USC AD Mike Garrett faces the NCAA committee on allegations of illegal benefits.

Hearings have begun in regard to USC’s allegations on infractions of benefits to both the football and basketball programs. The hearings will last for three days and will involve meetings  with the NCAA’s committee on infractions. The investigation spans back four years and focuses on benefits to star football player Reggie Bush and star basketball player O.J. Mayo. USC has declined to comment, and it will be interesting to see what impact these will have on the programs. Another question that arises is; Are the rules to strict for these college programs?…

Athletic Director Mike Garrett is backed by a team of lawyers in hopes of restoring dignity back to the football program. Former football coach Pete Carroll had previously met with the committee and his departure has also left questions on what he knew and why he would leave one of the best jobs in sports to go to the Seattle Seahawks. What did Carroll really know?

While the extent of the infractions will be known sooner than later, USC will have to take  responsibility for the wrongs ,and I hope somebody steps up and takes responsibility. Everybody cries wolf in these  situations  and deny knowing what was going on. I personally think  that the NCAA committee is too strict when it comes to some of the benefits that these players get. They make a enormous amount of money for their universities . I also think that they should put a plan in place to giver these  kids a little extra in benefits and examine special situations that would require a little help to them. I hope these allegations are something USC deserves to be punished for and are not penny atty infringements found by the Committee.