According to The State, the NCAA has expanded their investigation to include the living arrangements of some of their football players. Sources told investigators that not only did the NCAA interview Saunders this week regarding his staying at a local hotel, but they also questioned offensive tackle Jarriel King and defensive tackle Travian Robertson.
The players have allegedly been living in the hotel for months, and all three have rooms in their names.
Staying in the hotel would not constitute a violation. However, if they received a rate not offered to the public, that would be considered an illegal benefit by the NCAA.
According to the hotel website, nightly rates range from $93 to $154 for a two-bedroom suite. A hotel employee said extended-stay rates are available, including a $57-a-night rate for one- or two-bedroom reservations of three months or longer.
The $57 rate would equate to a monthly bill of about $1,710, or $855 if split between two people.
Division I-A scholarship athletes who live off campus receive a housing allowance at a rate determined by their school. USC's off-campus stipend is approximately $500 a month, media relations director Steve Fink said.
How are the players making up the difference between their monthly stipend and the cut-rate monthly cost of the room.
Where's the extra money coming from?
The NCAA is attempting to find the answer to that very question.
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