UPDATED: We may have a situation with Henderson

by Paragon SC on Feb 3, 2010 8:16 PM PST in USC Football Comment 62 comments

BREAKING NEWS: Top recruit Seantrel Henderson will not sign #USC LOI because of specter NCAA probation. Details in a few

Interesting development...

Comments

I thought SPECTRE was the shadowy organization that James Bond fought in the 60s, not the NCAA… hang on a minute!

by DC Trojan on Feb 3, 2010 8:19 PM PST reply actions

What?!?!

by Julio Nievas on Feb 3, 2010 8:25 PM PST reply actions

This doesn't make sense

I mean, he’s just NOW taking this into consideration?

--Dave
Addicted to Quack, SBN's Oregon Ducks blog

by David Piper on Feb 3, 2010 8:28 PM PST reply actions

In the Fan Post w/ the article about Henderson

It mentioned he “has yet to qualify academically” – does anyone have any info on if this could hamper him from actually playing for SC?

by FightOn09 on Feb 3, 2010 8:30 PM PST reply actions

saw that too...not sure what that means

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by Paragon SC on Feb 3, 2010 8:32 PM PST up reply actions

I was under the impression he had already sent in his LOI

Kiffin’s comments seemed to insinuate that the paperwork was being processed

by RabbitSC on Feb 3, 2010 8:30 PM PST reply actions

Admissions will take care of that

I had thought he was sending his LOI late this afternoon.

by Joe Trojan on Feb 3, 2010 8:34 PM PST reply actions

It has already been discussed when Kiffin did his in-home

Here’s a link for further detail

by Julio Nievas on Feb 3, 2010 8:41 PM PST reply actions

This doesn't really make that much sense

Why did he commit today then? Is he going to sign with someone else? Wait until after the hearing? Odd, but oh well.

by ilium55 on Feb 3, 2010 8:41 PM PST reply actions

Someone had to have put thoughts on SH’s parent’s head. I mean, this guy wants to be a Trojan

by Julio Nievas on Feb 3, 2010 8:45 PM PST up reply actions

But does his dad want him to be...looks dad is making the moves here...

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by Paragon SC on Feb 3, 2010 8:46 PM PST up reply actions

Seriously

I mean, in that NYT article, he called OSU’s home visit “boring”….how could he want to play for a staff that bores him?

by FightOn09 on Feb 3, 2010 8:47 PM PST up reply actions

We always have great luck with active fathers

If thats the case here we might be better off without

by ilium55 on Feb 3, 2010 8:52 PM PST up reply actions

True enough.

by DC Trojan on Feb 3, 2010 8:59 PM PST up reply actions

probably just wanted the attention...

odd are he still signs with you guys.

by King J77 on Feb 3, 2010 10:21 PM PST up reply actions

Wow since this coming from NY who knows

by so.cal.native1952 on Feb 3, 2010 8:48 PM PST reply actions

If wants to wait let him wait...

we’ll know soon enough…surprised that this came up now though.

I mean it is not like it wasn’t out there…

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by Paragon SC on Feb 3, 2010 8:49 PM PST reply actions

He’s been hounded by coaches, media, etc. for months and finally wanted to get this over with. I’m telling you, his parent’s got in his head. For good reason I guess… But Sean explained in an interview with USC guys that he believed USC will probably be fine.

IT’S BEEN A 4-YEAR INVESTIGATION FOR CRYING OUT LOUD

by Julio Nievas on Feb 3, 2010 8:52 PM PST reply actions

Alright I am for the night....

I will catch up in the AM

Thanks everyone!

Conquest Chronicles

by Paragon SC on Feb 3, 2010 8:52 PM PST reply actions

Well what I don't get is that if they are going to sanction how long could it be 1-2 years.

People are just putting thoughts in there heads most likely OSU recruiters I can’t believe the Ncaa would let USC recruit and sign guys. That would be the most unprofessional move i have ever seen.

by so.cal.native1952 on Feb 3, 2010 9:07 PM PST reply actions

Possible scenario

Sean: OK, Seantrel, lets finally fax this sucker to USC
(ring ring ring)

Hello?

