It was an Ohio State victory as the boys defeated the Razorbacks 31-26 in the Sugar Bowl Tuesday night. The Buckeyes didn’t allow the much talked about improper tattoo and cash benefits received by five of Ohio State’s top players, including star QB Terrelle Pryor, ruin their shining moment.
After the game Pryor apologized to the Buckeye faithful for the incident after accepting the 2011 Sugar Bowl’s Most Outstanding Player Award. Pryor finished the game with 221 passing yards and two touchdowns. Arkansas QB Ryan Mallett held his own with 277 passing yards and two touchdowns. The costly interception within the last minute was his only blemish. Surprisingly, the five Buckeye players investigated proved to be quite valuable. Daniel Herron rushed for a TD and had 87 yards rushing. Devier Posey added his own touchdown catch and a total of 70 receiving yards. Mike Adams started and anchored the offensive line at the Tackle position. And Solomon Thomas sealed the deal with the ending interception.Umm… makes me wonder what would have happened if the NCAA decided not to allow the fab five to play. Each player is already suspended for the first five games of the 2011 season, but each player has the option of leaving for the NFL. What to do?… What to do!
This isn’t the first situation the NCAA has had with players selling signed jerseys or personal items for a profit. Georgia’s star receiver A.J. Green was suspended four games this season for selling his jersey, but Heisman winner Cam Newton of Auburn was able to walk away with just a warning after his father supposedly tried to sell him to Mississippi State.
The NCAA needs to set some kind of standard where players and those close to them are held accountable for their actions. Prime example, the whole USC and Reggie Bush saga! The NCAA needs to be more consistent with their sanctions because these rulings aren’t cutting it with the public. Remember people its all about maintaining an “image” in the sports.
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