Friday, February 09, 2007

USC looks into potential recruiting violation - LA Times
In wake of comments made by high school running back Joe McKnight, USC compliance officials are investigating whether an NCAA recruiting violation occurred during the Trojans' pursuit of the Louisiana prep star.

McKnight...told reporters back home that his mind was put at ease about USC after he listened to a telephone conversation between Coach Pete Carroll and Reggie Bush...

...There are allegations that Bush received improper benefits while playing for USC, and McKnight was worried that the Trojans might face NCAA sanctions.

McKnight's involvement in telephone communication between Carroll and Bush could itself be a violation of NCAA recruiting rules...

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