I'm going to blame the NBA for any violations of NCAA Rules, by freshmen, who are planning to only play for "Their School" for only one year before going off to the NBA draft.
It use to be that once you were out of high school you could sign up for the NBA draft. Now you have to wait one year. So why not wait at a high powered college, perhaps in a major market. You'll get a full ride, but you really don't have an affiliation to that school. You're just passing the time.
Where does this lead us? Right now to USC and O.J. Mayo. O.J. reportedly took gifts that violate NCAA rules. Why not? There's no loyalty. USC is just a way station to the NBA. It is thought that a pseudo agent provided, a flat screen television, a cell phone, cash, meals, clothes, and other benefits. If proven to be true, USC will be nailed for their victories plus more serious sanctions.
If O.J. is caught for violations by the NCAA, I believe, many of the major Division 1 schools will disdain from signing outstanding high school basketball players, on their way to the NBA. Guess what? The NBA will then change their rule back to the way it was.
If O.J. is guilty, only USC will face the fines. O.J. is already on his way to the NBA.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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