dig on this... Clowney, and his insurance policy...

[TUSK]

http://www.tigerdroppings.com/news/63871/45685634/Clowney-Has-5M-Insurance-Policy-On-Himself.aspx

I think it should be allowed, personally... but why wouldn't this be considered an "impermissible benefit"?

[Political Hack]

I'm pretty sure we should sue the NCAA for violation of their own policies.

[Dawg61]

Because he's getting zero benefit while attending USC. All that will happen here is that Clowney will be out $50,000 the day after he gets drafted. He is a freak. Top 3 pick no doubt and he's looked like the #1 pick the last two games. Russell needs to sit next week for his own safety.

[hacker]

Don't almost all first rounders have something similar? I think even Gabe Jackson has an insurance policy.

[CooterDavenport]

That's very common, and Jackson does have something similar.

[Political Hack]

even Peyton had one. been around forever... but that's still an impermissible benefit by the NCAA's own rules.

[engie]

Clowney at only half of Bridgewater's coverage? Must've used cheap "other" insurance company**

[Dawgface]

Because he's getting zero benefit while attending USC. All that will happen here is that Clowney will be out $50,000 the day after he gets drafted.

The policy cost Clowney around $50,000.00, and was paid through an NCAA-sponsored program in which the bank pays the insurance company, and Clowney pays the bank back once he has been paid by an NFL team."

I don't see how this is not a benefit. He gets to buy a policy that he is the beneficiary of in case he is injured and is out an NFL career. Something that he could not buy otherwise. I know this has been around forever, but seems like a rulebender to me. I don't have a problem with it, but seems like the NCAA should open up some other rules too. Like some kind of an expense allowance. But that's another debate.