USC's NCAA hearing

[maxduck]

IMO, the USC sanctions took into consideration the fact that the NCAA considered the Trojan admin uncooperative, even though there are at least a couple articles that insinuate otherwise.

FWIW, both tOSU and Auburn self-reported, and that was probably taken under advisement.

The behavior of Pete Carroll and his staff was a major factor. Allowing sports agents free access to the practice field and the locker room and then claiming they had no way to control what happened is absurd, and the NCAA acted accordingly.

O J Mayo didn't help their cause either.

[Duck07]

Ultimately though, the entire case the ncaa had against USC came down to the word of a shady guy whose story has changed numerous times. (think Kenny Rogers at MSU) I think SC will live out their scholarship limit, but that the post-season ban will be reduced to time already served and they'll be eligible for a bowl game next year.