OSU guy: Hey Mr. Henderson, it’s OSU guy, anyway, I want to remind you that USC is facing possible sanctions that can possibly hurt USC in the future, it may cancel their bowl game and other stuff.

Sean: Well, it has been a 5-year investigation OSU guy. I don’t think USC would get hammered.

OSU guy: Well Mr. Henderson, as we did love you and care for you and offered all luxuries OSU has to offer your son, would it be a problem if we politely ask you if your son would sign the LOI after the investigation? I mean, the NCAA will or may not “lay the hammer” on USC on Feb. 19-21. You can send your LOI before April 1 after all…

Sean: Hm… You got me there OSU guy.

SEANTREL! HURRY, TURN OFF THE FAX MACHINE!!!

by Julio Nievas on Feb 3, 2010 9:15 PM PST up reply actions

Totally disreard this

by Julio Nievas on Feb 3, 2010 9:49 PM PST up reply actions

Hey So cal!

Guys from buckeyebattlecry really think we’re serious about this!
LOL

by Julio Nievas on Feb 3, 2010 11:46 PM PST up reply actions

you got to be kidding me wow lets make up some more roomers

by so.cal.native1952 on Feb 4, 2010 9:51 AM PST up reply actions

NY TImes article

It’s really odd … the NY Times article posted earlier had an in depth look into Henderson’s recruiting process, and the article specifically mentioned that they had talked with Kiffin about sanctions had been reassured.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/04/sports/football/04recruit.html?hpw

by ValisJason on Feb 3, 2010 9:32 PM PST reply actions

Especially since they mentioned that...

Tressel was boring, would you want to play for someone who was “boring?”

by gonz72 on Feb 3, 2010 9:37 PM PST up reply actions

SH will sign… I bet he got a lot of calls from everyone informing them again about the possible sanctions… But again, nothing will get resolved till 4-6 weeks AFTER Feb. 19-21

by Julio Nievas on Feb 3, 2010 9:50 PM PST up reply actions

Sanctions would be retroactive

Worst case scenario would mean losing a handful of scholies for two years. The kid got cold feet, it’s no bit deal to wait a few weeks so he can be sure of his decision.

STILL LOCO AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!
NOW CELEBRATING THE DAWN OF THE AGE OF AUGUSTUS

M·AGRIPPA·L·F·COS·TERTIVM·FECIT

by M. AGRIPPA on Feb 3, 2010 9:54 PM PST reply actions

OT:

but what’s with the Roman kick? And why Agrippa?

by impaulv on Feb 3, 2010 10:53 PM PST up reply actions

Why not?

It’s a toga party!
The metaphor: Caesar was betrayed and no longer with us, young Octavian is our new leader. As a military man, you know Marcus Agrippa beat the crap out of Antony and Cleopatra at Actium. Neuheisel is at least as pretty as Cleo, no?

STILL LOCO AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!
NOW CELEBRATING THE DAWN OF THE AGE OF AUGUSTUS

M·AGRIPPA·L·F·COS·TERTIVM·FECIT

by M. AGRIPPA on Feb 3, 2010 11:08 PM PST up reply actions

ah, I gotcha

by impaulv on Feb 4, 2010 3:30 PM PST up reply actions

also... possible loss of scholarships might be why usc kept such a small class this year... take your hit now.

