McKnight Under Investigation
USC tailback Joe McKnight is under investigation by the NCAA for a possible improper use of a vehicle violation. According to the L.A. Times, McKnight has been driving a 2006 Land Rover for the past few weeks which has raised a few heads. Records indicate that the SUV is registered to Santa Monica businessman Scott Schenter.
The NCAA has strict rules concerning student-athletes and gift/extra benefits, and it has no reservation with deeming an athlete ineligible if it is shown that these rules have been broken. If it is found that Schenter has given the Land Rover to McKnight, expect his USC days to come to an end.
This could potentially be crushing news for the Trojans if it’s discovered that a rules violation occurred. McKnight is USC’s leading rusher with 1,014 yards and he has hinted at returning for his senior season. Expect more news to be released within the next few days as USC plays Boston College on December 26th. in the Emerald Bowl.
