BadJocks Update: Pro Wrestler "Hardbody" Harrison Arrested, Allegedly Forced Women Into Prostitution -  Not sure how long it's been since Norris "Hardbody" Harrison Jr., was a star in the WCW, but his next performance could be fighting off fellow prisoners in a real life cage match. A federal grand jury in Atlanta indicted Harrison, and several other men, on charges they forced women into prostitution. Prosecutors claim the men used force, fraud, and intimidation to recruit women to work as prostitutes and either recruited them through physical force, or by offering to train them as wrestlers. Instead of appearing in Wrestlemania however, the women were then forced to perform commercial sex acts. (First Coast News) Thanks to Andy in San Diego for the tip!

Youth Football Coach Accused of Shooting Man Who Wouldn't Let Boy Play Football - This one gets a little complicated: the boyfriend of a woman who's 12-year-old son was the star running back on a youth football team in Montgomery, Alabama pulled him from the squad after he failed to complete some chores. The boyfriend, Timothy Campbell, 32, was at home when the as-yet-unidentified YMCA coach arrived at his home to try and get the boy back on the team. Instead, he and Campbell got into an argument  for some reason the coach thought it would help if he shot the guy in the back. It didn't. Police are now looking for the coach who could be charged with attempted murder. (USA Today)

HS Coach Sex Scandal #150 on the Year! We're far behind 2004's record pace (247 total) but seem to be catching up! #150 is Scott Copperville, 35, who teaches math and is the cross country coach at Robinsville High in Washington Township, PA who's facing serious allegations of sexual impropriety. Authorities say a tipster claimed Cooperville had engaged in sexual conduct with a 14-year-old girl at the school. (6ABC)

College Football Hazing Update: McGill University Cancels Football Season Because of Dr. Broom! The Good News? Apparently the hazing incident involving "Dr. Broom" at this Canadian college did NOT involve sodomy as earlier reported. The Bad News? The schools own investigation shows that "the event did involve nudity, degrading positions and behaviors, gagging, touching in inappropriate manners with a broomstick, as well as verbal and physical intimidation of rookies." In the end, McGill's Administration took a tough stand and cancelled the rest of the football season. (TSN) Thanks to Our Good Friend for the link!
More Hazing Trouble in Canada: OHL Coach Suspended, Fined $35,000 After Team Locks Rookies Naked in Tiny Bus Bathroom as Part of Initiation (Thanks to Tom G. for the link!)

Vikings Sex Scandal Day 13: Questions, Questions, Questions . . . But No Answers . . . Yet
Update #1: Suspensions This Week? - BadJocks is hearing from a source that the Vikings have completed their own internal investigation after a rookie cracked under questioning and spilled his guts, so the team knows who did what, when and to whom . . . in some pretty graphic detail. The team is likely to move quickly this week to suspend several players (no big names, of course) with the possibility that some may not return. The big question remains: where are the pictures players allegedly took of the sex acts? If the team has them--and my guess is they do, or they know where they are--they will never see the light of day. If you have some, how much do you think they would be worth to the Vikings and/or the NFL to burn them?
Update #2: The After Party? Another source tells BadJocks that the real fear at the Vikings camp now is that details will get out about an alleged "after party" that occurred at one of the player's homes following the ill-fated Love Boat trip.
Update #3: Civil Lawsuits Against Players? It's been almost two weeks now and still no charges have been filed by the apparently thorough Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. And ultimately, there may be no criminal charges (the FBI has still not responded to our question about violations of the Mann Act), but that doesn't mean players are out of the woods. Several employment lawyers are suggesting that female crew members who were allegedly sexually harassed by Vikings should file civil lawsuits--read big money--because the were threatened in the workplace. And we could be talking some hefty fines because it's possible the waitresses could also sue for punitive damages. (MPR)

Thanks to CNBC’s “The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch" for having me on Tuesday night to talk about the Vikings Scandal. (And yes, I think I could have blinked a few more times if I had tried harder. - Bob Reno)

Youth Hockey Fighting "Practice" Update - Yesterday we brought you a story from BadJocks own backyard about a youth hockey coach forcing his kids to fight each other in practice. The original columnist for this story, John Schneider from the Lansing State Journal, got a lot of feedback on it . . . both for and against this kind thing. Huh? you say. Yep, some parents actually think that teaching young hockey players to fight is for their own good with one father adding, "It's a way to get the kids to the next level." On the other hand, some parents of players on the team in question knew what was going on but their sons begged them not to file a complaint, even though one of them had several lose teeth from it. Why? Apparently, if you complain about a coach, you're done. Almost sounds like hazing, doesn't it? Allegedly the coach involved has been suspended but couldn't he also face child endangerment charges? (Lansing State Journal)

