More good news for the Trojans...

**Ironlung** · April 30th, 2006, 05:55 PM

Looks like their gearing up for some Alabama type probation. [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

USC investigating possible Jarrett NCAA violationAssociated Press

LOS ANGELES -- USC officials are investigating whether an upscale apartment that wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett shared with former teammate Matt Leinart violated NCAA rules, according to a published report Sunday.

Leinart's father, Bob, put the duo on the lease at the secured apartment complex downtown after Leinart moved out of his former residence near campus because he was constantly hounded by fans.

Leinart -- the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback picked 10th by the Arizona Cardinals in Saturday's NFL draft -- and Jarrett each paid $650 a month for the apartment that cost $3,866 a month, according to the Los Angeles Times. Leinart's father paid the difference and said he's been told Jarrett might have to repay him about $10,000, the newspaper reported.

University compliance officials are looking into whether the football program received an unfair advantage. While Bob Leinart would have been allowed to make up the difference for his son, he might not have been allowed to do so for another player.

Tim Tessalone, USC's director of sports information, confirmed Sunday that an investigation involving Jarrett's living arrangement was under way.

"At this point, we're still gathering information," Tessalone told The Associated Press, declining further comment.

The investigation is the latest cloud over the Trojans football program. The Pac-10 is looking into the living arrangement of 2005 Heisman winner Reggie Bush's family, who lived in a house owned by a man who reportedly sought to market him while he played for USC last season. NCAA rules prohibit student-athletes and their families from receiving extra benefits from agents or their representatives.

**imported_mega** · April 30th, 2006, 06:06 PM

I think the Jarrett situation is kinda crappy. The bush/agent issue seems alot more dirty. This seems like a mistake more than anything.

**Ironlung** · April 30th, 2006, 06:08 PM

I've never seen so much shat fly at one program in such a short time though. They're getting hammered right now. Next story...."Dead Hooker Found In Pete Carrol's Car!".

**imported_mega** · April 30th, 2006, 06:13 PM

Im waiting for them to connect Barry Bonds to USC.[img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

**Ironlung** · April 30th, 2006, 06:14 PM

He killed the hooker. [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

**imported_mega** · April 30th, 2006, 06:16 PM

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**jake_norris** · April 30th, 2006, 08:02 PM

The NCAA has too many rules or stupid situations like this wouldn't happen. I'm not a USC fan but I don't feel like they did anything wrong. So what if Leinart's dad pays part of Leinart's and Jarrett's apartment. That seems like being a good father and supporting your son to me.

**imported_mega** · April 30th, 2006, 08:06 PM

That reminds me of when Bill Walton got two tickets to the nba finals for his son and richard jefferson(Luke's best friend) when they were in college. Jefferson got suspended and was forced to repay Walton for the ticket.

You can bet the ncaa and pac 10 will make DJ repay Leinart's dad.

**jake_norris** · April 30th, 2006, 08:15 PM

But why, ya know? You can't let a big-time college athlete have a dollar to buy a Coke without getting slapped with a violation. It's just kind of ridiculous IMO. [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

**Rocky** · April 30th, 2006, 10:40 PM

that is absolutely ridiculous. you cant even help a kid out? why does it matter who helped out as long as the university didnt pay for it. its not like he was driving around in a brand new lexus every year like certain ppl at the certain college i used to go to. haha