Kevin O'Neill said that, it's no big deal. This while O'Neill's school is embroiled in a point-shaving scandal. And of course, His premise is ridiculous. The most susceptible guy is the guy making no money - the player. Officials are relatively well paid and don't need the money in most cases.
Players get nothing.
Knight is ejected from the Illinois game on Senior Night after receiving not two, but three technical fouls. Indiana President Myles Brand and Chairman of the Board of Trustees John Walda write an open letter to the media defending Knight's behavior and accusing the press of having it in for Him. This letter was curious in it's timing, as Knight really hadn't done anything noteworthy of late. He was apparently saving that for later, as you have already read. Sophomore C Jason Collier leaves the team in mid-season saying he is tired of the verbal abuse and that basketball is no longer fun for him.