There’s no TKO yet as we keep answering questions.

Q: With the situation involving Simmons, could this potentially open a hole at linebacker for Jordan Cambell?

A: Jordan Campbell’s going to get a shot in spring practice, so he will get plenty of reps and the coaches will be able to evaluate him before any of the recruits come in the fall. So I don’t think it’s connected.

Q: This greyshirting thing is really interesting to me–I won’t repeat everything, but you said that a team can pick anyone they want to greyshirt–but that the player must agree. Then you added that a cynical option–in case the players don’t agree–would be to tell them they didn’t meet the requirements of enough proper classes, or have high enough test scores–I’m sure you are right and that this kind of stuff goes on–and I hope I paraphrased you accurately–please correct me if I didn’t–but if the kids forced to greyshirt in this manner could prove they had the same-or better-test scores and class requirements that their buddies had who were accepted, then wouldn’t this throw open the door to huge lawsuits? There haven’t been any lawsuits that I know of in this area, and I am sure the schools do their best to avoid them–but it seems as tho there should be some, at least. What am I missing here? Sincere thanx again!

A: College admissions is subjective for all students and athletes. One escape clause is the policy of “special admits” that every schools has. These are athletes that have poorer grades and/or test scores, but still get into a school. USC has a committee that reviews athletes for admission that is not composed of any athletic dept. personnel. If the committee rejects an athlete, virtually any reason could be used. I suppose the athlete could sue, but is waiting a semester to enroll worth a lawsuit that would probably prohibit you from playing at the school you wanted to go to in the first place?

Q: Would the NCAA allow a school to pay for bail and court fees of a recruit and/or student-athlete?

A: No.