Buckeye Bull: How The NCAA Is Cheating Everyone Except Ohio State and Themselves

Hey would you look at that!—More sanctions are being handed down from the NCAA for five Ohio State Buckeyes, including star quarterback Terrelle Pryor.

But during a college football season that was mired by scandal, is it really that surprising to see another school feel the "wrath" of the NCAA?

Terrelle Pryor, running back Daniel Herron, wide receiver DeVier Posey, and tackles Mike Adams and Solomon Thomas must sit out the first five games of next year and pay retributions to charity for selling their conference championship rings.

But wait!—These five players were just reprimanded for the same actions University of Georgia star receiver A.J. Green was reprimanded for earlier this season.

Didn't A.J. Green have to sit out the first four games of the season?

He was not allowed to skip a game and then serve his suspension due to its importance.

Ohio State still has its BCS Sugar bowl game to play against Arkansas on January 4th, and—wouldn't you believe it?—the same five players who were sanctioned for selling their own memorabilia for money are still eligible to play!

The supposed "justification" for this ruling from the NCAA is comical.

These players are eligible for the Sugar Bowl because they did not receive the adequate rules education while the incidents took place.

They did not receive the adequate rules education? Are you kidding? Anybody who even watches college athletics knows players are not supposed to be paid for anything they do on the field—it's college!

The NCAA will not suspend these five Buckeyes for the Sugar Bowl for the simple fact they will lose money.

It all comes down to money.

The Ohio State Buckeyes were referred to as "selfish" for their actions.

Sure, they're selfish. They broke the rules knowing the possible actions that could be taken against them for a profit—even thought the NCAA thought they didn't. That is selfish. But the fact that the NCAA uses these college players for their own personal ticket to television time and sponsorship to generate millions of dollars leaves the Buckeye selfishness in the dust.

This "punishment" from the NCAA, along with the inconsistent actions against Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton have shown the greed and a complete lack of character on the part of the NCAA.

As hard as they try, no matter what their "reasoning" is, money will always be the No. 1 priority for the NCAA.

Never mind the fact A.J. Green missed the first four games of the season. He wasn't in a BCS Bowl. Therefore, he wasn't going to draw nearly the same revenue as these Ohio State Buckeyes.

Although these five Buckeye players, including national superstar Terrelle Pryor, violated the rules the NCAA established, they are still eligible to play! Seriously?

Let me know when I can take this seriously.

The NCAA, or the National Corruption Athletic Agency, is the most pathetic and fraudulent organization I've ever seen. Money makes the world go round, and the NCAA is the organization who established this rule.

If Ohio State beats Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl, it will look as tainted as Cam Newton's Heisman Trophy. But that's okay with the NCAA, as long as they put those butts in the seats and money in their pockets.