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NCAA punishes USC - Reggie Bush, OJ Mayo, Dwayne Jarrett, Joe McKnight investigation

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A Mandel blog piece on USC, in the wake of the Oklahoma decision.

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Sooners Punished; What About USC?

The NCAA committee on infractions handed down its sanctions against Oklahoma on Wednesday for last year?s Rhett Bomar/J.D. Quinn car-dealership fiasco. For failing to properly monitor the players? fraudulent employment, the university -- which was already on probation for the Kelvin Sampson phone-call scam in basketball -- will see its stint in the penalty box extended for two years, through 2010, forfeit two scholarships in its next two recruiting classes and must vacate its eight wins from the 2005 season, in which both Bomar and Quinn participated.

That?s certainly a lot of wrist-slapping over the stupidity of two players whom the program already dismissed, but based on past precedent, it pretty much fits the crime. While the sanctions might cause a little bad p.r. for the Sooners in the short-term, in reality they will have little effect on the program?s future (as painful as it must be for that 2005 Holiday Bowl banner to come down).

The bigger issue to me is one I addressed in a Mailbag a couple of months ago but which, for the most part, continues to go unspoken: Reggie Bush. Now that the NCAA has dropped its hammer on Oklahoma, how hypocritical is it going to look if, as expected, it lets fellow powerhouse USC off scot free for what most reasonable people believe to be far more egregious transgressions.

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for what most reasonable people believe to be far more egregious transgressions.
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Reasonable, perhaps, but uninformed as to what spurs the NCAA. The NCAA hit Oklahoma for the failures of its compliance office. Thus, comparing Bomar to Bush is going to confuse you. It may make you think the NCAA has double standards. In reality, you're just not looking at what the NCAA cares about: failure to monitor.
 
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I hear you thomps, but it still is going to leave a bad taste in just about everyone's mouth as far as USC is concerned.

IMO, the fact that Coach Carroll actually had agents around is bad enough, but to find out that some of the agents that may have been there (with the blessing of the coach) may have bought the star player just stinks. Couple that with the fact that Reggie seems to have bought off the guy or guys who were the alleged whistle blowers and it just pours gas on the fire.

Ohio State fans will tell you that the ncaa doesn't have to do or find anything. If the press comes at you hard enough (see Clarett, Troy Smith, etc.) it can take years to shake off the hits.
 
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I don't know if what Oklahoma got was fair or not, that's not my decision. What I find hillarious is the fact that David Boren will appeal that decision. Is that an automatic or something for everyone in the US guilty or not.

I would have much more respect for the University if they just took their medicine like a man because I guarantee you that BMOC Bomar told everyone and anyone who would listen that he was on the gravy train. Bragging...it's what kids do!
 
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Crashcup;880393; said:
I don't know if what Oklahoma got was fair or not, that's not my decision. What I find hillarious is the fact that David Boren will appeal that decision. Is that an automatic or something for everyone in the US guilty or not.
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I think it would be funny if the NCAA said, "Ok - we'll review your case." And then they come back with a punishment even more severe. That's what I would root for in a situation like this.
 
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ESPN
Sports marketer reportedly to meet with NCAA investigators

LOS ANGELES -- A sports marketer who allegedly made improper payments to Reggie Bush while the Heisman Trophy winner was still at Southern California has agreed to meet with NCAA investigators and provide documentation of financial transactions between the two, according to a report.

The Los Angeles Times also reported Tuesday on its Web site that Lloyd Lake is expected to file a civil lawsuit in San Diego against Bush later this month, seeking to recoup money allegedly given to Bush and his family.

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Looks like someone is finally talking to the neutered NCAA.
 
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jwinslow;954734; said:
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Looks like someone is finally talking to the neutered NCAA.
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RE: "A sports marketer who allegedly made improper payments to Reggie Bush while the Heisman Trophy winner was still at Southern California has agreed to meet with NCAA investigators and provide documentation of financial transactions between the two, according to a report."

"The Times also quoted an unidentified source familiar with the situation that NCAA officials tried to include USC in the meeting with Lake, but the school declined to participate."

Yea, but not USC. :huh:
 
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ESPN - Report: Bush received $280K in benefits at USC - College Football

LOS ANGELES -- A sports marketer will give NCAA investigators financial records and other evidence linking Reggie Bush and his family to nearly $280,000 in benefits while he was enrolled at Southern California, according to a report Wednesday.

Lloyd Lake, who allegedly provided improper benefits to Bush in 2005, has agreed to meet with NCAA officials and give them evidence to help their investigation, Yahoo! Sports reported on its Web site, citing two unidentified sources.

Yahoo! Sports also reported it had acquired confidential e-mails from officers of New Era Sports & Entertainment, a marketing agency founded by Lake and Michael Michaels with cooperation from Bush and his stepfather, LaMar Griffin. The e-mails show the agency soliciting marketing and memorabilia deals on the running back's behalf, Yahoo! Sports reported.

Both Yahoo! Sports and The Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday that Lake is expected to file a civil lawsuit in San Diego against Bush later this month, seeking to recoup money allegedly given to Bush and his family.

Lake's attorney, Brian Watkins, told The Associated Press on Tuesday he couldn't confirm or deny the reports. Watkins declined to comment about the details mentioned in Wednesday's article, only to say, "The story is very accurate."

Lake and Michaels claimed more than a year ago that they provided money to Bush's family as well as a home for which the family had failed to pay more than $50,000 in rent. The conflict was made public after Bush signed with another sports agent.
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Again I go back to:
Where is the outcry from the "worldwide leader in sports?"

Ohio State got dragged through the mud for the better part of two years based on the lies of a now convicted felon. The Buckeyes were on sportscenter, on the site, in the magazine.

I go to the site and...nothing. Nothing jumping out and telling the world that one of the most recognizable athletes in America today was a cheater in college. Nothing about the fact that USC never noticed that it's star was getting over $280,000. No talking heads calling for Mike Garrett to resign or Pete Carroll to be fired. Nothing but a sidebar on the college football page.

I'll never let this go...ever. It was the most blatant attempt to smear two good men (Andy Geiger and Coach Tressel) that I've ever seen. I still wonder if Ohio State couldn't have gone after espn legally. Particularly after the hatchet job they did on Ohio State during the Alamo Bowl.

Motherfuckers.
 
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ysubuck;956428; said:
Again I go back to:
Where is the outcry from the "worldwide leader in sports?"

Ohio State got dragged through the mud for the better part of two years based on the lies of a now convicted felon. The Buckeyes were on sportscenter, on the site, in the magazine.

I go to the site and...nothing. Nothing jumping out and telling the world that one of the most recognizable athletes in America today was a cheater in college. Nothing about the fact that USC never noticed that it's star was getting over $280,000. No talking heads calling for Mike Garrett to resign or Pete Carroll to be fired. Nothing but a sidebar on the college football page.

I'll never let this go...ever. It was the most blatant attempt to smear two good men (Andy Geiger and Coach Tressel) that I've ever seen. I still wonder if Ohio State couldn't have gone after espn legally. Particularly after the hatchet job they did on Ohio State during the Alamo Bowl.

Motherfuckers.
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Agreed. I want to hear some of the on air "talent" call for Petes job during a studio show because the program is so out of control.
 
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