Simers Blasts AD Mike Garrett
by DFWTrojan on Dec 23, 2009 6:28 PM PST
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PrintBumped - I am not sure what to think of this. Simers is always a bit tongue in cheek, but he also makes some good points here. Where is Garrett if he doesn't hire Pete Carroll? (additions below the fold)...P
I don't normally read, or appreciate, Simers, but I think he pretty much nails this one. USC has had enough of the surly, tight-lipped, law school diploma mill, in way over his head AD Mike Garrett. Garrett should have been fired for the way he handled the terminations of John Robinson and Mike Gillespie. I love him as a football player, but believe he lacks the experience to run USC's athletic dept in the 21st century.....
Mike Garrett definitely deserves to be fired for his mismanagement of the USC hoops scandal this spring. He threw Coach Tim Floyd and the program under the bus. He released recruits from LOIs without even speaking to the coach about it. Think about the money invested in recruiting this class...I would guess a $1 million budget. And, you release the fruits of this labor without even speaking to the coach? Ok, the program is under fire and you feel that it is reasonable to release the LOIs. But, why in the hell don't you include a PacX exclusion, which is the MO for football transfers? Why would you invest $1 million in a recruiting class, and then allow our 2nd biggest PacX rival, Arizona, to steal the assets at the 11th hour. Heck, Zona didn't steal them. AD Garrett wrapped them up as a gift with a bow and basically handed them to Zona. How much SC hoops revenue was lost this season due to the implosion of the hoops program that AD Garrett allowed to happen during the offseason? And, what caused the implosion? Internet hearsay, innuendo, and blog attacks all without a shred of empirical evidence and dismissed by Tim Floyd as untrue.
And, now this. AD Garrett criticizes the football coaches saying that he did not see us play "one good game." Yet, he refuses to speak about the latest, media-contrived controversy to hit the football program. I agree with Simers that Garrett is once again leaving a coach "hung out to dry." I disagree that the current imbroglio is a big deal. USC, and every other major football program, have academic casualties every year. Shareece Wright was ineligible in the fall. UCLA lost two key players for their bowl game. It is actually not surprising that two of the three SC casualties are seniors on their way to the NFL. And, the Joe Mc story could very well end up being a non-story. From Joe Mc and Scott Schenter's standpoint, what is wrong with a player driving his girlfriend's company car? Maybe there is more to the story and real infractions occurred, maybe not.
But, AD Garrettt's silence is deafening. In the digital age, we need a media-savvy AD who understands PR. The AD should be the face of USC athletics and protect its image and defend its honor, while moving swiftly to remedy wrong-doing. How much damage has been done to USC's reputation because AD Garrett is PR-illiterate? I can understand not firing Mike Garrett until the USC President search and the NCAA institutional control investigations are completed. To fire him before the USC infractions report would be an admission of guilt, and further complicate matters. But, Mike Garrett must be replaced before the 2010 school year commences. The NCAA institutional control report will be an indictment on Mike Garrett. I hope that sanctions are only mild to moderate, but I fully expect sanctions to be served. USC has an impressive Board of Trustees who are passionate Trojans. Please Board of Trustees, fire Mike Garrett!
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Edit: Paragon
Pete takes responsibility...
"When you're the head coach, you're responsible for everything," Pete Carroll said Tuesday after his team's first bowl-week practice at City College of San Francisco. "That's just the way it goes. I've never backed away from that.
"I take full responsibility for whatever's gone on. Unfortunately ... things get through. Maybe you don't see it clearly. Maybe you don't see it coming.
"(But) whether it's a kid not making his grades or a kid with the issues we're talking about right now, it still comes down to the head coach. That's the structure. That's the way it's set up."
Well, I think Garrett has some responsibility as well...
If the school gets hit with a Lack of institutional control charge I lay that at Garrett's feet because of Mayo. He knew about Guillory and his past issues at USC yet he didn't head that off at the pass.
How is SC supposed to monitor Reggie Bush's parents?
I can see where PC should have been more on top of the academic issues...he should be in regular contact with the teams academic advisors.
As for McKnight...well, lets see how that shakes out first.
I am not happy with this apparent finger pointing...
