It's a three ring circus in the National office in Indianapolis, with President Emmert the ringmaster! Drops the hammer on coaches who should be held responsiable for there actions, yet fires everyone underneath him when the NCAA can't control themselves. Takes the camera and the mic when he has something to deliver, but goes "conference call" behind the scenes when another embarrassment hits the NCAA fan. What a Doog! He is the laughing stock on all the talk radio talk shows today. Most are saying he should do the right thing and resign. Most are saying he is very hypocritical in his actions. Did I already say "what a Doog?"

With Emmert and the NCAA's credibility basically shot at this point I've got to think that any punishment dealt to us will be subject to intense legal scrutiny.  I don't think the timing of these improprieties within the NCAA could have come at a better time! 

1. I think the current problems at the NCAA could be reflected in the UO situation if it is determined that Lyles was paid for his testimony. There is NOTHING to indicate this happened.
2. The ambiguous and changing rules of the NCAA during the time of violations by Oregon are a mitigating factor in Oregon's favor.
3. The NCAA recent proposal about changes in recruiting rules moving AWAY from the ambguity of the previous rules AND establishing recruiting guidelines that reflect what UO did is probably the most positive sign that the NCAA looks at UO and recruiting differently than UO rival fans do.

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With Emmert and the NCAA's credibility basically shot at this point I've got to think that any punishment dealt to us will be subject to intense legal scrutiny.  I don't think the timing of these improprieties within the NCAA could have come at a better time! <img border="0" alt="wink" src="media.scout.com/media/forums/e....gif"/>

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What the ncaa has done is "lack of institutional control"

Who knows how long this stuff has been going on? UO AD and lawyers could be at-the-ready with a stronger case now couldn't they? Emmert should step down and head back to UW to find a safe haven of love.