Dentists Report Huge Increase in Business as Youth Hockey Coach Has Boys Practice Brawling: Bloody Chiclets for Everyone! - Screw old time hockey! We want to see fighting at games, even among little kids, right? According to Bob McClean, a former Lansing police officer, he was watching a game involving his 6-year-old grandson when he looked over at an adjoining rink and saw what appeared to be a fight breaking out during a pick-up hockey game among some teenaged boys . . . only there were two coaches standing off to one side just watching the action. After one boy put his opponent in a headlock and repeatedly hit him in the face until the dropped to the ice, the coaches calmly called over two more boys who promptly dropped their gear and also began brawling . . . as if the whole thing was part of some "Hockey Fight 101" drill. McClean watched in horror as at least four more of these fights took place and by the time it was all over he, ". . . saw a number of kids injured and saw blood on the ice." (What, no teeth? Amateurs!) McClean doesn't know the name of the coach, but did complain to the rink's manager who said it was "being handled." Somewhere, the Hanson Brothers are smiling as they tape aluminum foil to their fists before a game. (Lansing State Journal)

Vikings Sex Scandal Day 12
Update #1: Investigators Talking to Atlanta Cops About Out-of-Town Escorts - This can not be a good development for the Vikings "Love Boat" Cruise investigation. According to the Star Tribune, local officials have briefed Atlanta cops about their investigation into reports that some of the "female entertainment" on board an alleged sex cruise may have been paid to fly in from Georgia for the party. This may or may not have anything to do with BadJocks question yesterday (see below) about whether the Vikings could be charged by the Feds for violating something called the Mann Act which prohibits taking women across state lines for the purpose of prostitution . . . and can get you five years in prison. Also, three more names of those allegedly in attendance have surfaced: Defensive end Lance Johnstone and safeties Ken Irvin and Willie Offord. All refused to comment on whether they were on the boat. (Star Tribune)
Update #2: Join the Club: Coach Mike Tyce Asks Press "Why Do I Want to Puke?' - We've been asking ourselves that for several seasons, Coach. (Star Tribune)

More Trouble for Vikings: This Time It's on Dry Land - Remember Onterrio "Whizzinator" Smith? Well the suspended Vikings has new problems to worry about after a woman filed a civil lawsuit against him in which she claims he sexually assaulted her in an Eden Prairie apartment on June 4, 2004. (Star Tribune)

Vikings Sex Scandal Day 11 
Update #1: Former Player Says There Were Strippers at 2004 Party - According to an unnamed former player for the Vikings, last year's version of the "Love Boat" party, thrown annually for veteran players by rookies, featured out-of-town strippers. The evening started off with a dinner at a Mall of America restaurant then continued at the Fahrenheit Night Club in Minneapolis, both of which were rented out by the players. While some players did not go to the club to watch the strippers perform, even fewer allegedly made a trip back to the strippers hotel, where I'm sure nothing happened. These young ladies were also purported to be from out of town.  (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Update #2: Players Paid $5000 for Love Boat Cruise? This tidbit from the Pioneer Press' "Overheard" column: "A little birdie says the cost of the alleged sex party involving Vikings on Lake Minnetonka was $5,000 a player." (St. Paul Pioneer Press) If true, that makes Update #3 even more of an issue!
Update #3: Could Players Face Federal Charges for Violating The Mann Act? - No, we're not talking about the Comedy Central program (that's "The Man SHOW") we're talking about a federal statue commonly referred to as "The Mann Act" which became law in 1910 to combat white slavery and more specifically was designed to punish those accused of taking women across state lines for the purpose of prostitution. How is this relevant to the current Minnesota Vikings situation? First of all, we know there was a team event aboard an Al and Alma's charter boat on October 6. According to the lawyer for Al and Alma's, witnesses claim to have seen women aboard the boat (reportedly strippers and/or hookers) performing various sex acts. Right now, all local law enforcement is talking about is possible charges of lewd behavior. But the most damning evidence--and the part that brings The Mann Act into play--is the fact that investigators themselves believe these boat babes were from Atlanta, Florida and elsewhere and reportedly worked for a high-class call girl service that caters to professional athletes. Someone had to have contacted the escort service and paid for these gals to fly into Minnesota for this event. If that happened, whoever was responsible could face up to five years in prison, according to the act which you can read for yourself here. Think the Mann Act is never enforced? Rocker Chuck Berry went to jail for three years for violating it in the late 50's. And, as recently as last month, the statute was used by the U.S. Attorney of the Northern District of New York to arrest Oswego Mayor John Gosek and accused him of using a telephone to "persuade, induce, entice and coerce an individual under the age of 18 years to engage in sexual activity." Violations of the Mann Act are typically investigated by the FBI so we put in a call to their Minneapolis Division Office, but have not received a reply as of press time. (Thanks to Howard Veit for pointing out this potential violation to us!)

