Maurice Simmons

Simmons Update

By Scott Wolf, Inside USC with Scott Wolf

The sentencing hearing of USC recruit Maurice Simmons was continued until Sept. 24. The district attorney's office recommended a sentence of four-to-six years. Simmons was found guilty of two felonies and a misdemeanor in connection with a street crime.... more »

(0)

Carroll On Simmons

By Scott Wolf, Inside USC with Scott Wolf

Here's USC coach Pete Carroll on the Maurice Simmons verdict. ``It's most unfortunate news for Maurice and his family,'' Carroll said. ``I don't know the details. We've known the family for a long time. ``His status is being determined by this process. We really can't do anything about it.''... more »

(4)

Ominous sign

Scott Wolf inside USC

Someone with legal knowledge of the Maurice Simmons case said today they do not think he will be able to enroll at USC next year, if for no other reason because his case will not be resolved.... more »

(0)

Dwayne Jarrett Arrested

Rory MacDonald, TrojanWire

When it rains, it pours. A bad week of run-ins with the law for a future Trojan (Maurice Simmons), a current Trojan (Fili Moala), and now an ex-Trojan.

Dwayne Jarrett was picked up on a DUI last night at 3am by the Mecklenberg County Sheriff in North Carolina.

Panthers' Dwayne Jarrett Arrested for DWI [Fanhouse via Pyle of List]

(1)

No contact

Scott Wolf inside USC

We hear there's been no contact yet between Dominguez linebacker Maurice Simmons and USC since he was arrested Wednesday, although USC's made several attempts to establish contacts.... more »

(0)

2008 Recruiting Dinner

Rory MacDonald, TrojanWire

The scene was on court at the Galen Center again, where a couple times Pete Carroll expressed his desire to see Tim Floyd's bunch hand the Bruins another loss this year.

Carroll said this class was about "bigs" not "flash" and he felt fortunate that the Trojans were in a position to play it this way, this year. Joe McKnight was sure excited about the 5 solid offensive line prospects.

After the jump are some notes from last nights event.