[UPDATE: Petey Gets Exposed As An Ungrateful/Ungracious Jerk] Sanchez turning Pro
by Barnes2JJ on Jan 15, 2009 4:23 PM PST
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Bumped. The world finding out what we already knew about Pom Pom. GO BRUINS. -N
I was tempted to entitle this post, "Dirty" Sanchez, but I just couldn't do it.
Here's the blubbering QB giving his goodbye speech:
"It has been my dream since I was just a little kid to play in the NFL and thanks to this great academic institution and football program, I have the opportunity to realize that dream," said Sanchez, dapperly dressed in a business suit.
"It was with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to this university. But I can't tell you how excited I am for this dream to come true," he said.
This is good news for us. I never thought Sanchez was all that great, but now SUC has to start with a new guy next year.
With Tebow and Bradford staying around next year, it made sense for Sanchez to leave now.
UPDATE I (N): The bigger story out of this development is about Petey emerging as a total pompous, conceited and ungracious jerk. This is from Scott Wolf of all sources (HT to silverlakebruin):
USC coach Pete Carroll was extremely ungracious during the Mark Sanchez press conference. He stormed out of the room and did not even sit at the table before Sanchez addressed the media. Something he never did when Matt Leinart, etc., announced their decisions.
Carroll never sat down at the table but stood with his palms on the table. His anger was clear if you spend time around him.
Not a great moment.
UPDATE II (N): Here is the priceless shot from the LA Times making Petey look like disgraceful, classless individual that we all know he is:
Photo Credit: Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times
I am sure this will not be lost upon recruits. You can caption the photo for yourself in the comment threads. GO BRUINS.
UPDATE III (N): Ajax points out how Pom Pom is ripping Sanchez ... wait for it ... on "USCRipsit.com":
"The facts are so strong against this decision," Carroll said. "After analyzing all the information, the truth is there — he should’ve stayed for another year."
Carroll cited a study that shows 62 percent of underclassmen quarterbacks who declare early for the Draft eventually don’t pan out in the NFL. He also pointed to Sanchez’s NFL Draft evaluation, which projected Sanchez as a second-round selection.
"Mark’s chance to increase his value and become the top player in college football next year would have been worth $10-$20 million or more — likely more," Carroll said. "One more year of running a team is almost priceless, so he lost the chance to fully prepare himself and become the very best he could be before going to the NFL.
"That’s why there’s a 62 percent failure rate for underclassmen quarterbacks."
During the press conference, Sanchez repeatedly referred to achieving a lifelong dream as to one of the reasons he made this decision.
"We have always been in full support of Mark pursuing his dream," Carroll said, "he just should have postponed realizing his dream another 12 months."
Petey also went out of his way to diminish Sanchez's prospects:
“He also pointed to Sanchez’s NFL Draft evaluation, which projected Sanchez as a second-round selection.”
Grab some popcorn on draft night. Imagine what a liar Petey will be exposed as if he goes in the first. GO BRUINS.
UPDATE IV (N): Even Trojie homer Bill Plaschke slams Pom Pom for acting like a "jilted lover" and discovers there is no "U" infront of SC:
It's a shame that, on this day, the message from nation's premier college football program was all about football, and not the least bit about college.
I wonder when exactly Bill thought the message from the program of "Senora Ross" and ball room dancing courses was all about "college"?
GO BRUINS
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whether we like him or not....
he is the top qb in the draft. He would have been stupid (stupider?) to not leave early.
by popopapa on Jan 15, 2009 12:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Beg to differ
Stafford from UGA will be the Top QB. NFL loves guys that have a Howitzer for an arm. Stafford has been a starter for 3 years while…I’ll say it…Dirty has been a starter for just one. Also, Dirty has injury concerns while Stafford is pretty sturdy. Dirty would have never left if guys like Colt, Tebow and Bradford (Never thought he would be #1 like McShay’s mock) put their names in. Too much competition and uncertainty as to where he would fit in. With them gone, at worst, he’ll be the 2nd QB off the board IMO.
