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Will LSU recruiting be helped if USC goes on Probation

Posted on 4/12/09 at 3:34 pm
Posted by spinoza
Member since Jan 2008
5543 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 3:34 pm
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NCAA has combined its investigations of two former USC star athletes into a single probe of the Trojans' athletic program, the Los Angeles Times reported.

The NCAA has been looking into allegations that Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush and NBA lottery pick O.J. Mayo both received improper benefits while at USC.


This could mean that the NCAA is looking into suspected serious "lack of institutional control" at USC which could lead to severe penalties such as forfeited games, lost scholarships, and post season bans etc.






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Posted by usc6158
Member since Feb 2008
38855 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 3:36 pm to
There's only a few guys a year that are truly deciding between LSU and USC, so I guess it wouldn't hurt but if it helps anyone it's UCLA and Cal
This post was edited on 4/12/09 at 3:42 pm
Posted by pronk
Murica
Member since Feb 2009
684 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 3:37 pm to
hell yeah its about time..

Posted by MegaTiger
Member since Dec 2003
2224 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 3:45 pm to
I can't remember but did Louis Johnson, the agents, or promoters...whatever they were, did they have any connection to the school? I can't recall them being affiliated with USC. If they weren't, why punish the school?
Posted by jrowla2
Colorado
Member since Jan 2007
4176 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 3:50 pm to
wont affect LSU much in my opinion

maybe it affects 1 or 2 recruits in the future but the largest impact it be on the pac 10 schools and notre dame
Posted by St Augustine
The Pauper of the Surf
Member since Mar 2006
71609 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 4:18 pm to
quote:

maybe it affects 1 or 2 recruits in the future but the largest impact it be on the pac 10 schools and notre dame



exactly...maybe a couple of top flight Louisiana guys that would consider SC do not...IMO it helps UCLA a ridiculous amount if Neuhesial can make ANY progress whatsoever.
Posted by Angry LLAMA
the energy capital of the world
Member since Mar 2009
2731 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 4:27 pm to
quote:

I can't remember but did Louis Johnson, the agents, or promoters...whatever they were, did they have any connection to the school? I can't recall them being affiliated with USC. If they weren't, why punish the school?
b/c its their job to know what their stud players are doing. besides- they knew what was going on. and of they didnt, they should be punished for sticking their heads in the sand
Posted by ligerbait
Nashville, TN
Member since Dec 2005
3125 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 4:28 pm to
Yeah the NCAA will give us Joe Mcknight back so he can fumble for us instead. Really don't think it helps our recruiting much at all. It will just give LSU fans stuck in the past one less thing to bitch about.
Posted by #1lsufan
South LA
Member since Jan 2004
1884 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 4:56 pm to
If they put USC on probation it would truly be an historical event! Don't think it will happen.
Posted by Port City
Baton Rouge/Shreveport
Member since Jan 2007
3668 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 5:24 pm to
I say Yes. It's the same as if any top program would be put on probation - puts everyone else in a better position.
Posted by usc6158
Member since Feb 2008
38855 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 5:26 pm to
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If they put USC on probation it would truly be an historical event! Don't think it will happen.



USC was on probation when Carroll got the job. You act like USC has never been sanctioned ever no matter what
Posted by lsu_fan70648
kinder, la
Member since Mar 2004
283 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 5:30 pm to
no
Posted by LSULANE
Earth
Member since May 2007
4170 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 5:45 pm to
Would hurt my dream of playing them. The players know what they are allowed. Find away to punish the players not the school, unless the school or coaches sanctioned the indiscretions.
Just MO.
Posted by Bad Cat
Painted Post, NY
Member since Jan 2004
12091 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 5:58 pm to
UCLA and Cal will benefit the most.
Posted by LSUfanatic60
ocean springs ms
Member since Feb 2009
1969 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 6:27 pm to
USC will not go on probation this comes up every year and it always just fades into the background
Posted by AuburnCPA
Member since May 2008
18915 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 6:32 pm to
you should worry about Auburn stealing Texas' leftovers from you.
Posted by WITCH DOCTOR
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2009
3474 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 7:00 pm to
Hey Homo, Auburn does not steal anything from LSU--if you get anything it is our left-overs.

All those Auburn bcs crystal balls are like your clients teeth---missing!!!!!

By the way that tie---is TIRED!
Posted by Charlie Scene
Hollywood Undead
Member since Jan 2009
1004 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 8:49 pm to
It want hurt but i doubt it actually helps us a whole lot.
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
71764 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 9:45 pm to
A. Let's be for real, the NCAA won't do anything major to a cash cow/media queen like USC...maybe a COUPLE scholarships lost...probation, no ban on post-season (which would be the only thing to really drive recruits away)

B. We wouldn't benefit at all if USC got put on probation/sanctions...the PAC-9 would because if it's SERIOUS sanctions (which it likely wouldn't be) those recruits would mostly just stay out there...even if USC lost 5 scholarships per year over 3 years for a total loss of 15 and limit of 70 scholarships total in the final year...they're STILL likely a bit better off than any PAC-9 team, depth just hurts a bit


USC just has had a monopoly of talent out there for so long now it would take AT LEAST a post season ban for recruits to really look elsewhere
Posted by LSUfanatic60
ocean springs ms
Member since Feb 2009
1969 posts
Posted on 4/12/09 at 9:47 pm to
quote:

Auburn stealing Texas' leftovers from you.
I forgot how much Auburn takes from Texas
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