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We are not Bruins
I refuse to through a Trojan great under the bus. Has he made mistakes? Yes, but being an AD is like peeing your pants in dark wool slacks, in the best case no one notices, and you get a nice warm feeling.
Well it looks like cal can’t buy a 1st down
.SAM GILBERT IS COMING TO MAKE YOU PAY
by so.cal.native1952 on Dec 23, 2009 7:23 PM PST via mobile reply actions
You're right. You are not a Bruin.
Bruins know how to spell “throw.” We also have an athletic department that holds coaches responsible and does not ignore repeated NCAA violations.
Yes, yes... we are well aware that all bRuins are intellectual giants.
We especially admire the poster child for your Law School (what’s he on anyway?), and all those brilliant Chicano Studies majors.
¡Orale vato! Did I spell that correctly? Pendejo lambe guevos, ahora vete a chingar a tu madre.
¡Fusílenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa
by Locoweed 1.1 on Dec 23, 2009 9:52 PM PST up reply actions
All intellectual giants...no!
Don’t even understand what you wrote. I wasn’t a Chicano Studies major..more of science kind of guy. I sure, though, it was something about my mother. Seems you’re kind of fixated on those things.
At least, however, our most famous sports hero is not this guy…
And it certainly not this guy….
NO! Our most famous sport hero was this this guy…
by Chicago Bruin on Dec 23, 2009 10:46 PM PST up reply actions
¡Fusílenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa
by Locoweed 1.1 on Dec 23, 2009 11:23 PM PST up reply actions
Yep jackie was a great dodger, but don't you think your heros should be common folk like family?
.SAM GILBERT IS COMING TO MAKE YOU PAY
by so.cal.native1952 on Dec 23, 2009 11:32 PM PST up reply actions
Hmm...
…is that you’re not sure? I think that’s what you meant to say.
In any case, I think the word you wanted to use was “infamous,” which can be directed at OJ and potentially at Reggie, though to a much lesser degree.
I’d actually say either this guy:
or this guy:
or this guy:
Or this guy:
Are bigger stars because they fully exemplify the Trojan spirit. They’ve also had unbelievable success at the next level, unlike Reggie.
Mind you, I’m still pulling for all fellow Trojans, but you need to chill son. All you’ve got is Johnathan Ogden and Troy Aikman. I’ll give you Tom Fears and Bob Waterfield because I’m a Rams’ fan, but that’s all. As well as Jackie Robinson, but I can guarantee that half of UCLA doesn’t even know who Jackie Robinson is. Also, the picture Locoweed posted says all there is to say about that place. Enjoy your pathetic play next year too! :D
Cheers. Fight On!
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
A mantra for all athletes.
Jonathan*
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
A mantra for all athletes.
You don't know how close you were
to reaping the spelling whirlwind.
That was close!
Man, that wouldn’t have ended well.
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
A mantra for all athletes.
Matthews is a very, very, very nice touch!
Oh, and our ’SC edjumucation might have. . . . from my angle- that was in. Poynt saved!
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
by BixBeiderbecke on Dec 25, 2009 7:53 AM PST up reply actions
Agreed.
Funny how the bRuins ignore his existence. Fight On!
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
A mantra for all athletes.
Wow.. way to diss John Wooden
Jackie over John?
I won’t bother posting a detailed rebuttal since loco opened the door. All I will say is that our murderers and cheaters are hall-of-famers, and bruins murderers and cheaters are lesser known guys, but we all have skeletons in our closets, ours are just more famous skeletons.
WARNING! spelling police on the prowl...
What a clown…do you really want to play that card?
Try not to live up to all my expectations.
Anyway, of course you have all the evidence to back it up right? Spare us the high minded attitude…
I mean ucla hired a guy that has OFFICIALLY been sanctioned by the NCAA…to this point there is no such record hanging on PC.
Both schools have their Diamonds and goats…
Only a fool hangs onto the past…You know why most bruins hang onto Robinson and Wooden? Because that is all they have…Harrick left ucla in shame and you guys have nothing else to point to in regards to football or baseball…
NOT. SURPRISED. AT. ALL.
Don't even bother...
…they don’t understand reason, or truth for that matter. Wooden, Robinson, they all get their props from anyone that is a fan of any sport. All they do is wander in peril and hope for things to change.