I checked out Wolf’s blog and supposedly Cheatey was pretty classless (no surprise to us). He’s probably stung because their O would be their strength next year with how much they’re losing on defense. This probably caught him off-guard. Cheatey was visibly p’d off. Whaaaa! Whether Dirty is ready or not, it is his call to make. Just like it was his call when he got duped into believing your used car salesman act. We never see this with CBH. He always graciously talks about our guys and wishes them the best.
by BlueReign on Jan 15, 2009 1:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Agree with Blue
Sanchez has put up pretty numbers against some pretty weak competition. Leinart and Bush accomplished pretty much the same thing, and now look at them.
If Sanchez comes out and takes on Carson Palmer’s persona, then I’ll be happy to admit I’m wrong. But, so far, he has been no better than Booty in my book.
A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden
by MexiBruin on Jan 15, 2009 1:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yep
Sanchez may have better numbers but as Blue said, Stafford has the measurables and arm strength that NFL types look for.
But still, he’s a likely first rounder. Probably a smart move to leave now.
by bucknellbruin on Jan 15, 2009 2:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sanchez isn't just likely a 1st rounder
IMO, he’s going to be a top 3 pick The Lions at #1 are going to take a QB and I think the Chiefs will do the same at #3. Sanchez and Stafford are the 2 best QB’s in the draft and I’s be surprised if Sanchez got past Kansas City.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 15, 2009 3:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Great prize for being #1
he gets to play for the Lions!
by Give me a B... on Jan 15, 2009 4:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
thats probably why Bradford stayed
he didn’t want to go to detroit lol
by bucknellbruin on Jan 15, 2009 4:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah as of now for sure
but we all know a lot can change between now and April. The combine can change a lot of things, and the talking heads just rip apart a QB’s game. I wouldn’t be surprised if Graham Harrell potentially passed Dirty as the #2 QB once he gets to the combine.
All the same, Sanchez is gonna go high.
by bucknellbruin on Jan 15, 2009 4:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be shocked if Harrell goes ahead of Sanchez
Right or wrong, NFL scouts will bypass the more polished QB who is accurate for the big arm. Sanchez has a big arm and when they see him at the combine (if he even participates, which if doubtful) throwing the ball to the far sideline 30 yards downfield, they’ll fall in love.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 15, 2009 5:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i agree
i’m just saying a lot can happen between now and April
by bucknellbruin on Jan 17, 2009 12:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Slightly OT, but something to think about
None of Cheaty’s recruits have really made a splash in the NFL. Polamalu are Palmer were Hackett recruits. Leinart rides the pine in Arizona and Bu$h’s NFL career has been lukewarm.
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 15, 2009 5:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Vedy Intresteen!
A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden
by MexiBruin on Jan 15, 2009 8:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I didnt post it originally but my comment on him being the top qb in the draft...
is a direct quote from the WWL this am. They project him as the first qb to go. Their top 5 qbs were all underclassmen. I didnt memorize the list but Sanchez was #1.
by popopapa on Jan 15, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Petey is Pouting
Apparently Petey is not taking Sanchez’s decision very well:
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/pac10/0-6-63/Is-Carroll-angry-that-Sanchez-opted-for-NFL-draft-.html
by BruinJD on Jan 15, 2009 2:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yowza
If true, it’s yet another dark spot on The Humanitarian’s oh-so-spotless reputation. If true, it shows that Cheatey is a selfish jerk, even if he honestly believes Sanchez made the wrong decision. You give the kid your honest advice and, if he decides to go another way, you wish him the best and move on.
Also, play close attention to Sanchez’s comments. He thanks quite a few people for supporting his decision. But Cheatey’s name was not mentioned (at least not in the clip making the rounds).
Very interesting.
by Barnes2JJ on Jan 15, 2009 2:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This is ridiculous
Whether he deserves it or not, Dirty is probably going to go pretty high in the draft. Certainly high enough to justify him leaving. While I’d love to see him stick around and take some more shots from our defense next year, in the end he’s probably risking more by coming back and possibly getting injured.
Petey’s reaction says it all. Look at how CBH handles these situations. He takes PRIDE in the guys that come from his program. He talks them up to GMs and coaches in the league. I guess that’s what happens when you have a stake in a player’s development rather than just acting as a funnel for already elite prospects.
by Tydides on Jan 15, 2009 3:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Petey never wants anyone to leave early
didn’t he sulk when Mike Williams and Dwayne Jarrett left early?