Basketball team did that a few years back when they knew academic violations were coming

At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.

by TrojanCBB on Feb 3, 2010 11:35 PM PST up reply actions

That would be atypically smart / forward looking. Fingers crossed.

by DC Trojan on Feb 4, 2010 9:02 AM PST up reply actions

This just in (rumors)

SH and parents told Kiffin in the past hour (I believe), that they are going to wait. To protect themselves. They wont be shopping around.

by Julio Nievas on Feb 3, 2010 10:04 PM PST reply actions

It’s fair. Transferring is enough of a hassle, I’d rather they be sure.

by DC Trojan on Feb 4, 2010 9:02 AM PST up reply actions

He'll still sign. In other news:

We are #5 in Scout rankings, fucla slips to #8

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=14&yr=2010

by RabbitSC on Feb 3, 2010 10:13 PM PST reply actions

~~Scout rankings~~

by Julio Nievas on Feb 3, 2010 10:31 PM PST up reply actions

The Henderson's are getting way to much info some people are real jerks, but I am not.

Whatever you do young man go with God

by so.cal.native1952 on Feb 3, 2010 10:18 PM PST reply actions

My guess

He will sign tomorrow

by Julio Nievas on Feb 3, 2010 10:32 PM PST reply actions

Looking Forward to more of this

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Army-practice-OL-vs-DL-West-58953;ylt=AoNRaT16tWm1gduQpy.CKkh7qB4

by King J77 on Feb 3, 2010 11:15 PM PST up reply actions

I guess you didn’t read the reports…

by Julio Nievas on Feb 3, 2010 11:47 PM PST up reply actions

I didn't read them

Care to enlighten me?

by FightOn09 on Feb 4, 2010 12:03 AM PST up reply actions

SH got torched on the first day of practice..

Day 2 was a different story. He came back to torch Owa, Powell, and Reggie Wilson

by Julio Nievas on Feb 4, 2010 12:14 AM PST up reply actions

There you go again Snowman

You and those pesky facts! Hahaha!

STILL LOCO AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!
NOW CELEBRATING THE DAWN OF THE AGE OF AUGUSTUS

M·AGRIPPA·L·F·COS·TERTIVM·FECIT

by M. AGRIPPA on Feb 4, 2010 10:54 AM PST up reply actions

By the way

Can’t wait to see our guys tear your secondary apart. And if you’re going to give me the whole “err well we have the DL to take your stupid QB apart”, the answer is no, you don’t. Look at our OL class last year and before.

by Julio Nievas on Feb 3, 2010 11:53 PM PST up reply actions

Honestly...

At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.

by TrojanCBB on Feb 3, 2010 11:21 PM PST reply actions

If he signs he signs, if he doesn't he doesn't. While O-line is great and all, not that big a deal... unless he goes to Florida... I hate Florida

At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.

by TrojanCBB on Feb 3, 2010 11:25 PM PST up reply actions

No way CBB

We need OL on the double.

by Julio Nievas on Feb 4, 2010 12:15 AM PST up reply actions

i guess, but this isn't like losing barkley last year or something. i mean, USC will get by without Sean and Seantrel...

On a side note, when my son has his SBN screenname in a few years t will be TrojantrelTBB

At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.

by TrojanCBB on Feb 4, 2010 9:04 AM PST up reply actions

It doesn’t make sense, the had to know about possible sanctions and then to go on TV and make your “big” announcement and then have second thoughts?
Agree with you on both accounts TrojanCBB

by gnossos on Feb 3, 2010 11:26 PM PST reply actions

You know, I just went on espn and si and there is nothing regarding this at all, maybe they all went to bed before this broke.

by gnossos on Feb 3, 2010 11:32 PM PST reply actions

Feldman and Mandel

had it all over their twitter

by Einhander on Feb 3, 2010 11:48 PM PST up reply actions

ALL THIS HUBRIS AND CELEBRITY...AT 18 GIVE ME A BREAK!

I understand his father wants the best for his son, was he not lucid during his conservations with the SC staff…or is this in fact an attempt by some other school to otherwise grab a recruit who wasn’t sure where he wanted to go in the first place?

Or is this the selfish ambition of the FATHER to get as much notoriety for he and his son as they can garner and leave SC dangling in the wind…either way, should Seantrel sign with the Trojans the School needs to put a muzzle on his Dad!

by alfa1 on Feb 4, 2010 9:48 AM PST reply actions