Todd Marinovich

Devon Pollard, TrojanWire

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Ex-USC QB Todd Marinovich. Mugshot from TMZ.com

We're three days from opening kickoff and still the sports headlines seem fixated on dog fighting, drug charges and vandalism. No, we're not talking about Mike Vick's rap sheet, we're unfortunately talking about three Trojans that have recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Two of the Trojans have had their dark past come back to haunt them; the third could only wish to travel back to his former USC glory days.

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Newport Beach police say he was found carrying a small amount of methamphetamine -- a felony -- and paraphernalia. He pleads not guilty. Former USC and Los Angeles Raiders quarterback Todd Marinovich, who has been bedeviled with drug problems, today pleaded not guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from an arrest Sunday in Newport Beach.... more »

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I just love this line:The story of Marv and Todd Marinovich was supposed to be a cautionary tale, but in many respects, it's become a blueprint.My only issue with all the work beforehand is that some of our measurements have become distorted.The 40-yard-dash is now something specifically trained for and the athletes can smoke and mirror their way into... more »

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Rory MacDonald, TrojanWire

NEWPORT BEACH � Former USC and L.A. Raiders quarterback Todd Marinovich is in trouble with the law again.

Police in Newport Beach say Marinovich was seen in a public restroom with what looked like drug paraphernalia.

They say he tried to flee, first on a bicycle and then on foot. Police say Marinovich was chased down by an officer who trains in long distance running.

The former quarterback is already on probation for a previous drug conviction. He pleaded innocent to resisting arrest.

Todd Marinovich In Trouble With The Law [abc7.com]
Ex-Raider Marinovich Is Jailed Again, Accused of Violating Probation in O.C. [L.A. Times]

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Kyle Bunch, TrojanWire

From the "Where Are They Now" files:

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) - Former Southern California and Raiders quarterback Todd Marinovich is serving a 90-day jail term stemming from an arrest in Newport Beach last month for possessing methamphetamine, officials said Monday.

[AP via FOX Sports]

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