Another USC suspension?

[huskerhaze]

...but it looks like he will still play.

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news;_ylt=Ak...ov=ap&type=lgns

[BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA]

How freakin plush was the place? $3866 per month for rent? Yikes!

 

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Jarrett's rent arrangement with Leinarts violated rulesAssociated Press

 

 

LOS ANGELES -- Southern California's Dwayne Jarrett violated NCAA rules by not paying enough rent for the apartment he shared with Matt Leinart and was declared ineligible -- though the All-America receiver might not miss any playing time.

 

Jarrett must apply for reinstatement with the NCAA before he can play this season and he might have to repay several thousand dollars to Leinart's father, who paid most of the rent on the apartment.

 

NCAA spokesman Bob Williams said Friday a case like this can be resolved in three ways: A student-athlete can be denied reinstatement, regain eligibility with no conditions attached or be required to miss games and/or pay back the extra benefit.

 

"It depends on the particular circumstances involved in each case," Williams said.

 

USC's compliance office requested the NCAA's assistance in determining whether a violation had occurred because Jarrett paid less than half of what Leinart's father said was a $3,866-per-month lease.

 

"We're aware that the NCAA has deemed this to be a violation of the extra benefit rule," USC spokesman Tim Tessalone said. "This summer, USC will apply for Jarrett's reinstatement of eligibility and hope for a decision prior to the start of the season."

 

USC officials began investigating the matter following a published report in late April that a possible violation had occurred.

 

Leinart's father, Bob, put the two players on the lease at a secured apartment complex downtown after Leinart moved out of his former residence near campus, where he was being hounded by fans.

 

Leinart and Jarrett each paid $650 a month, with Leinart's father paying $2,566 -- the difference of the monthly payment.

 

"The information submitted by the University of Southern California regarding the living arrangements of the two football student-athletes represents a violation of NCAA extra benefit rules," the NCAA said in a statement issued Thursday, adding that a reinstatement application from USC would be handled "in a timely matter."

[huskergriff]

don't know if anyone heard about this but I guess jarrett (USC's WR, not dale u nascar crazy's) is currently ineligible to play due to not paying enough rent to Leinart's dad when they lived together. don't know if it will stick, but might be interesting to keep on eye on. the story is on the four letter network's site.

[BIGREDIOWAN]

Man this team is having some serious issues..................OH WELL!!! It's better for us that way.

[HSKRNOKC]

Sanchez walked away from his problems..... Something tells me that dude will skate on this issue too.

[cubhusker23]

It seems like every prominent program has someone with legal problems nowadays. With the talent comes a certain criminal element because these guys have been put on pedastals since high school, so they think they can get away with almost anything. Just look at our National Championship teams. Almost every team had legal issues.

[BigRedfxtoy]

IMO this boarders on being rediculous. If some athlete had issues with some of the dorms being flooded to his room for the reason of autographs or what ever, and he went and stayed with a friend, and his friend did not charge him, he is in violation????? I know that is different but, still he paid same as room mate. I understand the rules but this is a little goofy. I wonder if the kid even thought this was a possible violation. Its really too bad, I want them to be on top of their game when we hand them their rears on a Platter. LOL

 

GBR