Can I say it? Something smells fishy. As much as I want to defend USC coaches til their dying day, the good of the university and athletic program comes before any individual coach's reputation. And if you want to taint the reputation of said program in any way, there are going to be alot of people that simply won't like you any more. You see, there is something about us Trojans that people notice and comment on time and time again from the marching band to the star quarterback. We're proud. Some call it arrogance, others a high standard. Either way, we don't like it when its messed with. Now can say this? Tim Floyd messed with it. Because now, whether he really slid $1,000 under the table to sign one-and-done OJ Mayo, or not, we all think he did. I applaud him merely for getting out before he dragged the entire program down in the mud with him. Its not really an appluase though. More like a golf clap. A very quick golf clap.
Its suspect, isn't it? Two months ago he was turning down a job with Arizona (A program with an actual reputation) to stay with the Trojans. Suddenly now he resigns saying he no longer has the "enthusiam" it takes. Really? What happened in those two months that so drastically drained his "enthusiam"? Easy. The NCAA and all their investigations. It could be coincidence. It very well could be. But does anybody honestly believe that it is?
There is always one bad apple in every group. This could be worse. I caution any nay sayers who think that this signals some sort of end to the goliath that is USC Atheltics. The Trojans have won National Championships in 4 different sports since my arrival at USC in 2006(Women's Soccer, Men's Water Polo, Women's Golf, Men's Tennis). None of those top programs are under even a hint of suspicision. And what about our crowning glory that is football? The Reggie Bush "investigation" has been brewing since I was in high school and nothing resembling a conclusion has surfaced in years. Other accusations have been merely that. Winning attracts attention. I'll take my chances.
And if you get discouraged, or hear the obnoxious laughing coming from Westwood simply remind yourself that it is June and you are two months away from football season.
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