Letters to Sports: UCLA-USC rivalry smack talk goes both ways

Ryan Kartje's praise for USC's cooperation with the NCAA resembles commending a criminal for pleading guilty, rather than addressing the systemic issues at play.

While cooperation with the NCAA can be strategic, the organization's punitive actions against USC, including questionable evidence and scapegoating, showcase inherent injustices.

USC's case illustrates the inconsistencies in NCAA investigations, where programs that comply seemingly receive leniency, while USC faced disproportionate sanctions for what were deemed minor infractions.

The NCAA's treatment of USC demonstrates a troubling precedent where their decisions seem based on personal biases, rather than adherence to fair legal processes.

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