Mike Williams I can totally see because he left as a true sophmore – something that was unclear if you could do that at the time and required a legal challenge. He lost that challenge along with Maurice Clarett.
by Seanny Rotten on Jan 16, 2009 1:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not surprised
I’m not surprised at all. Petey’s pissed that his o-fense is not gonna be able to score 69 points against Washington and Washington State next year. I guess they’ll only be able to score 40 against the lesser pac 10 teams.
Let him cry his dead, black, and currupt heart out
Victory or until next year!
by ncrpz2 on Jan 15, 2009 3:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Complete opposite of Howland
CBH does everything in his power to give his players the information they need to make the decision of whether or not to go pro. Once they make their decisions, he supports them 100%.
I assume CRN would act similarly to CBH. Since no one is leaving early this year from UCLA, does anyone know what RN did at Washington and Colorado?
by Gen2Bruin1987 on Jan 15, 2009 3:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
AM 570 Radio
in LA is having a field day with this! Pete is scheduled to be on the PMS show not too long from now. I await this interview with bated breath. This could just be conjecture and rumor, but an supposed insider from $uC says that the upper echelons of the USC athletic dept are not happy with Sanchez and he will not be celebrated at any $uC AD functions in the near future. Wow what a douche!
by bruin8uclap on Jan 15, 2009 3:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Is Petey a moron?
How’s this going to look to pro-caliber recruits?
“Yes, come to USC, but if you go pro, I’m going to turn against you and badmouth you to the press.” Brilliant.
by gilbert on Jan 15, 2009 5:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just Once
It would be nice if Pete took the high road. This is about Sanchez’s future, not his. It’s Sanchez’s decision, and Pete should show some class and respect that, whether he thinks it’s best or not.
How can players stand this guy?
Love My Bruins
by Bruingirl83 on Jan 15, 2009 3:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
WOW!!
I can see why Cheaty would be unhappy. But, for him to publicly show his anger (while not directly saying so) just goes to show what a prick he is. I’m amazed he thinks he can get away with this! Does he not think word of this will get around to future recruits?
On the flipside, I’m sure he thinks a contract should be honored, and he paid Sanchez good money to play another year and help break in the Freshman. snicker
A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden
by MexiBruin on Jan 15, 2009 4:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
“That’s why there’s a 62 percent failure rate for underclassmen quarterbacks.”
Doesn’t that mean there’s a 38% success rate? That actually sounds like pretty good odds, given how often QB’s are busts.
by SuperBruinMan on Jan 15, 2009 4:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
What is meant by "failure"?
I agree. I think most QB’s don’t pan out whether they stay in school or not!
by bruin7982 on Jan 16, 2009 11:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Looking for another source
So far, the reports of Petey being angry have come from Scott Wolfe, a very questionable source. This is what I found so far:
Petey is definitely unhappy but you can’t really say he was angry. However, the clip is from LA Slimes tool Adam Rose and you tell it has been edited.
I do feel that Petey should have just said he was disappointed in Sanchez leaving and not talk endlessly about what a bad decision Sanchez made. Definitely not classy.
by Gen2Bruin1987 on Jan 15, 2009 5:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Ditto
Watching that heavily edited clip leads me to this conclusion:
Cheatey is a selfish ungracious asshole.
I totally agree with Gen2Bruin: Cheatey should just say that he disagreed with the decision and wish the guy the best. Period. He drones on and on about how bad a decision this is. Why doesn’t he just say that he thinks Sanchez is a stupid idiot for making this decision? Give the kid some credit for making an informed decision (which may or may not turn out to be wrong) and leave it at that.
by Barnes2JJ on Jan 15, 2009 5:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Or even just say, "I'm sorry to see him go"
Don’t even go as far as to say you think it’s the wrong decision.
I’ll paraphrase an old quotation, “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and appear to be an a-hole, then to open it and remove all doubt.”
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 15, 2009 5:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
CBH and LRMM
Can there be any greater contrast? The projections on LRMM were not great yet CBH worked with him and never turned on him or tried to make him feel bad about going. It turns out that he was drafted better than expected and is playing the way we all knew he would. He is a source of pride and symbol of our program.
I agree that Dirty will be a first round pick. Whether he succeeds at QB is a bigger question. I’m not sure that sc prepares its QB’s for success in the NFL; if I’m right, I’m not sure another year would have helped Dirty.
