"A$$ Backwards"

The Story(ESPN):  Terrelle Pryor and four teammates were suspended Thursday by the NCAA for the first five games of next season for selling championship rings, jerseys and awards. They also received improper benefits -- from up to two years ago -- from the tattoo parlor and its owner.

Along with Pryor, leading rusher Dan Herron, No. 2 wide receiver DeVier Posey, All-Big Ten offensive tackle Mike Adams and backup defensive end Solomon Thomas must sit out the five games.

Pryor must repay $2,500 for selling his 2008 Big Ten championship ring, a 2009 Fiesta Bowl sportsmanship award and his 2008 Gold Pants.  Herron must repay $1,150 for selling his football jersey, pants and shoes for $1,000 and receiving discounted services worth $150. Posey must repay $1,250 for selling his 2008 Big Ten championship ring for $1,200 and receiving discounted services worth $50.  Adams must repay $1,000 for selling his 2008 Big Ten championship ring. Thomas must repay $1,505 for selling his 2008 Big Ten championship ring for $1,000, his 2008 Gold Pants for $350 and receiving discounted services worth $155.


The Analysis:  5 games, how about sitting out the upcoming bowl game.  The NCAA has set a huge double standard.  Dez Bryant (former Ok State WR) who plays for the Cowboys gets suspended an entire season for misleading the NCAA however he did not take any money.  Nor did he sell items to earn a profit.  Nor are we aware of him receiving improper benefits while in school.  Pryor is not even going to be around next year to sit out those games.

If I was Dez Bryant, Reggie Bush, and the entire UNC Tarheel Defense, I'd be SMDH too...