But the man who's right in the middle of the storm, USC coach Pete Carroll, said he can only do so much and that it's an ever evolving process trying to prevent his players from committing NCAA violations - especially when it comes to contact with agents.
"In general, coaches have a tremendous responsibility to do the best job we can possible do to inform and make our people aware – not just the players, it's the extended family as we know and everybody associated, our own boosters need to know - the rules and about compliance,� Carroll said.
Carroll, who is barred by school officials from officially commenting on the ongoing investigation by the school as to whether Bush and his family accepted over $100,000 in illegal benefits, said the real problem lies in the agents, and especially their runners, who recruit potential clients with gifts and money before their eligibility runs out. Agents are allowed to talk to prospective clients at any time, even as early as high school, but can not exchange money or sign players to a contract.
Carroll said he's been working with Gene Upshaw, the NFLPA president, to figure out a better way to govern the agents and their runners and prevent them from interfering prematurely in athletes lives. We could see new rules in the near future barring agents from having any contact with players until they have exhausted their eligibility.