clarionledger.com - 6/9/2009
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Hattiesburg native Tim Floyd resigned today as basketball coach at Southern California, a month after being accused of giving $1,000 to a man who helped steer star player O.J. Mayo to USC. Floyd submitted a one paragraph letter of resignation to USC athletic director Mike Garrett, which read: ...
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Breaking...Tim Floyd Resigns as USC's Basketball Coach
Conquest Chronicles —
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Floyd submitted a one paragraph letter of resignation to USC athletic director Mike Garrett, which read: "As of 1 p.m. today, I am resigning as head basketball coach at the University of Souithern California. I deeply appreciate the opportunity afforded me by the university, as well as the chance to know and work with some of the finest young men in college athletics. Unfortunately, I know longer feel I can offer the level of enthusiasm to my duties that is deserved by the university, my coaching staff, my players, ...
Tim Floyd's resignation is as fishy as his recruiting techniques
The Dagger —
... The reports will say that Tim Floyd "resigned" from his position as head basketball coach at USC. His letter, sent to school officials this afternoon, says the same thing. Really, though, we know better. ...
Tim Floyd Totally Knew What He Was Getting Into. The Hints Were There in 2006
The Big Lead —
... . But stars build programs and make schools money, so USC rolled the dice, and now Floyd’s gone. Guess Arizona’s happy ...
USC Finally Breaks Silence About NCAA Woes, Accuses Accusers of Lying
FanHouse —
by Brian Grummell Filed under: USCSeveral years after allegations first arose that Reggie Bush accepted cash and gifts, several days after letting embattled basketball coach Tim Floyd 'quit' and a day after Los Angeles Times columnist Bill Plaschke slammed them for their silence, USC finally made public comment about the various investigations. Essentially, USC re-affirmed its commitment to silence until the investigation concludes but did take time to accuse several individuals of lying about their ...
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Report: Floyd resigns at USC —
Examiner Sports 6/10/2009
Southern California men's basketball coach Tim Floyd reportedly has resigned, one month after being accused of paying someone to help steer former star O.J. Mayo to the school.
