National Signing Day 2010: USC's Seantrel Henderson Not Delivered Yet

Amidst the celebration of a very promising prep recruiting class delivered by new USC head coach Lane Kiffin, there remains the spectre of possible sanctions that may be coming the Trojans way via the NCAA infractions committee.

These possible sanctions, tied to whatever is found regarding the Reggie Bush investigation, continue to cast a pall over the Trojan football program and now it appears that it may eventually cost USC its arguably most coveted recruit.

Seantrel Henderson, the mammoth offensive lineman from Minnesota, who made his decision for the Trojans late yesterday afternoon, has not signed his letter of intent and doesn't plan to until later this month.

According to his father, Sean, Henderson will wait until USC appears before the NCAA investigation committee to see what, if any, sanctions are coming the Trojans way.

According to an article in Sports Illustrated, Henderson wants to make sure that USC doesn't receive excessive penalties, which may limit Henderson's full potential while at the school.

Seantrel Henderson didn't address the issue himself, preferring to let his father do the talking on this subject.

What Henderson did address was the comfort he found at USC while on his recruiting trip and the quality of the recruiting class the Trojans had acquired.

Saying that he expected the Trojans and Florida to vie for the national championship the next three years, Henderson had only good things to say about USC and his future with the Trojans.

Of course, if USC does receive severe sanctions from the NCAA, Henderson's future will be elsewhere.

So, the final determination as to the quality of this years recruiting class for USC remains to be seen.

Despite the fluid nature of Seantrel Hendersons signed letter of intent, USC's recruiting class was more than could be reasonably expected given the timing and departure of Pete Carroll.

Hats off to Lane Kiffin and his staff for bringing in an amazing class under difficult circumstances.

This is a quality class, especially in the skilled positions such as tight end and wide receiver.

Quarterback Matt Barkley should shine for years to come with this incredibly talented group.

That is if the Trojans can provide offensive line protection that will give him time to find and throw to his receivers.

All that is left now is to find those offensive linemen.

And the Trojans hope that search starts with the signing of Seantrel Henderson.