USC can no longer field 11 v. 11 this spring

[Ironman8]

Opened spring with 19 scholarship players sitting out, and added a 20th when Marc Tyler went down with a hamstring issue. Less than upset at their plight.

USC football: ‘We’re 19 short and we just started’ - USC - The Orange County Register

 

[mgriff]

That is absolutely insane, and if it were any other coach I'd rue their bad luck, but since it's Kiffin, I have to assume that he's just botching the strength and conditioning somehow.

 

[TDHeysus]

I just wanted to take this opportunity to say that Lane Kiffin is about as slimy as a used car salesman (no offense to the used car salesmen of the world!)

 

[BGIF]

... 19 scholarship players sitting out ...

I hadn't realized the NFL Lockout extended to their farm teams. Life is tough when you're a pro.

 

[JadeBrecks]

Ill take this

 

[mgriff]

I hadn't realized the NFL Lockout extended to their farm teams. Life is tough when you're a pro.

ZING!

Count it!

 

[johnnykillz]

Conspiracy just to hope the NCAA gives them 50%...

How can no one else see that. It's posture.

 

[mgriff]

Conspiracy just to hope the NCAA gives them 50%...

How can no one else see that. It's posture.

A very fine point. Good insight right there.

 

[TDHeysus]

Conspiracy just to hope the NCAA gives them 50%...

How can no one else see that. It's posture.

yep...this is put out so ppl will think that the sanctions are hitting them hard. but I aint buying what Laney-boy is sellin'.

 

[Freeman Ara]

Good to hear Ruben Mendoza landed on his feet as the USC S&C coach.

 

[mgriff]

Good to hear Ruben Mendoza landed on his feet as the USC S&C coach.

0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0oh, burn.

 

[BGIF]

Conspiracy just to hope the NCAA gives them 50%...

How can no one else see that. It's posture.

Does have that hollow ring, kinda like the Menendez brothers pleading for mercy because they're orphans.

 

[clashmore_mike]

Just curious... Wasn't yesterday the first day of spring workouts for SC? How can they already be doing full contact drills considering the NCAA has rules saying there must be a day or two in just helmets and shorts first?

 

[IrishInFl]

Conspiracy just to hope the NCAA gives them 50%...

How can no one else see that. It's posture.

 

[WabashFalcon]

This sexually pleases me.

 

[mgriff]

Every thread where someone mentions the word cons......You're there with the pick. I like your dedication.

 

[BGIF]

Just curious... Wasn't yesterday the first day of spring workouts for SC? How can they already be doing full contact drills considering the NCAA has rules saying there must be a day or two in just helmets and shorts first?

If there's an illegal way Kiffen will find it. He's probably using the RichRod book on practice management.

 

[TerryTate]

<MARQUEE WIDTH="20%">**** USC</MARQUEE>

 

[NDinL.A.]

I follow the U$C program closely. Their injuries are legit, and their practice ways right now are legit.

On their injuries, they had a bunch of guys have surgery after the year, and they are on the mend but can't play yet. Kyle Prater recently broke his wrist in 7 on 7's and he's out, and now Tyler pulled his hammy on THE FIRST PLAY of practice. Their O-Line is where they're especially thin, as they will only have like 6-7 guys every practice.

As far as practice, their reporters are there for the entire practice, and Pat Haden watches what Kiffy does like a hawk. They aren't breaking any rules with how they practice. And as far as full contact, they will have far less than what they want b/c of numbers. They had to do the same thing last year, and we all saw how that turned out...

 

[johnnykillz]

Cry me a river, poor USC.

Halving the sanctions would be the biggest mistake the NCAA has made, in my opinion. It makes them seem incompetent; they didn't get it right the first time around?

Of course they did.

NDinLA: Of course it's legit from your standpoint. It's just too convenient from my standpoint.

 

[irish4ever]

I hope that they have the same player personnel issues come fall ... short handed!

 

[Old Man Mike]

Well, Kiffin's bringing in a recruiting class of, what was it?, ten million new scholarship players.

 

[Veer option]

Not shedding any tears

 

[IrishBlood81]

But is this because of injuries or because of sanctions?

 

[johnnykillz]

But is this because of injuries or because of sanctions?

They are hand in hand according to USC. In other words, "We're running on fumes, now that we're short handed." -USC Bull**** Media