There are many sports prognosticators that nonchalantly say that USC will return after some massive NCAA sanctions. 

I would argue that USC is in such a mess right now that it is a question of not "when" USC will get back up, but "if." 

Many may laugh at that notion, but trust me, this comes from an alum from the University of Alabama. While I was earning my degree, from 2003-2008, I witnessed how brutal NCAA sanctions can be. 

USC will have to overcome many obstacles before they can even think about challenging for a championship.

First things first, recruiting. Duh, they will lose 30 scholarships over three years.  Alabama lost 21 over three years. Now if it took Alabama nearly a decade t...

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