You can add the University of Toledo to the dubious roster of schools tarnished by point shaving scandals.

Harvey “Scooter” McDougle was apparently recruited by a suburban Detroit man to affect the outcome of Toledo football games, with the involvement of some other — as yet unidentified — players. The players were treated to meals and other benefits at Greektown Casino in Detroit.

With Detroit’s proximity to Toledo, it is probably the most important recruiting area for the football program. One of the reasons for Toledo’s success in the MAC has been the ability to outrecruit the three Michigan MAC schools in Detroit.

The federal investigation is still not revealing all its cards, but before it is done the fallout could be wide-ranging at Toledo. A likely NCAA investigation to follow could result in a severe ban which could include the loss of several scholarships to a postseason ban.

(Perhaps most importantly, I wonder how many points are assigned for point shaving in the Fulmer Cup.)

There’s a discussion underway in the Swamp.