USC is better-positioned than anyone for whatever comes of the House settlement

It's a topic that most will be happy to see have some finality to it. USC and everyone else in college sports wait to see what the final verdict will be from the House vs. NCAA lawsuit; the magnitude of change that many have been rallying against appears to be well on its way.

Regardless of what happens, coach Lincoln Riley has his program ready to be able to adapt to anything new that emerges, better than most other staffs in the country. Two of the bigger aspects that are being discussed right now are revenue sharing and roster caps.

In terms of money, it's known what the power of the USC alumni base is. Even with this being an advantage compared to other schools, that hasn't been the backbone of the latest recruiting successes anyway.

As Ja'Kobi Lane said on social media not too long ago, the goal of today's college athlete is to earn the chance to make 'the real money' at the NFL level. Attending college, playing on a team, and earning an education are about getting better in all facets of life and improving, on and off the field.

Naturally, there will be those who chase the immediate dollar signs. That's true among people of all ages from all walks of life. The fit within a locker room and among teammates ultimately has to matter, either way.

How this plays in USC's favor

And this is where coach Riley will have a sizable advantage. If, on the off chance, nothing changes, then it's just business as usual. If, on the other hand, the extreme takes place and coach Nick Saban's committee fails to rein in the current Wild West landscape after being infused with revenue sharing, not too much would change then either.

Coach Riley and the staff are looking to attract athletes to campus who want to compete and wear the Cardinal and Gold with pride. Roster limitations and the ability to now directly pay student-athletes will not change the current recruiting approach or angle.

Current high schoolers like Esun Tafa and Brandon Lockhart are showing what this USC program will look like. The emphasis on bringing people in for the right reasons is what will allow the Trojans to truly compete on a national level soon enough, regardless of what comes from the ongoing court proceedings.