There is no love lost between this website and University of Georgia head football coach Mark Richt. We think he’s a hypocritical douche, and we think his program is all sorts of crooked.
Having said that, the NCAA probably went a little overboard in giving Richt a two week phone suspension (i.e. he can’t talk to [...]
Mark Richt’s Phone Suspension
NCAA Ruling Lets Gamecock Fans Breathe Easy
By Jordan Dominick || Gamecock fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief … the NCAA has accepted the University of South Carolina’s self-imposed sanctions for violations that took place during the 2009 and 2010 seasons.
The sanctions include cutting six scholarships over the next three seasons, a reduction in official visits from 56 to 30 [...]
What’s Up With Gamecock Sanctions?
Eight weeks ago the NCAA said that it would be handing down punishments to the University of South Carolina regarding “potentially major violations” in four to six weeks.
Needless to say, that window has passed.
So what’s the deal, NCAA? Dropping the hammer on a “repeat offender?” Or will your punishment more appropriately fit USC’s crimes?
Either way, [...]
Sources: Family Of Clemson “Superstar” Got Free Lodging
ALLEGATIONS DATE BACK TO 2010 WHEN TIGERS WERE RECRUITING UNNAMED PLAYER
The family of a Clemson University football “superstar” allegedly received improper benefits from a Florida hotel executive with close ties to former Tigers’ assistant coach Brad Scott, multiple sources tell FITS.
The benefits – which reportedly included free lodging at the luxurious Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort [...]
The Nebraska Cornhuskers Are A Bunch Of Whiners
In the days leading up to the 2012 Capital One Bowl, Nebraska columnist Mark Knudson talked plenty of trash about the University of South Carolina football team.
According to him, the ninth-ranked Gamecocks (11-2, 6-2 SEC) were overrated because they didn’t play Alabama or LSU this season (which is an interesting line of criticism considering USC [...]
Jadeveon Clowney Invite Draws NCAA Attention
Fresh on the heels of the “Christmas invitation drama” involving Clemson University’s freshman superstar Sammy Watkins, the University of South Carolina’s “Superfrosh” is now facing similar scrutiny.
Fortunately, neither incident is expected to keep either player from participating in their school’s high-profile bowl games next month.
USC defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, the 2011 SEC Freshman of the [...]
Auburn Cleared In Cam Newton Case
The fact that Cam Newton is one of the greatest players in college football history isn’t up for debate.
He may have only played one season of Division I-A ball, but what a season it was. Newton threw for 2,854 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2010 – completing 66.7 percent of his passes and throwing just [...]
Spurrier Reacts To NCAA Allegations
University of South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier on Tuesday briefly addressed the controversy surrounding his program in the wake of alleged violations contained in a recent NCAA report.
“I hope we’re not in serious trouble,” Spurrier told the press. “I don’t think that we’re going to be.”
According to NCAA investigators, a dozen student-athletes (including [...]
Damiere Byrd’s Suspension Stands
The NCAA has denied an appeal by the University of South Carolina and upheld the four game suspension of freshman wide receiver Damiere Byrd.
That means Byrd – the fastest player on the Gamecock roster – will wind up missing both the Navy and Vanderbilt games (he’s already missed USC’s season opener against East Carolina and [...]
Another Auburn Scam?
Move over, (s)Cam Newton … there’s a new controversy on the Plains.
According to a report published Monday by Sports By Brooks, Auburn University paid tens of thousands of dollars to female hostesses assigned to lure star college athletes to the school. These “Tigerettes” – like the infamous Vol Hostesses – are responsible for tracking top [...]
C.R.E.A.M., Mike Bellamy?
By Evan Wages || A picture of star Clemson running back recruit Mike Bellamy surfaced on his Facebook page Thursday showing the ex-Charlotte High School standout fanning himself with one hundred dollar bills in a weight room. Obviously the issue is not necessarily a student athlete having this kind of money “on hand” – but [...]
Bad, Bad Buckeyes
“The” Ohio State University’s football program is facing fresh scrutiny … this time over dozens of car sales to Buckeye athletes and their relatives that may have violated NCAA rules.
Two of the “relatives” rumored to have received special deals? The mother and brother of star quarterback Terrelle Pryor – one of four Buckeye players who [...]
