The meat and potatoes of the infraction committee report as taken from the NCAA’s official website: The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions has penalized the University of Southern California for violations in its football, men’s basketball and women’s tennis programs. The penalties include: * Four years of probation * A two-year football postseason ban […]
Read moreVideo: Coach Kiffin Reacts to NCAA Infraction’s Committee Report
First year head coach Lane Kiffin reacts to the severe NCAA sanctions revealed Thursday. He talks about next year’s team, the affect on recruits and the appeals process going forward. Uncut video after the jump.
Read morePete Carroll Surprised by Sanctions
Let me get this out there. Right now everyone is suspicious, and rightfully so, of Carroll. That he somehow knew the outcome of the investigation some eight months before the sanctions committee even knew it themselves, and pre-planned to abandon the sinking vessel. Sure. Hold on to that if it makes you feel warm and […]
Read moreVideo: USC Basketball Coach Kevin O’Neill Responds to Sanctions
I bet you kind of wish Pete Carroll led the football program in the same direction as O’Neill and preemptively forfeited last year’s post-season. I would happily give the Emerald Bowl back for a single post-season sacrifice forward. O’Neill’s full statement after the jump.
Read moreVideo: Matt Barkley Responds to Sanctions
Follow the jump to see starting quarterback Matt Barkley’s best attempt at putting on a happy face for reporters.
Read moreCount Down To Sanctions
Everyone get down in the position, and shield your eyes, because the hour is finally upon us! A loss of 20+ scholarships and a two year post-season ban? This video pretty much sums up the feelings of the Trojan faithful, awaiting the official press conference.
Read moreUSC Sanctions Divulged Tomorrow?
Has it finally happened? ESPN.com reported that USC has been informed of its fate regarding the NCAA inquiry into violations of the football and basketball programs, and that USC will hold a press conference Thursday to publicly respond to the findings. However, after months of hide and seek awaiting the results of the probe, we’ll […]
Read moreGolden Tate’s Late Night Munchies
Maple bars or prison bars? Anyone who’s still up and about at 3 a.m. knows the urge of late night munchies. Last weekend that urge nearly landed former Irish wide receiver and Carroll draftee, Golden Tate, in jail. Celebrity gossip mecca TMZ first reported that Tate and a friend were caught trespassing into the gourmet […]
Read moreCarroll Would Be “Surprised” if Sanctions Imposed
Former head coach Pete Carroll said, on the Dan Patrick Show today, he would be surprised if there are any sanctions imposed against the football team. This is an extremely optimistic position, as the pulse of the investigation seems to indicate some sort of impending punishment. For a clue on what to expect, it might […]
Read moreCushing: DROY Re-vote
With a four game suspension for a violation of the league’s performance enhancing drug policy, Brian Cushing is down, but not (yet) out. The drug, which ESPN’s Adam Schefter has reported as slightly elevated levels of hCG, is on the NFL’s banned substance list as a non-steroid PED. The repercussions of Cushing’s positive test are […]
Read moreCarroll on Draft; Taylor Mays
Pete Carroll comments on the draft, picking up LenDale and pissing off Taylor Mays in this ESPN video interview with Suzy Kolber. Of course, Mays is hurt by Carroll’s selection of safety Earl Thomas at no. 14, instead of himself (who waited until pick no. 49). As reported by USA Today: “It was alarming with […]
Read moreThe Seattle U.S.C.hawks
The Second Coming of USC? Already with the Seahawks: Defensive End Lawrence Jackson, Linebacker Lofa Tatupu Carroll Picked up in Free Agency Prior to the Draft: Receiver Mike Williams, Punter Tom Malone, Fullback Ryan Powdrell Carroll Picked up in Draft: Tight End Anthony McCoy Picked up in Trade: Running Back Lendale White Rookies picked up […]
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