Is the NCAA Finally Getting it Right

        Over the years we've heard countless stories of players receiving improper benefits from agents, boosters, even random scientists from Idaho.  Money flys in from every direction, there's no shortage.  But, all the NCAA does to reap "justice" is punish the program and the players the perp left behind, crippling them for years to come.  Whether that be my Huskies in the early 90's or USC just this past year, this practice has proven useless.  Now, I do agree the program is responsible for the oversight of its individual players to a degree.  But, it's the individual player who ultimately makes the decisions.  And why would he think twice about accepting gifts, when he knows he can walk away free, be drafted, and go swimming in his money bin.
        Finally though, the NCAA is working on a brilliant solution.  The NCAA is working with the NFL, NFLPA, & the American Football Coaches Association to look at penalties, for players who lost their college eligibility due to NCAA sanctions, imposed during their rookie seasons.  The possible penalties include hefty fines and lengthy suspensions.  This makes complete sense.  What player is going to bend over dollars to pick up pennies.  If the NCAA pursues this route, let's hope they execute quickly.  We all know progressive changes in the NCAA move at a similar pace to human evolution.