation doensn't mean your are the main suspect, he compleated 70% of his passes in college, don't you think someone would notice if he dropped to 50% for five games, let's think clearly.
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by cory
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08/30/07 09:58 AM
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U people r dumb. Vick was caught on vid @ the dog fights, Gradkowski wasn't, and vick plead guilty, gradkowski hasn't even been charged. If he is charged then he needs to be banned, just like vick, for gambling.
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by jim
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08/30/07 09:47 AM
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too soon to give up on him. Mann needs to work harder at getting him on track. If he can get Warren to play, he should be able to spark Clayton who was the only option to throw to in his rookie yr. he isn't the bust, but coaching is lacking it seems.
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by Mike
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08/30/07 09:27 AM
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Thats why B Grad was missing so many open throws last year, oh wait he just sucks
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by Andy
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08/30/07 09:18 AM
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If Gradkowski was convicted of point shaving, I'm fairly sure his career as a Buc and in the NFL would be over. But let's wait until he's actually charged with something before we throw him in jail.
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by Keith
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08/30/07 09:13 AM
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Saul, take grammer so people can understand what you are saying. Agatha, everyone has something in their past that could be considered a character issue. It is impossible to uncover everything. Grad has been mentioned in the investigation not charged
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by Josh
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08/30/07 09:13 AM
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Saul, you sound bitter my man! Focus on the facts! If you eliminate your emotions, you will probably agree your comments are rediculous.
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by Joseph
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08/30/07 09:12 AM
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What kind of gibberish is that, Saul? Let's afford the same consideration of letting the facts come out prior to rushing to judgement to BG that was asked for MV.
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by Tony
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08/30/07 09:03 AM
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Spare me Saul, if this pans out in any way, Gradkowski will face a lifetime ban since there's nothing worse than gambling in the league's eyes...let's just keep playing the race card...we can talk if Bruce actually pleads guilty like Vick did
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by Joe
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08/30/07 09:02 AM
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Saul, You are so ill-informed. How can you make such a dumb statement? Can you even read? Gradkowski cheats? Nothing has come out to that effect, & he has not even had anyone talk to him. I just hate people who use the race card. They are idiots.
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by Sue
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08/30/07 08:51 AM
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Sure get rid of Clayton and watch him go to another team and put up the numbers he put up the first year. Next year if Gruden is around(not)get rid of Caddie. People with no class seem to pick other people with no class to hang around. Chuckie
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by Tom
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08/30/07 08:49 AM
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Saul what are you talking about? I guess I missed where they said he was charged with a crime. Uh..hey buddy Mike Vick plead guilty to a federal crime. CLOWN
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by JJ
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08/30/07 08:44 AM
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The Title of the article reads "Gradkowski named in investigation", but,
"FBI agents have not spoken to Gradkowski, according to the story, and there is no indication he is a target of the investigation or that he might be charged"???????
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by Dale
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08/30/07 08:38 AM
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Because he was named doesn't mean HE cheated. Are you seriously compared being NAMED in a gambling case to brutally killing defenseless animals? Get a clue and work on your grammar and punctuation please. Give the hyphen key a break.
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by Jordon
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08/30/07 07:37 AM
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There is ABSOLUTELY NO EVIDENCE that Gradkowski did or knew anything illegal while playing at Toledo. There can be no comparisson to Vick who PLEAD GULITY!! Anyone who saw Grads play in Toledo KNOWS that he played to win all the time. END OF STORY!!
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by Larry
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08/30/07 07:34 AM
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Gradkowski cheats? Saul you're an idiot if you need the difference explained to you.
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by Don
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08/30/07 07:06 AM
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Saul, Vick killed animals by holding their heads under water! He pleaded guilty! Bruce has not even been charged.
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by Saul
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08/30/07 04:40 AM
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Gradkowski'cheats-but its okay-Vick-jail.
Seems fair to me in America-diff. JUSTICE for dif people-been there-done that and its accepted by public. Fair to me-it seems.
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by agatha
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08/30/07 03:20 AM
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Gruden always did go for character guys.
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