players are already decommitting
this scandal happened before last signing period. sure they lost some recruits when joe paterno was fired. that was obviously going to happen. that happens anytime a coach, especially a legend, is replaced.
rivals has them currently ranked #16. (I'm not a big believer in recruiting rankings but it gives us an idea). their facilities will still be some of the best in the country. their amenities will also be some of the best.they play in front of 110k fans.
USC got a 2 year bowl ban and lost scholarships. they are still a top 5 team.
BTW I said transfer. nothing about recruits. They might have a couple who choose to transfer because of this but I don't think it will cripple them.
I was referring more to "This won't cripple them"
they had a 4* decommit this morning.....I believe their 4* qb commit said yesterday that playing in a bowl is important to him.....wouldn't be surprised if he decommitted too.