Again, the contrast. Every player CBH has sent to the NBA has gone prepared and the sports world recognizes CBH’s accomplishments in getting guys ready to be pro’s.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Jan 15, 2009 5:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
The only QB who has had any slight success is Carson Palmer
And he was a Hackett recruit. Matt Cassell does remain to be seen.
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 15, 2009 5:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I can almost guarantee
that Sanchez made his decision based on the decisions of Tebow and Bradford to stay another year. It only makes sense for Sanchez to come out when he doesn’t have to compete with those two guys in the next draft.
Cheatey said nothing about this factor during his tantrum.
There is no guarantee of success for any QB, whether he stays in school the full time or not. Most experts agree that Sanchez has the skills to be a good NFL QB. Sure, he would probably have developed his skills even more had he stayed one more year, but jeez, whether he based his decision on money, draft prospects or the fact that he gets a migraine every time the band plays that tinny song, the decision was his and it was final.
Crying and whining about it after the fact shows a total lack of class.
by Barnes2JJ on Jan 15, 2009 5:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
McCoy, Too
I think McCoy would have gone before Sanchez, too.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Jan 15, 2009 6:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Great point,
re contrast. Not just LRMM, but RW and KL also. In all cases, from lottery pick to second rounder, CBH had nothing but appreciation for each, and nothing but good wishes. Nevemind that their decisions adversely affected his team. Nothing but appreciation and a parent’s desire to see his children excel after leaving the nest.
How does Peat handle similar situations? By questioning his player’s motives, judgement, and abilities. In a way, he’s doing recruits a favor. Like a date who puts you down in public (not a good sign), he portends what lies ahead for anyone who excels and wants to grow.
Stunning, really. Makes me super, ultra, hyper glad that CBH is our coach, and that DG is our AD.
by Bruinut on Jan 15, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i really
really really hope CRN points this out to recruits who may be on the fence
by uclabruin34 on Jan 15, 2009 5:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
oh and one other note
petey said ur not ready to go to the nfl after starting 16 games? Well good thing Cassell didn’t listen because the kid didnt start one game at U$C and was close to going to the probowl
by uclabruin34 on Jan 15, 2009 5:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Quick!
Take some screenshots of this priceless stuff before it’s taken off of the internets!
Also, check out Pete Carroll’s facebook page. Yep, that’s right. He has a facebook page and his current status is him whining like a schoolgirl about Sanchez. priceless stuff.
by bruinbunz on Jan 15, 2009 5:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Interview on AM 570 Radio
If anyone wants to listen to the interview, you can get it here at 6:30pm. Petey did not seem to back down from his previous stance at all.
by bruin8uclap on Jan 15, 2009 5:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Referendum on the new OC?
I can’t imagine Sanchez wouldn’t want to stay and be tutored by…umm, who is the new offensive coordinator over there?
It makes great sense for Sanchez to go now – his stock is high after the Rose Bowl, he has his degree, Bradford is staying at OU, and Sarkisian’s gone. Contrary to what Cheatey may think, some people might be done with the college life before their eligibility expires.
Is this how PC shows the world “how much fun we’re having”? Nice. Even if he disagreed with the decision based totally on what is best for Sanchez (and certainly that’s not why he’s upset), it is completely unprofessional to bash the kid’s decision in public like that. But by all means Cheatey, keep acting like a horse’s ass.
by McNown to Farmer on Jan 15, 2009 6:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
about the rest of you, but I am now a Mark Sanchez fan and rooting like crazy that he is the #1 pick in the draft. That way, Pete will really look like an idiot for saying the kid shouldn’t of come out. Also, one thing that has not been discussed is the failure rates of quarterbacks who stay in school……………and just never pan out. Guys like Matt Leinart for instance. There are many others. How come Pete doesn’t talk about that, how he talked Matty Leinart into staying, moving him from the possible #1 pick in the draft to the #10 pick in the draft, costing him millions. But on the bright side, he was a “rock star” at SUC! I can’t wait for the draft, and am hoping Sanchez goes #1.
by muircoach on Jan 15, 2009 6:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, can't join you
Sure, it’s nice to see Sanchez basically tell Carroll to shove it but let’s not forget that it’s Sanchez we’re talking about here :-)
by impaulv on Jan 15, 2009 6:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll join you
As much as I hate USC, I’d love to see Sanchez have an awesome rookie year and make Pete eat his words.