Student Faces Charges After Buzzing Homecoming Game in Airplane - What says homecoming fun more than having a small aircraft barreling at the stands in the middle of the game? I can't think of anything . . . and apparently neither could 16-year-old Wisconsin boy who, along with another young passenger, flew low over Beell Stadium in Marshfield during the September 30 game between Marshfield and Rhinelander high schools. The ensuing panic resulted in several 911 calls to police about the low-flying aircraft and I'm sure concerns about terrorist threats. Turns out it was just a couple of teens, one of whom just got his license and had recently started working at a nearby airport where he just happened to have access to several planes. In his defense, the boy claims he never intended to scare players or fans, only to "add to the fun of the Homecoming game." (Duluth Superior)

From Our "What the Hell?" Files: HS Boy Makes School Dance Team, Wants Them to Change Feminine Sounding Name of Squad - Boys on high school cheerleading teams are rare, and members of the school dance teams even fewer, but they're still out there. One example: 15-year-old Galen Smith who tried out for, and made, the Choctawhatchee High School's (Florida) dance team. However, after making the squad he asked them to change the name, insisting he wouldn't dance for a group known as the Indianettes. The school, whose official mascot is the Indians, says it will keep the name and Mr. Smith can take his dancing shoes elsewhere. (Tallahassee Democrat)

#149! According to police, Albert Michael Andrew, 34, a former part-time track coach at Tappan Zee High School in New York is accused of inappropriately touching several male students on the team during an 18-month period. Andrews was charged last week with endangering the welfare of a minor and five counts of third-degree sexual abuse, all misdemeanors.

New Zealand Rugby Fans Celebrate Rare Win Over Australia With Post-Game Riot - So much for the "gentle people of New Zealand!" After the Kiwi's defeated Australia on the Kangaroo's home turn for the first time in almost 50 years, the team and about 100 visiting fans wanted to celebrate. One female fan wanted to celebrate so badly, she punched a female cop in the face and got maced for her efforts. (TVNZ)

Vikings Sex Scandal Day 10
Update#1: Vikes Owner Meets With Tagliabue, Promises Changes - On Sunday, "NFL on Fox" reporter Jay Glazer broke the news that the Vikings new owner, Zygi Wilf, met with NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue for nearly 90 minutes before the game against the Bears and promised two things: First that he would focus 100% of on his troubled franchise and let other executives manage is other businesses. And second, that he will bring in former FBI agent Dag Sohlberg to be the team's new directory of security, a position that had been cut by former owner Red McCombs to save money. (Fox Sports)
Update #2: Robinson Says He Wasn't on Boat - On Saturday, Vikings new wide receiver Koren Robinson said that he was not on either boat and was upset the Minneapolis Star Tribune associated him with this incident adding, "I wasn't there. As far as the whole situation, I just know I wasn't on the boat, and I don't want to get involved. I don't want my name brought up because of what I just went through and what I'm still going through. So for my name to be brought up like that is just crazy and upsetting, because I don't want anyone looking at me because I had nothing to do with it." (KRT Wire)

Day 9 Updates
Update #1: Lists of Names Starting to Leak Out - A list of names of the 17 or so Vikings who were aboard the team cruise that allegedly turned into an orgy is starting to become clearer. In addition to earlier reports that QB Daunte Culpepper, offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie, running back Mewelde Moore and cornerback Fred Smoot (allegedly the organizer of the event) had enlisted in the Viking Navy, the Minneapolis Star Tribune today added All-Pro defensive tackle Kevin Williams, tight end Jermaine Wiggins; running back Moe Williams; wide receivers Nate Burleson, Troy Williamson, Travis Taylor and Koren Robinson; cornerback Ralph Brown, and safety Darren Sharper to the list. (That accounts for 13 players by my count.) Of those named, only Moore has admitted being on the boat, but claims not to have seen any sexual activity. (Star Tribune)
Update #2: New Owner Busting Heads, Taking Names: "We Will Levy the Appropriate Penalties, Fines and/or Suspensions as Soon as the Formal Investigation is Completed!" - Details of what Zygi Wilf has to say about his team's alleged sex orgy here.

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