If you like BOSTON COLLEGE.....you may not want to wait

**Mac4Lyfe** · 12-22-09, 08:05 PM

Damn Fish... This is yesterday's news. They have 4 guys out.

By Ted Miller ESPN.com Archive
The hits just keep coming for USC.
Starting running back and leading rusher Joe McKnight did not travel with the Trojans to the Bay Area for Saturday's Emerald Bowl against Boston College, while tight end Anthony McCoy, offensive tackle Tyron Smith and defensive tackle Averell Spicer have been ruled academically ineligible, the school announced.
"[McKnight] has some paperwork he needs to do and it's best for him to stay in L.A. so he can be available to finish it," Trojans coach Pete Carroll said.
Carroll did not have a timetable for McKnight's return.
"We don't know right now how long this will take," he said.
McCoy and Smith are both starters and earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors. Spicer is a key reserve. McCoy and Spicer are both seniors, so their USC careers are over.
"We're really disappointed these guys didn't come through," Carroll said in a statement. "They had all the help in the world to get it done and they didn't do it."
Late Friday, the Los Angeles Times reported that McKnight had been using a 2006 Land Rover that belonged to a Santa Monica businessman who reportedly employs McKnight's girlfriend. That could violate NCAA rules as an extra benefit, which could also make the junior ineligible for the bowl game.
McCoy will be replaced by sophomore Rhett Ellison, while redshirt freshman Matt Kalil will replace Smith.
McKnight has denied driving the car, but the Los Angeles Times said in a story that one of its reporters has seen USC's leading rusher driving the SUV several times.
USC is investigating McKnight's use of the vehicle to find out if it is in violation of NCAA rules.
The businessman, Scott Schenter, told the Times that McKnight's girlfriend owns the car and makes the payments and that he helped purchase it when her family had trouble qualifying for a loan.
USC is already being investigated by the NCAA and Pac-10 regarding accusations that running back Reggie Bush and basketball star O.J. Mayo received improper benefits during their time at the school.
Ted Miller covers the Pac-10 for ESPN.com. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

**Fishhead** · 12-22-09, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Damn Fish... This is yesterday's news. They have 4 guys out.

By Ted Miller ESPN.com Archive
The hits just keep coming for USC.
Starting running back and leading rusher Joe McKnight did not travel with the Trojans to the Bay Area for Saturday's Emerald Bowl against Boston College, while tight end Anthony McCoy, offensive tackle Tyron Smith and defensive tackle Averell Spicer have been ruled academically ineligible, the school announced.
"[McKnight] has some paperwork he needs to do and it's best for him to stay in L.A. so he can be available to finish it," Trojans coach Pete Carroll said.
Carroll did not have a timetable for McKnight's return.
"We don't know right now how long this will take," he said.
McCoy and Smith are both starters and earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors. Spicer is a key reserve. McCoy and Spicer are both seniors, so their USC careers are over.
"We're really disappointed these guys didn't come through," Carroll said in a statement. "They had all the help in the world to get it done and they didn't do it."
Late Friday, the Los Angeles Times reported that McKnight had been using a 2006 Land Rover that belonged to a Santa Monica businessman who reportedly employs McKnight's girlfriend. That could violate NCAA rules as an extra benefit, which could also make the junior ineligible for the bowl game.
McCoy will be replaced by sophomore Rhett Ellison, while redshirt freshman Matt Kalil will replace Smith.
McKnight has denied driving the car, but the Los Angeles Times said in a story that one of its reporters has seen USC's leading rusher driving the SUV several times.
USC is investigating McKnight's use of the vehicle to find out if it is in violation of NCAA rules.
The businessman, Scott Schenter, told the Times that McKnight's girlfriend owns the car and makes the payments and that he helped purchase it when her family had trouble qualifying for a loan.
USC is already being investigated by the NCAA and Pac-10 regarding accusations that running back Reggie Bush and basketball star O.J. Mayo received improper benefits during their time at the school.
Ted Miller covers the Pac-10 for ESPN.com. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

I know...........but I think the line goes a tad lower from here.

At least down to -7........that's my thinking.

I would certainly rather have +7.5 rather then +7

**MartinBlank** · 12-22-09, 08:28 PM

Fish,

Just in case you didn't know.

We landed on the moon in 1969.

**Fishhead** · 12-22-09, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by MartinBlank

Fish,

Just in case you didn't know.

We landed on the moon in 1969.

This is not 100% certain.

Now go bet the GOLDEN EAGLES before this game goes below +7..............

**MartinBlank** · 12-22-09, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by Fishhead

This is not 100% certain.

Now go bet the GOLDEN EAGLES before this game goes below +7..............

Who the hell are the golden eagles?

It ain't BC.

Now, if you meant the Eagles.

Well then yeah, that works.

**BigdaddyQH** · 12-23-09, 10:57 AM

The game will not go below 7. Allan Bradford is a very good RB just looking to break thru. He and C.J. Gable will do the bulk of the running, but look for FB Stanlye Havili to get the ball, either running, or coming out of the backfield for swing passes. The bottom line still rests with Freshman QB Matt Barkley. He has to step it up a notch for USC to cover here. USC is getting a ton of negative press out here, which may be the kick in the tail they need to get motivated.