runaway pom pom

by dustball on Jan 9, 2008 4:10 PM PST

As it has seemed for some time now, the only thing holding back the proverbial hammer from striking down the $Cum across town is the NCAA marketing and accounting divisions. Fortunately for the NCAA it may have its chance to act soon. Cheaty Petey may be on the way out. ESPn has now confirmed that Carroll spoke with Falcons owner Arthur Blank about the head coaching position. The effect of which, if he took the position, would be dramatic. If it occurs prior to signing day, do not expect all those 5 stars to stay put.

I'm sure CRN is following closely and is ready to pounce on the potential prospect of prying away top recruits from $C. He has already stolen much of pom pom's media monopoly and with his departure would certainly secure UCLA as the preeminent source for football entertainment in the second largest media market in the country. CRN has gone out of his way to step into petey's spot light; now prepare for the spot to change stage.

A turn of events that leaves south central devoid of headliner status would certainly make sanctions far easier to pursue, and most definitely leave condoms broken across the southland.

In a steadily progressing media coup by CRN, the worst thing that could happen to the latex juggernaut would be the loss of their media darling. Here's lookin at you, atlanta!

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by bruinelder on Jan 9, 2008 4:16 PM PST reply actions

I think Arthur Blanks a multi-millionaire

and has shown no trouble spending money in the past (unlike the Cincinatti Bengals or Pittsburgh Steelers) but your sentiment is appreciated.

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by bruinelder on Jan 10, 2008 4:39 PM PST up reply actions

As much as I hate those SCumbags...

You have to imagine that they would not just roll over if Cheaty Peety left town. They would go after a big name coach and this time might not have to resort to their 4th choice. I think that it will take NCAA sanctions to knock $C back into their 90's crappiness levels.

by schubert69 on Jan 9, 2008 4:26 PM PST reply actions

... or

... RN and UCLA sending them there!

by schubert69 on Jan 9, 2008 4:27 PM PST up reply actions

schubert69

Are you aware your name begins with SC? Just pointing it out! LET'S GO BRUINS!!!!

by bruinelder on Jan 9, 2008 4:27 PM PST up reply actions

Hmmm...

I never noticed that but now that you mention it I might have to change my name!

by schubert69 on Jan 9, 2008 4:38 PM PST up reply actions

Just teasing...

I see patterns in everything. Even when they're not there. Let's GO Bruins!!!!

by bruinelder on Jan 9, 2008 4:41 PM PST up reply actions

If I were a big name coach

Not sure I would want follow Pom Pom into dump. Think about the pressure that person will have to face and then there is the possibility of the hammer from the NCAA. May not be a pretty picture.

by Nestor on Jan 9, 2008 4:28 PM PST up reply actions

Great point Nestor....

I hear Saban is looking for a new school.

by bruinelder on Jan 9, 2008 4:32 PM PST up reply actions

What about

Petrino?

I hear he's looking too.

by Tydides on Jan 9, 2008 4:35 PM PST up reply actions

Tydies...

Life is about cycles. It would not surprise me in the least for Petey to wind up in the ATL and Petrino at Southern Cal.

by bruinelder on Jan 9, 2008 4:37 PM PST up reply actions

I hear Rich Rodriguez didn't like Ann Arbor

too much. Maybe the $uCsters can double his new salary and lure him to So Cal.

by OutOThsWrld on Jan 9, 2008 4:58 PM PST up reply actions

The impending sanctions

are the reason why a big name, 1st choice coach will probably think twice about attaching his career to the pitstain downtown.

by Tydides on Jan 9, 2008 4:31 PM PST up reply actions

$$$$$$$$c

For enough money, they can probably find a big name who's willing to try the limelight. And if not, John Harbaugh is available.

greg in denver

by gbruin on Jan 9, 2008 4:47 PM PST reply actions

The obvious next coach...

What about Dorrell to "clean up the program"

by lewkay on Jan 9, 2008 5:59 PM PST reply actions

Saw that one coming

a mile away. (cliche...Dorrell....get it?)

by godblesstyus95 on Jan 9, 2008 8:59 PM PST up reply actions

Look

The attempt at a joke "is what it is." I'll sleep good tonight.

by lewkay on Jan 9, 2008 9:20 PM PST up reply actions

OK, it's late on the east coast

Those two comments about old what's his name did not deserve even a grin. I must be more tired than I thought, because I'm still laughing. But I warn you. When I'm wider awake, it will take more than that to get a real LOL out of me.

by Fox 71 on Jan 9, 2008 9:28 PM PST up reply actions

Would Garrett Survive

If there were to be significant sanctions, would you think Garrett's position as AD would be in jeopardy?

by SinnerBoy 99 on Jan 10, 2008 1:09 PM PST reply actions

Not because of the sanctions

but because he was not able to disguise the infractions better.

And it still depends on how much trouble Juice Deuce gets into.

by tasser10 on Jan 10, 2008 1:19 PM PST up reply actions

Would they take away their "titles"

purloined during the Bush era if the NCAA nails them?

by waters96 on Jan 10, 2008 1:28 PM PST reply actions

It's a possibility

But I doubt it's going to happen. My prediction, he loses the Heisman and they get a slap on the wrist in terms of sanctions.

by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 10, 2008 1:38 PM PST up reply actions

I agree

Heismans will be revoked and SC will be fined and maybe sanctioned. It would be nice to see them banned from post season play for a year. That would put a dent in their recruiting efforts. I can only dream.

by bruinelder on Jan 10, 2008 1:46 PM PST up reply actions

It's hard to say

Basically, there are 3 independent bodies here: the NCAA, BCS and Heisman people.

First comes the NCAA investigation. They can rule him ineligible. If they don't for some reason, I think this would go no further. If they do, then SC loses the games he played in while he was ineligible, as determined by the NCAA. On top of that, the NCAA could (and I think would) mete out further punishment, probably at least a little probation for lack of institutional control, I would guess.

After the NCAA and whatever they do comes the two others. If Bush is cleared, then there's no reason for the Heisman to revoke it, or the BCS to revoke theirs; he was a completely eligible player in that scenario. If he is ruled ineligible, then it's up to the two bodies what to do. The NCAA would probably encourage revoking the two awards, I would guess. But the BCS may think, "Hey SC was the best team anyway even if they cheated," and let them keep it. And the same for the Heisman people. The NCAA does not control them, in any way. According to their rules, Bush should lose the Heisman, but it's a funny thing - people break those sometimes.

by jaffa on Jan 10, 2008 5:18 PM PST up reply actions