I hate the NCAA

[WstateU]

"The NCAA is so mad at Kentucky, they'll probably give Cleveland State two more years' probation." - Jerry Tarkanian

That's an all-time classic!

[rjl]

I'm not quite sure there is a fair comparison with Clevin. The argument could be made that the NCAA was punishing the "team" rather then the Clevin for the paperwork issue. In the case of Cam Newton a 3rd party was involved that nobody had any control over.

That's the distinguishing factor in my eyes.

It was an administrative error. Nobody was trying to cheat. Fine WSU's Athletic Department. They were the ones responsible, not Clev or the team.

As for Newton, I find it hard to believe he didn't know anything.

WSU Athletic Department = WSU = Team.

[SubGod22]

Dad = Family = Cam Newton

[Smooth007]

Dad = Family = Cam Newton

+1

[ShockerPrez]

Let this be a lesson to all of you parents out there with blue chip prospects.

[AndShock]

Let this be a lesson to all of you parents out there with blue chip prospects.

You're allowed to ask for money, just don't tell your kid. :yes:

[1972Shocker]

Let this be a lesson to all of you parents out there with blue chip prospects.

You're allowed to ask for money, just don't tell your kid. :yes:

Or if you do tell your kid make sure that he is well-versed in the Sgt. Schultz defense.

[jocoshock]

"The NCAA is so mad at Kentucky, they'll probably give Cleveland State two more years' probation." - Jerry Tarkanian

Gets quoted a lot here, but always appropriate.

:clap: :wsu_posters: :yahoo: :clap:

Another of Tarkanian's classic quotes:

When UCLA sneezes,Long Beach State catches the Cold.

[Aargh]

the NCAA was able to verify that he kept meticulous records demonstrating that he knew nothing about the money his dad was getting.

[Speed]

Dad = Family = Cam Newton

+1

Agreed
Or, Cam Newton's father sold his son into labor. He was paid for his son's efforts while the son evidently received none of this benefit. Isn't this sound a little like slave labor? I didn't think that was still an accepted practice in the south.

[Rosewood]

http://espn.go.com/blog/sportscenter/post/_/id/94831/ncaa-president-understands-newton-backlash

NCAA President Mark Emmert says he knows "many people are outraged" that a parent could "shop around" a student-athlete and the player not lose any eligibility.

Ya think Mark?

[Rosewood]

As for the WSU Administration mishap = team punishment = Clev sitting out, that is some BS. Have the coach sit. Make them pay $$$. That was punishing the player plain and simple.

But as I said in the OP, that is just the example that comes to mind. Many have pointed out the Dillon Baxter incident. However there are gobs and gobs of other incidents.

Also in my OP I made the distinction that it was Auburn who suspended Cam and then the NCAA reversed it.

It is not uncommon for schools to work with the NCAA to issue "self" punishments.

If Auburn truly thought that Cam should be suspended and that it would stick, why would they not announce it? They didn't announce it because they knew in 24 hours, it would be undone and they didn't want a 24 hour news cycle on how SC was going to destroy them with out Cam. Yes, all of that is speculation but come up with a better line of reasoning.

[ShockerFever]

NCAA = Fruit baskets.

That is all.

[SHOXAAC]

NCAA = Fruit baskets.

That is all.

Let's play fruit basket upset!!!