O.J. Mayo
• Trojans speak! Three years in, Southern Cal finally issued its first public statement on the ongoing investigation into the Reggie Bush/O.J. Mayo illegal benefits scandals, sending athletic director Mike Garrett and another administrator online to say nothing in particular. "Video statements" from the pair produced the following revelations: • "We have no idea how long this investigation will continue."...
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Last night USC football coach Pete Carroll and USC basketball coach Tim Floyd kicked off their annual off-season coaches tour. As expected Tim Floyd either deflected or refused to answer any questions about the recent allegations that he passed an envelope of cash to Rodney Guillory securing the commitment of O.J. Mayo. Floyd appeared Wednesday night along with football...
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Here is an excerpt from a L.A. Times piece on USC basketball. Chris Penrose, a former player, gives his take on the Floyd/Mayo/Louis Johnson allegations:
You've spoken on ESPN radio about Louis Johnson's allegation that Tim Floyd gave money to Rodney Guillory on Valentine's Day of 2007, and pointed out that it was a travel day for the basketball team. The team's itinerary indicates that practice at USC was in the early afternoon and the plane left a few hours later. With those parameters, a morning meeting seems feasible. Why don't you think it couldn't have happened on a travel day?
Coach Floyd is usually in the office around 6:30 a.m. just watching tape. There were times, especially my junior year (his first year), I'd get a workout in at 6 a.m. and I'd go through Heritage Hall to go to the locker room. I'd see the light on, I'd walk in, and Coach Floyd would be sitting there eating some food and watching tape at 7 in the morning. He was usually always there in the office, especially during the season, especially during Pac-10 play, with Coach [Phil] Johnson just watching film all day long. You never really saw him go anywhere during the daytime.
If [Louis Johnson] said this happened on a Tuesday at 9 o'clock in the evening, then I would have nothing to say. But he's not saying that. He's saying it happened in broad daylight in Beverly Hills, a place where he could be recognized. That's what doesn't make any sense.
Why else do you doubt the accusation?
He's saying it happened in Beverly Hills. If something like that were to go down, why would it be in Beverly Hills, which is right next to UCLA? I've seen Coach Howland walking up and down that street [Rodeo Drive] many, many times during the day. You have UCLA students walking down there all the time. Celebrities walk down that street. Paparazzi's all over the place. They would see Coach Floyd walking around. It would be pretty obvious. If you were going to do something like that, you wouldn't do it in a place where you could be recognized, you'd do it somewhere off the beaten path.
You can read the entire interview by clicking on the below link.
Former USC basketball player shares more on Tim Floyd and O.J. Mayo [LA Times]
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By Michael Lev, staff writer,
USC
My Q+A with reporter Charles Robinson regarding the NCAA’s investigation of USC drew the ire of several Trojans supporters. They questioned the integrity of Yahoo! Sports, its sources and many other facets of the story about Tim Floyd allegedly giving cash to one of O.J. Mayo’s handlers. I offered Charles the chance to respond, and he [...]...
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The preeminent journalists of our time are on it.
Louis Johnson, a cocaine dealer and disgruntled former-member of O.J. Mayo's handler posse, has sworn testimony that states he saw an envelope of Benjamins in Rodney Guillory's possession that Louis claims that Rodney said he got from Tim Floyd.
Thank you Yahoo Sports. We are all forever indebted to your excellence for bringing this pressing matter to our attention. We can't wait to buy Louis Johnson's book to learn everything about this alleged $1000 exchange.
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Daily News columnist Ramona Shelburne weighs in the Renardo Sidney situation and whether it's tied to the NCAA's investigations of Reggie Bush and O.J. Mayo....
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Posted by ESPN.com's Ted Miller The NCAA has combined its investigations of Reggie Bush and O.J. Mayo -- former football and basketball stars -- into a single probe of the Trojans' athletic program, the Los Angeles Times reported. What does this mean? If you're a bigger fan of USC football than basketball, it should feel worrisome. The individuals who allegedly gave...
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Before I begin today's Running Game Diary, I can’t help but feel like something’s missing. And if you’re a USC fan who’s been following the news lately, you’re probably feeling the same way.
Alex Stepheson, the 6’9” forward transfer from UNC was denied a transfer waiver by the NCAA on Wednesday, preventing him from playing with the Trojans this season.
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Alex Stepheson is sitting, waiting, wishing. He's sitting out games, having already missing USC's opener. He's waiting to find out if he can play in the Trojans' second home game tonight. And he's wishing he can board a red-eye flight that will take the team to Puerto Rico for a weekend tournament. Stepheson is an impressive forward who transferred...
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(Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
He is not getting the Grizzlies much in the way of wins, but he is just a rookie. The last 5 games he is averaging close to 39 minutes, 26 pts, 3 assists, and 4 rebounds on shooting 50% from the field and 48% from three.
The USC one-and-doner just turned 21 years old last Wednesday and looks to have a really bright future in the NBA.
Free TrojanWire T-shirt to the first person to guess who O.J. is sizing up (in the picture above) and how he is related to USC. Send your answers to scoop@trojanwire.com.
**Editor's Update** Congrats to Moose for getting it first. But since we know him we are awarding a second one to Joel.
O.J. Mayo Player Profile [ESPN]
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Rookie O.J. Mayo made 5 of 20 shots, going 0 for 7 from the 3-point line, and finished with 10 points in his NBA debut, as Memphis lost to Houston, 82-71....
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Freshman basketball player DeMar DeRozan believes he is ahead of O.J. Mayo a year ago at this time because he is more familiar with USC. ``I just figured I have the ups and understanding the stuff earlier than O.J. because I came to every game and came to practices and watched the team and O.J. I just feel I...
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