Noble, yes, but it’s sad if you ask me that their current undergrads/grads only get to cheer for the relics of the past that their grandparents/parents keep telling them about. It’s pitiful, and I truly empathize. That said, I hope it stays that way. Fight On!
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
A mantra for all athletes.
Simers on Garrett
He is reaching in my opinion…
Yes, Garrett threw Floyd under the bus. But is he doing the same to PC? I think that is a reach.
Simers' point is that MG's first priority is MG.
I think that is common knowledge around on campus.
Sample loves Garrett, b/c the AD operates in the black. However, the AD operates in the black because of Pete Carroll. It lost money the year before he arrived.
Not sure what a new Prez will think of Garrett?
Garrett is a useful tool, an enforcer, a hatchet man. Don’t believe for an instant that he’s not taking his orders from above. The people that matter don’t like what’s going on in the football program and Garrett is conveying their displeasure.
¡Fusílenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa
by Locoweed 1.1 on Dec 23, 2009 10:34 PM PST up reply actions
Not allowed to do interviews
Yeah, someone with “insight” on wearesc says that Garrett is not allowed to do interviews. That is why they use those video announcements with Dickey to discuss serious issues. Although, Garrett was on PMS recently, so maybe he is allowed to speak in certain situations with strict instruction on what he can say.
Who calls these shots, Loco? SVP of Admin Dickey? From what I have seen of Dickey, I am very impressed. But, to have an AD that has to be handled with kid gloves in the digital media age is not a good thing.
Well about mike, I can’t say what to do I do feel he has gone out of his way to make things difficult for bb. But that goes back to bib too, so we shall see with a new prez to what happens.
.SAM GILBERT IS COMING TO MAKE YOU PAY
by so.cal.native1952 on Dec 23, 2009 8:38 PM PST via mobile reply actions
That TJ?
Everything TJ wrote, almost part and parcel, I’ve seen before, but where?
Paragon, for the past 3 years, it’s almost word for word what you’ve been writing here on CC- so. . .
“Hey TJ? Way to get your “Conquest Chronicles” on? But what ever happened to your role in all this? I thought you had Pete’s ear. I gotta tell you, for a Trojan-lover- your ‘advisory’ role for Uncle Pete is waning. Coach Carroll could sure use a hug from his favorite nephew?"
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
Anyone Watch the Zona vs NC St game last night?
I did. I started to get nauseous, then I threw up a little in my mouth. Actually, it was a great game. Zona won on a Nic Wise buzzer beater for the 2nd consecutive game.
But, to watch Derrick Williams, Solomon Hill, and Momo Jones play so much and so well was sickening. Momo is a quick guard who made some sweet passes. He is going to be pretty good. Solomon Hill is a fantastic versatile combo who can shoot, pass, drive, and rebound. He is going to be very good, all-american caliber. Derrick Williams scored 24 points and is already the leader of the Zona team. He is going to be great, PacX PoY great.
I only hope that Solomon and Derrick are one and done or two and done. They have that level of talent. But, to think about these three guys plus Noel Johnson playing for SC right now made me sick. Adding these guys to our core would make us a top 15, elite 8 level club. The PacX would have been USC’s for the taking this season with that recruiting class.
And, let’s not lose sight of the administration’s perspective. Say USC invested $1 million in recruiting expenses to gather this class. Tons of travel, camps, phone bills, etc. Then, add in the lost revenue from having double the fan attendance this season at Galen with a top 15 team. Including concessions and merchandising, maybe that’s $2 million total. Our mismanagement of the hoops program in the offseason cost USC at least $3 million. And, a great chance to win a PacX championship. All with an awesome brand new arena.
That is just bad business and deserves serious repercussions. Every time I watch Zona play with our recruits I am going to throw up a little in my mouth. They should not have been allowed to go to Zona, and should not have been released until a new coach was in place.
the most sickening thing about them is
derrick williams looks like a 3 year player maybe 4…
and solomon looks like hes 3 or 4 also… they dont seem like 1 or 2 and dones…
derrick wiliams is a machine.. imagine if he were on our team wow… he hurts the most out of them 4
All I want for Christmas is a pink slip... with Mike Garrett's name on it
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At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
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