USC's Marc Tyler: "I'm not going to lie, I wanted to leave."
by Paragon SC on Aug 30, 2010 9:01 AM PDT
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PrintLast week, I discussed Marc Tyler's perseverance in his quest to be a productive member of this team.
There is no question that he has put in a ton of work after his numerous injuries and the other issues I noted with regards to the previous coaching staff.
But he was pretty close to leaving USC...
Marc Tyler went from worst to first in less than a month.
Tyler, scheduled to start at tailback for USC in the season opener Thursday at Hawaii, recalled reporting for the first day of training camp, only to find that he was scripted for the fewest reps in his position group.
"I'm not going to lie," Tyler said Saturday, "I wanted to leave."Tyler's father, Wendell, a former UCLA and NFL running back, convinced his son that graduating from USC and playing in a program administered by new Athletic Director Pat Haden, a former Los Angeles Rams teammate, was worth waiting it out.
Now, after consistent practice and scrimmage performances, the fourth-year junior from Lancaster is at the top of the depth chart.
For the time being, anyway.
Of course, nothing is guaranteed.
Earning the job is the easy part...keeping it is the hard part as everyone who wants that spot has already put a target on your chest.
There is no question that Tyler has built a ton of character within himself with his decision to stay and compete for a position...he now has to complete the circle by keeping the pace going.
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Tyler ain’t giving it up. Bradford’s not even ahead of Gable. All three will get plenty of time, and of course, there will be injuries. But, Tyler > Bradford. And, Gable > Bradford. That’s just my take, Snowman! :)
Death to the NCAA!!!
I'm not sure what the parameters are for . . . .
. . . .the COI’s attempt at draining our roster, but- does Patrick Hall have an “out” if he decides to transfer? Or is the transfer ruling reserved only for upper-classmen, I’m confused?
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That is correct
I am just a new boy...A stranger in this town
Where are all the good times...Who's gonna show this stranger around?
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I'm going to go this weekend if it's open, i'll let you know
"I have a commanding voice." - Ed Orgeron
It may be the place to go before the Virginia game, that is if it hasn't been blocked out for USC's Whales
If not, it’s back to the C&G party!
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I feel that Wendal gave the ultimate knock on ucla fools-ball program, nice one, as nice as that fumble at the goal line.
So Fight On USC followers and Don’t worry WE Will Still Play on Saturdays and Bowls will come later, for WE ARE SC not That other Softball University. Oh and don’t say you now have a baseball team, it’s not Real Baseball unless you use Wooden Bats
by so.cal.native1952 on Aug 31, 2010 8:10 AM PDT reply actions
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