Originally Posted by
BD80
It is disreputable that Floyd and USC may avoid severe sanctions because they will not be deemed "repeat offenders" because the Bush violations are still going through the investigative process.
Floyd will still have to pay the piper via a lost scholarship because Mayo almost certainly will not graduate. It is also doubtful that OJ has been making the academic progress now required each year. His quotes on the issue seem to indicate he is no longer on campus and is concentrating soley on preparing for the draft and the pre-draft workouts. Doesn't sound like he will be finishing whatever course load was required. Of course, Floyd must have more than enough scholarships if he can throw one away on the rapper buddy of DeRozan, the next one-and-done recruit.
USC deserves the harshest punishment, the rules violated were to establish fair competition amongst academic intitutions. Duffy should also be decertified for funding someone as stupid as Guillory. Mayo will pay in the long run - his "brand" has been diminished, but more his character reputation with owners will suffer. Owners are starting to look at the people upon whom they are gambling hundreds of millions of dollars. Mayo is looking like a risk when max contract time comes in 4 years.
It is interesting that Chase Buddinger will fly back to Arizona to take his ONE final (story linked on DBR front page about Miles Simon). Interesting that he can spend weeks training in California and still qualify to take a final. Interesting that he only has one final. Interesting that he is keeping is options open.
didnt boozer manage to complete summer school classes while playing for the U20 team one summer? I could be wrong but I think that was the case.
My Quick Smells Like French Toast.