[theboys]

Hey, BasketballRef, I agree with you, the system is screwed up. I think the NCAA would like to fix it, but the problem is, how do you fix it without adding more regulation?

Using the job issue as an example, how would the NCAA make it possible for an athlete to hold a part-time job, but not set itself up for further booster abuse? Do you put a cap on the earnings? Do you control what kinds of jobs an athlete can apply for? Do you only allow on-campus jobs? If so, what about the non-scholarship students who need such jobs to stay in school? Do you set up a priority system?

I also agree with you that punishing Rick Majerus is ridiculous. Unfortunately, if the NCAA doesn't do something, there's a low-life coach or booster at Dirtbag U. that's going to treat a player to a steak dinner because he made a 'D' on a quiz. And, if that's okay, how about giving a player a night out on the town because his girlfriend ditched him? I mean, it just spirals out of control.

The sad thing is, the real culprit behind the broken system is not the NCAA. Its the unethical people who will use any means they can to gain an edge.