Memo to USC football players, if you are wasted in front of a bar and the TMZ cameras approach you it is probably a good idea not to say anything. Marc Tyler is learning this lesson the hard way. TMZ caught Tyler in front of Voyeur over the weekend sh*t faced and asked him a few questions.
When asked why there are so many RBs at USC Tyler responded with this gem,
“Because it’s RBU, that’s how we get down. We all win our Heismans, we all gonna ball and we all get in Kim Kardashian.”
To see the entire footage click here.
Here are coach Kiffin’s thoughts on the video:
“I was very disappointed when I learned of Marc Tyler’s inappropriate comments that were captured by the media last week. That is not the way that we expect our players to represent USC and our team.
“I have consulted with athletic director Pat Haden and I am suspending Marc for our upcoming season opener and potentially further, and in the meantime I am also suspending him from all team activities.
“Although Marc may find this punishment severe, it is imperative we continue to have a high standard for player behavior. Marc needs to work hard to show us that he can meet the standards of being a USC football player.”
This is what Pat Haden had to say regarding the incident:
“We have very high expectations for all of our student-athletes at USC. While the vast majority of our student-athletes act appropriately, Marc did not and stepped way out of line. He did not represent himself, his university or his team the way we expect. Marc has a lot to do to prove he belongs on our team. We hope Marc learns from this and comes back a changed and better person.”
And here is Marc Tyler’s apology:
“I want to apologize for embarrassing USC, my teammates and coaches. I am disappointed that I let down all the people who have supported me as I have been working through some personal issues. After meeting today with Mr. Haden and Coach Kiffin, I realize how my behavior and my statements, even though I was joking, can reflect poorly on so many people. As a veteran player, I should know that my job is to be an example for the younger guys. I accept my punishment and I regret that I will miss the opening game of my senior year. I am committed to doing everything the right way so that I can be reinstated to the team.”
Tyler has had a tough offseason. He came to spring practice overweight and immediately injured himself on the first day. He is also facing disciplinary action from the University for allegedly spitting on a female student and inappropriately touching another female student while intoxicated at a bar in April.
Tyler rushed for 913 yards last season and had 9 TDs.


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