[jayasena]

A few articles I\'ve read seemed to imply USC\'s restrained response is likely meant to avoid friction before their appeal on sanctions is reviewed by the NCAA next month. In fact, I wouldn\'t be surprised if USC is hoping to leverage the Newton case to get a favorable outcome from the appeal process.

Regardless, it\'s clear (at least some of) the SEC schools are held to a much lower standard than everyone else by the NCAA. I wouldn\'t be surprised if the reinstatement was negotiated in advance of suspending Newton in the first place.

Any bets on what the SEC will fine Auburn if Newton is not made available to the media after the SEC championship game (as is contractually required)? I\'m guessing $1.

[jayasena]

A few articles I\'ve read seemed to imply USC\'s restrained response is likely meant to avoid friction before their appeal on sanctions is reviewed by the NCAA next month. In fact, I wouldn\'t be surprised if USC is hoping to leverage the Newton case to get a favorable outcome from the appeal process.

Regardless, it\'s clear (at least some of) the SEC schools are held to a much lower standard than everyone else by the NCAA. I wouldn\'t be surprised if the reinstatement was negotiated in advance of suspending Newton in the first place.

Any bets on what the SEC will fine Auburn if Newton is not made available to the media after the SEC championship game (as is contractually required)? I\'m guessing $1.