Last week USF was anxiously awaiting the status of four freshmen as determined by the NCAA Clearinghouse. One player, blue chip recruit Ryne Giddens from Armwood High School had been cleared by USF’s academic committee contingent upon Clearinghouse approval. The defensive end eventually received it. It had to do with the seven online courses Giddins took as grade replacements to graduate from Armwood. Seven online courses in high school? Who knew?