Did Mike Garrett tweak Rick Neuheisel?

by Paragon SC on Mar 24, 2010 5:04 PM PDT in General Pac-12

Rick Neuheisel was fired from Washington because he lied about participating in an office pool. (Photo Credit: New York Times)

I realize I have been off the grid for a bit catching up on some work and generally taking a break from blogging before Spring Ball but that doesn't mean that I don't read what pops up in my feed reader.

This is interesting...

Garrett, who has begun penning a blog on the USC athletic site, appeared to have made not-so-subtle references to UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel and athletic director Dan Guerrero while discussing the NCAA Tournament.

< span id="more-12957">First, Garrett reiterated that no USC student-athlete, coach or staff member will take part in an NCAA pool because it is considered gambling.
"There have been several notable examples of college athletic department employees who have broken this rule, and we’re fortunate we have those examples to teach us all that the only way to do it is the right way. So our athletes and staff must act like Trojans and do the right thing, because it’s not worth jeopardizing eligibility or damaging reputations over a few dollars in a tournament bracket."

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Neuheisel, of course, was fired by Washington in 2003 after lying about betting in an NCAA pool. Guerrero, meanwhile, is the chairman of the NCAA selection committee.

I honestly don't know what to think of this.

I guess I can buy into Garrett making sure that members of the athletic department do not participate in NCAA pools. With all the other issues in regards to the NCAA investigations better make sure there is a zero tolerance policy in order to make sure that no one does something stupid.

I am not so sure that he is taking a shot at Slick Rick more than he is insinuating the bad example Slick Rick's choices were. But if Garrett is taking a shot at him then I have no problem with it. I mean Slick Rick is the poster boy of bad behavior. He was OFFICIALLY sanctioned by the NCAA for his recruiting violations when he the head coach of both UW and Colorado. He is a known liar...he was fired because he lied about his participation in the pool...even if it was determined that the firing was considered wrongful termination culminating in four million dollar settlement for Slick Rick split between UW and the NCAA.

As for his other comments in the article supposedly about UCLA AD Dan Guerrero...to each his own.

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by DFWTrojan on Mar 24, 2010 8:01 PM PDT reply actions

:-D

by impaulv on Mar 24, 2010 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

He shoots. . . . . . . . .

. . . . .HE SCORES!

Pablito, you got back on the fucking grid again! Where ya been soldier?

Retarded-funny pic Paul! It kinda even looks like him?? (and I’m not even joking)

You haven’t been THIS on, since the last pic you posted of a Trojan getting “faced” in bball way back when. And it’s not as if I like seeing pictures of Trojans in their worst moments or presented in a negative way, but you have a talent for visuals and media that has more than just humor going for it. I’m not saying you’re “LSU-Freak-ish”, what I’m saying is- “You’re pure comedy sometimes and although you might dislike many things-Trojan, you’re not a hater”. (congratulations! you’re only the 6th Bruin on the planet with such a disposition)

Fuckin-shit my man! This pic is one of your very best. (you’ve got the “word-flipping” thing going with “Weasel”, the “rodent crazy-eye” working, . . . .my God! there’s even the “Kiffin smirk” that truly nails it! The head-set just makes this hilarious pic FUCKING SING!)

I’m rec-ing your ass! (oh, and btw. . . . . “Go straight to Hell, you whiny Bruin!”)

Had to. I love USC and you’re a fUclan who just bagged on our coach. I’m hoping Coach Kiffin owns Slick Rick’s termination papers. I hope Lane Kiffin provokes Bartner to direct the (best fucking) Marching Band to perform the Rolling Stones’ song, “Under My Thumb” at halftime someday soon. ;- )

"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 Mar 25, 2010 3:11 AM PDT up reply actions

Weak sauce

by DFWTrojan on Mar 25, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions

God bless you to-the-D, to-the-F, to-the- . . .du. . -YOU KNOW THE REST!

I’ve been waiting all day for a CC- homeboy of mine to slash and dash this! Love. It! (we wouldn’t be the same without you Dallas, and I really mean that. truly, I do!)

"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 Mar 25, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions

ONE OF THE GREATEST PHOTOS OF ALL TIME!

Cute kid too.

"Government is the opiate of the masses" Dennis Prager
"I've got blisters on my fingers!!!!!!"

by gnossos on Mar 24, 2010 9:09 PM PDT reply actions

I know, I love that photo

others may be sick of it, but I plan to use it ad nauseam. it is so genuine and so perfectly captures my sentiment.

by DFWTrojan on Mar 25, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions

I will never get sick of it

"Government is the opiate of the masses" Dennis Prager
"I've got blisters on my fingers!!!!!!"

by gnossos on Mar 25, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm unconvinced

That a media member who writes on and about the USC Trojans would surmise a connection from AD Garrett to Slick Rick is just unconscionable. The angle that AD Garrett is taking a pot-shot at AD Guerrero, . . . . . .well, that’s completely understandable.

"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 Mar 24, 2010 9:21 PM PDT reply actions

I really should have put sarcastic smiley-face emoticons on my above post. ‘Cause that’s exactly what I was shootin’ for.

"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 Mar 24, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions

I just got to say the picture of Neuheisel in a law office is a crack up, just imagine that guy representing anyone or thing.

What a joke that dude used to be a gamer, yah back when he played but he has lost it along the way. The problem with him he might have a USC law degree, but he uses it like a politician not an a teaching coach. Any kid stupid enough to play for that Jackass will never amount to much unless he get out of there.

LA Sports is what keep me off the streets and out of trouble, thanks to all the teams Rams, Dodgers, Lakers, USC sports and the Love of Tennis.

by so.cal.native1952 on Mar 25, 2010 6:23 AM PDT reply actions

I don't know if he's in a law office as a lawyer

or if he’s being deposed.

by frak on Mar 25, 2010 7:41 AM PDT up reply actions

Doesn't matter since it still shows Rick being Rick with a perfect backdrop

There is a reason he is called The Weasel by all of college football and long before he came to UCLA. If MG meant to tweek Skippy and DG fine with me, although it was very slight.

by ev on Mar 25, 2010 8:03 AM PDT up reply actions