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In Mike Garrett's eyes Kevin O'Neill was the only viable option
I wrote yesterday that SC fans needed to come to grips that with the fact that USC basketball is not a an elite program that will not attract elite coaches. Of course, USC will be mocked because we didn't get our 1st, 2nd or even 3rd choice. Those words were proven with yesterdays ...
Tom Crean’s Tweeting Is A Little Harsh
Tom Crean’s Tweeting Is A Little Harsh
rumorsandrants.com — I’ve never been a huge fan of Twitter. I know saying that publicly is good enough to... get me struck down by lightning here on the internets. But occasionally the twit-osphere can cause moments of hilarity and this weekend was no exception. The following appeared on Indiana head ... (more) Tom Crean’s Tweeting Is A Little Harsh
USC's Mike Garrett says his record speaks for itself; agreed
USC's Mike Garrett says his record speaks for itself; agreed
latimesblogs.latimes.com — Mike Garrett and Kevin O’Neill were the main attractions at Monday's news conference introducing USC's new basketball... coach. O’Neill, the coach, was charming. Garrett, the athletic director who hired him was, uh… Garrett. "I really felt elated about ... (more) USC's Mike Garrett says his record speaks for itself; agreed
No consolation: USC hires O'Neill to replace Floyd - LA Daily News
No consolation: USC hires O'Neill to replace Floyd - LA Daily News
dailynews.com — USC BASKETBALL: AD Garrett chooses well-traveled coach after others reject job. USC hired former Arizona coach Kevin... O'Neill on Saturday to run its withering basketball program after another attempt to lure Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon failed. ... (more) No consolation: USC hires O'Neill to replace Floyd - LA ...
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Maize n Brew — ... ... and Conquest Chronicles really doesn't know what to say.  Well they kinda have an idea, as CC thinks that in Mike Garrett's eyes Kevin O'Neill was the only viable option.  This is not a good sign, and will only add to the Trojans' hoops related problems. This is a Brian Elerbee type hire. ...

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