That could also be more ammunition in recruiting. (Pete cares only about his own self-interest and couldn’t care less about you.)
by gilbert on Jan 15, 2009 7:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No...
It would help if he’s seen as another USC bust. If he’s successful it looks like Carroll’s an idiot, but at least his players are doing well.
by SuperBruinMan on Jan 15, 2009 8:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I know it's a sin but...
I feel for Sanchez here. To be a 21 year old kid and have this “mentor” just abandon you after 4 years has to be pretty painful. You can almost see it in his face in the picture that he is really crushed. I don’t think any kid should be publicly embarrassed by his coach like Sanchez was today. Ben Ball in 40 minutes!!!
by buffsnbruins on Jan 15, 2009 7:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, Buff, and sorry, gilbert
I don’t feel sorry for a classless, arrogant, egotistical, narcissistic, self-indulgent child pretending to be a grown-up. That description fits both Cheatie Petie and the miscogynist who thinks a nice suit and pretty face means there are no consequences for his actions. I can’t find a reason to feel sorry for that sort of person.
by Fox 71 on Jan 15, 2009 7:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Before you feel sorry for Dirty
Let’s remember that he was “charged” with sexual assault. Whatever the facts in the case, I for one believe where there is smoke there is fire.
A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden
by MexiBruin on Jan 15, 2009 9:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ungrateful Sanchez
“That ungrateful player! I told him that we’d pay him the same as the NFL for the coming year — just ask Reggie — and since we own the police he can continue his action with the ladies. I kept him out of jail. He owes me!”
by ucla7477 on Jan 15, 2009 9:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that a terrible decision
by Carroll. I don’t care if you agree with the decision or not, you share that information in private, and once he’s made that decision, you support him fully – at least publicly.
This just makes Carroll look extremely self-centered; he takes a moment that rightfully should have belonged to Sanchez and turned it in to something all about him; wow, I’m totally shocked.
Sanchez would have been stupid not to go once Bradford and McCoy both decided to stay in school. He’ll be the second quarterback taken. Sanchez could have used “more experience in the college game?” The most successful USC quarterback in the pros is the one who didn’t even start a single game. It’s a useless excuse from Carroll that smacks of nothing less than narcissism.
Sanchez may have been a more ‘polished’ quarterback (whatever the hell that means), but the NFL doesn’t draft polish. They draft raw talent and arm strength. He would make a whole bunch less $$ with a much more crowded QB class coming out next year. It’s the same reason Staff left UGA. A lot of us (myself included) thought he could use another year, but the fact is the QB class is so thin this year you almost can’t blame him for leaving. And you would have never seen Mark Richt pull this stunt at a press conference. Recruits will remember this one; they’ll at the very least be reminded about it.
As much as Pete may not like Sanchez coming out, it was the right financial decision to make. And finally, what draft ‘experts’ has Carroll been talking to? Pretty much everyone has him slotted as the #2 QB in the draft. You’d have a hard time naming guys who could slot in ahead of him….Graham Harrell? Gimmicky offense. Didn’t play a lot under center. Chase Daniel? Doesn’t have the measurables for the NFL; too short, will be a hard sell in the pros.
My God, one draft board has Rhett Bomar – yes, that Rhett Bomar – as the #5 QB in this draft. If that doesn’t tell you all that you need to know, well, you must be Pete Carroll.
by CAJason80 on Jan 15, 2009 10:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
"The most successful USC quarterback in the pros is the one who didn’t even start a single game."
Very good point, Jason. I didn’t remember that one.
by Fox 71 on Jan 16, 2009 3:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
but I’d point out that Cassel isn’t the QB that he is because of Cheatey. It is because of Josh McDaniel who worked with him as his QB coach/OC and the NE coaching staff/system. Your point in itself makes Cheatey look like a fool. NOBODY knows which QB’s are going to pan out and which will fail. If Cheatey knew all along how great Cassel was going to be, why was he on the bench? Hopefully, the nation realizes what a douche Cheatey is.
by BlueReign on Jan 16, 2009 1:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
AM 570 Softball Interview & Ball Wash with Petroswashad##%#$
Funny how ‘the old P’ softballed petie and helped him spin the press conference gone awry. He didn’t even call him on the standing/sitting issue. wow. Money needs to cowboy up. what’s up with that? If you watch it on Sports center Petie walks off like he did after the 2006 UCLA defeat. I hope that RN really can leverage this with recruits…Hilarious.
by venturabruin on Jan 15, 2009 11:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
pc: "The NFL wants kids to stay in school"
Just watched a video of pc’s rant. In it he said that the NFL wanted kids to stay in school.
As he said it, his nose began to grow.
If the NFL wanted kids to stay in school, the NFL would say so and it would not allow them to come out until they or their classmates graduate.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Jan 16, 2009 5:14 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, Pete
Your well publicized self-serving tactics are certainly going to be noted by a certain coach across town and rehashed in countless conversations with elite recruits deciding between your “institution” and UCLA, and my guess is SUC will lose many of these future recruiting battles for years to come.
Pout on, Pete!
by godblesstyus95 on Jan 16, 2009 6:58 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Nice Way to Help Dirty in the Draft
How about calling you out on your perceived weaknesses, publicly.
It probably won’t matter too much — cheety’s NFL credentials probably don’t qualify him to evaluate talent.
But, still, not the letter of recommendation you’d want.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Jan 16, 2009 7:05 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Plaschke
Plaschke at the LAT is all over this one today. Unfortunately, he cannot bring himself to just spell out the words “S-E-L-F-I-S-H J-E-R-K” to describe Cheatey, which would pretty much sum up this whole story.
Here’s the link:
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-plaschke-sanchez16-2009jan16,0,677327.column
By the way, that photo of Cheatey giving a weak, pseudo/quasi handshake to Sanchez says it all. That handshake, along with Cheatey’s comments, say, “Thanks for nothing.”
by Barnes2JJ on Jan 16, 2009 8:23 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
ARRGHH!
A link to the fishwrap! Sorry, that does it for me. I’m going out to play golf.
by Fox 71 on Jan 16, 2009 8:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I know, I know
But anti-Cheatey is anti-Cheatey.
For tormenting us all with your incessant golfing, may your first stroke be a slice. But may you allow yourself to take a mulligan, and I wish you a great game thereafter.
by Barnes2JJ on Jan 16, 2009 9:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Great quote
Plaschke writes: “Academic institution. Football program. On this day, in this place, the two entities might as well have been Venus and Mars”.
Actually, Plaschke is giving them way to much credit. Venus and Mars on their best day. Venus and NGC 6397 is more typical.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
by gbruin on Jan 16, 2009 9:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice geeky reference
I didn’t expect to see NGC 6397 ever written on a sports blog.
by gilbert on Jan 16, 2009 9:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
National news
Cheatey’s act is the lead take on Jim Rome this morning and Jim is quite critical of Petey’s behavior. Look for him to repeat this on his ESPN show this afternoon. Ah, it’s good for the country (every coach and every recruit) to hear this.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
by gbruin on Jan 16, 2009 9:14 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Later, I heard Rome
defend Cheatey, somewhat, to a caller, who had lambasted Peat’s actions as making sure that it was all about Peat. No, Rome said, it wasn’t that. It was that he had given his best advice to Sanchez, and Sanchez hadn’t taken it. THAT’S why he was so upset and went off.
I’m thinking, and your point is…? Left unsaid was that either explanation reveals small-minded, selfish behavior. For these, or any other reasons, once the decision is made, support your player.
by Bruinut on Jan 17, 2009 8:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
More Pile-on
Even trOJan water carrier Arash Markazi of SI.com says Petey has embarrassed both himself and Dirty.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/arash_markazi/01/16/carroll/index.html
by Tydides on Jan 16, 2009 9:17 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
When their own have turned on them (Wolf, Markazi, Plaschke)
Things have gotten real bad.
by gilbert on Jan 16, 2009 9:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
e.g.,
Judas, Brutus & Cassius…
Love My Bruins
by Bruingirl83 on Jan 16, 2009 10:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
At the Ninth level of Hell
Each being devoured by one of the three faces of petey?
by Bruins102NCAA on Jan 18, 2009 2:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice Timing Too
Still lots of time for this to be considered before LOI day.
by bru79 on Jan 16, 2009 10:16 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Highly Unusual...
It’s just very weird for a coach to be saying what he really feels about one of his players coming out early. The fact that Coach Carroll chose to say for this the record instead of just to Sanchez in private speaks volumes.
Here’s a video link from that si.com pasted via YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcGCMZKniks&eurl=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/extramustard/01/16/watch-friday-night-lights/index.html&feature=player_embedded
I may work with the Waves, but I'm still a Bruin!
by HoozierDaddy on Jan 16, 2009 10:25 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I had to check back to make sure I didn't dream this.
Really Pete? Really?
I can understand Petey being miffed by having his best chance for success next season leaving early, but how completely stupid can he be? He had to realize that his behavior at the presser, and later rant would be picked up by the press, and that other programs will be using this against him with recruits starting today; is his ego really this big, or is he just a spoiled brat?
Whatever we may think about the quality of Figueroa Trade & Tech, Sanchez is set to receive a degree at the end of the upcoming semester and is likely a top-10 pick in this year’s draft, while Petey has three 5-star QB’s in waiting. I really don’t get the surprise on the fighting OJ’s part that Sanchez would leave, and don’t get just how pissed Petey is to see him go – he knows how much $$ Leinart lost by returning for his senior year, plus his program is better suited to see a QB leave than any other in D-1.
by bruinhoo on Jan 16, 2009 11:49 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Do I have to choose one?
is his ego really this big, or is he just a spoiled brat?
by Bruinut on Jan 17, 2009 8:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
MARK MAY!
I reaaaaallyyyyy can’t stand this guy. He was just on ESPN defending petey’s actions yesterday saying petey was really only looking out for sanchez’s best interests. uh, yeah. Does anyone ever remind this guy how much of a tool he is. Oh and he also just said sanchez will be a better pro than Georgia’s Stafford. I CAN FEEL THE FOUNDATIONS CRACKING AND CRUMBLING IN THE GHETTO! LETS KEEP THIS GOING!!!
by Bruinsmo on Jan 16, 2009 12:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
i guess taylor mays fell for it
it’s funn how pc’s trying to spin this, he was just competing to get his point across, uh ok.
say what you want about sanchez, but the facts seem straightforward. he seems to be a lock for a top 10 draft position, he’s graduating on time, he’s following leinart who stayed for a 5th yr under similar circumstances only to see his draft stock flounder, new oc. who can blame him? why would his own coach take such a childish, self-serving approach to it all? pete carroll ladies and gents- whining isn’t everything, it’s the only thing…
i’m just waiting for him to say it’s rick neuheisel’s fault somehow. he’d never do something like that, that darn neuheisel must’ve put a spell on him, wasn’t he into santeria at washington?
Across The Face
by rb bruin on Jan 16, 2009 2:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Why does.....
Petey somehow remind me of the warden from Shawsank Redemption???
Petey says, “I was trying to send the message that this decision is very important.”
MY TRANSLATION:
“I was trying to send the message that if you cross me and not give me what I want I will make sure you are banished from this school and I will bury you.”
Wow, this guy is scary.
by Bruinsmo on Jan 16, 2009 3:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Around the Horn on Friday
ripped Petey apart too. Couldn’t find a link but all four guys basically called him a selfish jerk. A direct quote from Woody Paige: “We’ve finally seen Pete Carroll’s true colors out in the open”. It might have been the best 2 minutes of TV i’ve ever watched
by bucknellbruin on Jan 17, 2009 12:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Buy or Sell
First segment on the video. Here’s a hyperlink.
Holy crap when Jay Mariotti says you are acting like a spoiled brat that’s BAD.
by Seanny Rotten on Jan 18, 2009 9:19 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yup!
I saw that. They ALL ripped him. Jim Rome ripped him too! It was great!!!
by Bruinsmo on Jan 17, 2009 12:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Leaving early?
Has it occurred to anyone that it is not “leaving early” when you have your degree? This is college remember. Also, plety of QB’s have done well when given time and patience to mature. Look at Bono, Young, Aikman, Staubach, Ramsey, Warner, Schroeder, etc.
Powder to the People
by bruinski on Jan 18, 2009 9:31 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Correct me if I'm wrong
Hasn’t Dirty been with usc for 4 years already? Isn’t he getting his degree? So exactly what fraud of a graduate degree would he need to get in order to stick around, Ballroom Dancing?
by UCLA4Life on Jan 18, 2009 11:09 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
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