but there could yet be a twist to this...as a soon-to-be ruling may affect how they play next November......
we have heard for eons that the NCAA might rule soon on all the cheating at USC...
but now -
sources are saying the NCAA's ruling could come as soon as this week...
although this week is about over...
http://content.usatoday.com/communi...s-for-reggie-bush-affair-expected-this-week/1
It is entirely possible that USC could actually get hit and have no post-season chances next year, meaning...
-- that one or more of their incoming recruits (they have 4 signed for 2010) might want out if they find they're coming to a program getting hit with sanctions
-- they would perhaps be more willing to play and develop younger players and not just be going for wins in a season where their record won't matter...
rumor has though that the only penalties will be retroactive and take away wins that Reggie Bush competed in...and maybe return $$ fromi a bowl or two..
but watch for the NCAA to go relatively light, maybe even never mention OJ Mayo, and say that poor, poor USC has suffered enough.