I hear ya, Ferd. It happens all over. While I agree that the Gator suspension practices, and Vols use of hostesses are lame, there is nothing worse than buying recruits, which is what I am accusing USC of doing repeatedly. Using chicks to lure in players is one thing, but paying them really annoys me. My own university is not immune. Last week, LSU WR coach resigned after it was reported that he paid cash to a JUCO transfer DT.
USC has had several major incidents over the past few years. It is well-documented that Mayo was paid. I assume that some form of punishment will follow on that one.
You and I both know Bush's family received benefits, but nothing has been done yet. We'll see what happens there.....
Jarret received benefits (Leinart's dad paid portion of his rent at a swank pad shared with Matt), but I assume that having your rent paid by the parent of another player is not a violation because nothing has ever been made of it.
Now, McKnight drives a 27K vehicle owned by his girlfriend and financed by her mother's employer. For 3 years I remained quiet on the McKnight topic, because I assumed that all of the local rumors of McKnight being paid were sour grapes over LSU losing the best player in the state that season. Maybe there is nothing there, but I am leaning the other way at this point. I guess we'll see.
Happy Holidays, Ferd:toast:
