Hey real estate types, we have made the big time.
Back in my day all it took was cash or a new car to recruit top level athletes to college programs. Now coaches may be using real estate as part of the process.
Now I am not saying he has done so, but there is an investigation into the recruiting practices of University of Minnesota’s wresting program and their coach, J Robinson, on how people associated with the team own 55 properties near the campus.
Some of these homes are owned by current and former teammates.
(For the real estate agents, here is a tip, get in good with the coaching staff if you have a major college nearby. You may have a new niche!)
In total, people affiliated with the team have owned at least 55 different properties near campus, according to property records. This includes Robinson, two assistant coaches, a team staff member, a former assistant coach, a current wrestler and seven former wrestlers. All but one of the properties are located in the Marcy-Holmes and Southeast Como neighborhoods.
University Athletics Director Joel Maturi expressed surprise at the number of properties that have been owned by people with ties to the team in a recent interview with The Minnesota Daily.
“To say to you that I’m not concerned would not be entirely accurate,” Maturi said.
When asked about a number of specific transactions, Maturi repeatedly said they needed to be looked into by the University’s Athletic Compliance Office. via MnDaily.com
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This is a new one. Maybe they have a really good business school and most of the westling team are business majors.