[washingtonismoney]

USC\'s reason for appealing the NCAA ruling is pretty clear: they want to be able to sign a full, 25 member class this year before sanctions take hold. Much more important than the 30 total scholarships they\'ll be losing is the class limits of 15 players/class. That means all player losses in excess of 15 will result in an unfilled roster spot through the duration of the sanctions. Judging from their scout site, USC has 20 people in the senior class; add to that the three players who have already transferred,  the players who will be leaving for the NFL early and the players who will leave via attrition of other kinds (academics, injury, etc.) and the depth situation doesn\'t look good for them.

Here\'s hoping for a speedy decision by the NCAA on appeal!

[washingtonismoney]

USC\'s reason for appealing the NCAA ruling is pretty clear: they want to be able to sign a full, 25 member class this year before sanctions take hold. Much more important than the 30 total scholarships they\'ll be losing is the class limits of 15 players/class. That means all player losses in excess of 15 will result in an unfilled roster spot through the duration of the sanctions. Judging from their scout site, USC has 20 people in the senior class; add to that the three players who have already transferred,  the players who will be leaving for the NFL early and the players who will leave via attrition of other kinds (academics, injury, etc.) and the depth situation doesn\'t look good for them.

Here\'s hoping for a speedy decision by the NCAA on appeal!