Floyd On Mayo

After weeks of trying Ben Bolch of the L.A. Times finally was able to catch up with Tim Floyd and ask him some pointed questions about the Mayo story that broke back in May.

Finally caught up with Tim Floyd more than 2 1/2 months after allegations surfaced that O.J. Mayo accepted money from an agent's runner. It wasn't for lack of trying. I had left multiple phone messages and even ventured to a Trojans "Coaches Tour" event in Orange County but never was able to speak with Floyd until now.

And as far as the Mayo allegations go, Floyd wasn't saying much. Asked if he had been contacted by NCAA investigators, Floyd said he had not and pretty much left it at that. "Neither our school, nor our coaching staff nor our players will have any comment about that, and I would hope that you would respect that and not ask any questions of our players until the process is over because we won't have any updates for you. That's our university policy."

If true, I am a very surprised that the NCAA still has not contacted Floyd to at least ask some preliminary questions. Especially after Myles Brand rattled his saber when he said they were re-opening their review of Mayo's eligibility.

Anytime now guys, you think you might want to get on this? I mean Mayo did state he would meet with the NCAA so you clearly have a door of opportunity open for cooperation that you didn't get with the Reggie Bush mess.