It's not Reggie's fault! Yeah right.

The dynamic PTI duo, on Monday, let Reggie Bush off the hook of any wrongdoing in the whole house situation. Wilbon led the charge saying that if Bush didn't know about it, and it was between his parents and the agent, he shouldn't be punished. However, improper benefits are improper benefits. The rule may be stupid, but it's the rule.

Big-time college athletes, for the most part, are taken care of during their stay on college campuses. Sure, they could be a little better off, but that's a whole different subject for a different day. Parents and families, they are left in the same place these athletes came from, for better or worse. What is the first thing a lot of pro athletes do? They take care of their families by buying houses and cars. Obviously, they take care of themselves too. So, if you can make things better for your parents earlier, why not do that? The athletes have those desires. It's against the rules though. Reggie Bush's parents, if they were involved in shady dealings, aren't getting something for nothing. They are receiving benefits in anticipation of directing Reggie Bush in a certain fashion when he becomes a professional.

Houses, cars, tractors (remember Blue Chips?), money, etc., parents need to know not to accept these sorts of things. I think, if rumors are true, taking the Heisman from Bush and awarding it to Vince Young would set a good precedent and make parents think twice next time ... at least you'd hope they'd think twice. Wait a year for your big house that you kid is getting for you! It's just too bad USC didn't win the Rose Bowl, it would have been nice to see the National Championship revoked!