Washington, DC - Congress concluded its investigation today into NCAA Bowl Subdivision scholarship practices. Online media has criticized the practice of "oversigning" since it became common practice in the SEC for Nick Saban led schools. Congress specifically targeted RUTS coaches as Stubucksman, cjohnchavis and UTVOL54 where all subpoenaed for their testimony.LSU coach cjohnchavis was the main focus of the questioning. LSU recently signed 16 players over the RUTS scholarship limits of 70. LSU has typical signed the season limit of 25 players even with graduating classes of 9 and 8 in the past 3 seasons. "We are competing within the rules, and we are going as far as we can within the set of rules that we have been given. The NCAA is free to change the rules, but until they do so, we will take advantage of every avenue that we can within those guidelines." said coach cjohnchavis.
Buckeyes coach UTVOL54 caught attention by "dressing down" in a sweater and mocking the congress member's questions. At one point, coach UTVOL54 stated "What has two thumbs and always pulls in 5-Stars? This guy."
Former Representative and football star Steve Largent urged the NCAA to address the practice in its next rules meeting. However, it is unclear if the issue has even been placed on the agenda.
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