LSU insisting the NCAA be present at every meeting is the issue. That and lack of institutional control over media leaks.
Smart cleared to play: http://bleacherreport.com/post/lsu-basketball/39505cba-3fde-4f51-90d3-0455e1ff4f17
Great news on Smart! Everyone's favorite journalist Glenn Guilbeau on Twitter earlier: "Page 3 of (Will Wade's) contract says his duties include,"Cooperating fully in any investigation conducted or authorized by LSU, SEC or NCAA at any time of possible NCAA or SEC violations." If he's correct, then I would say Wade is in breach of contract and LSU is correct to suspend him.
So riddle me this. If Smart is clear and Wade is suspended because of a conversation about Smart wouldn't one clear the other?
Definitely foolish to invite the NCAA in before you know what the coach is going to say. Did I say foolish? I meant stupid.