LOS ANGELES — Southern California has released top recruit Seantrel Henderson from his national letter of intent.
Coach Lane Kiffin made the announcement Tuesday. The 330-pound offensive tackle from St. Paul, Minn., was one of the coveted members of USC’s recruiting class.
The NCAA recently banned USC from bowl games for two years and imposed severe scholarship restrictions following an investigation surrounding Heisman Trophy-winning tailback Reggie Bush. USC has appealed, arguing the sanctions are too severe and “inconsistent with precedent.”
Kiffin says Henderson will have no penalties and no restrictions.
USC DE Jackson to transfer
Southern California junior defensive end Malik Jackson will transfer to Tennessee and be eligible to play for the Volunteers during the 2010 season.
Trojans coach Lane Kiffin said in a statement Tuesday that Jackson was seeking more playing time. Kiffin also said the USC staff wished him the best of luck.
The NCAA is allowing Southern California juniors and seniors to transfer without sitting out a season in the wake of sanctions issued against the Trojans. Jackson, a 6-foot-5, 245-pound native of Van Nuys, Calif., has two years of eligibility left.
Jackson is expected to start summer classes this week at the school that Kiffin bolted from in January after one season as head coach. His departure was first reported by ESPN.
He appeared in all 13 of USC’s games last season, recording 18 tackles and 3.5 sacks.
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