Wolf: Timmeh "Deliberately" "Lied" To "Keep Mayo's Image Clean"

by Nestor on Jun 13, 2009 7:41 AM PDT

Clearly, Floyd knew the large role Mayo's handler, Rodney Guillory, had with his star player and he worried about it becoming a public issue. Maybe he also did not want the media to get wind of Guillory's unlimited access within the program.
But Floyd never did enough to rein in Guillory, obviously fearful to upset his star guard. He constantly tried to pump up Mayo to reporters, telling them of his leadership skills and maturity, but it often seem contrived in conversations.

When Mayo punched teammate Daniel Hackett and broke Hackett's jaw during an offseason pickup game, Floyd deliberately lied about the incident to keep Mayo's image clean.

In the meantime, Guillory could be found in the basketball offices, the practice gym and the Galen Center for games. If you asked questions about his presence, you'd often get a shrug in reply, which meant Guillory was a necessary evil to secure Mayo.

And that led to Floyd's downfall. His personality changed because he wanted to do whatever it took to make USC an elite program. The problem was Floyd willingly ignored all the caution signs for a player who really changed nothing.

Uhm, so the question becomes why did Wolf wait till now to tell us Floyd lied? When did he find out Floyd lied? If he had know about this before why did he not report it?

From now on why should we believe any of the BS coming out of the mouths of Trojan coaches and administrators? For months/years we have been reading spin all over Southern California's traditional media about what a great kid OJ2 was. Why change it now?

So should we believe the PR nonsense we hear about Petey and his football team via the Trojan spin machine about their character and contributions to the community?

GO BRUINS.

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I'm shocked!

You mean the not all the athletes employed by the University of South Central are saints with out moral blemish? What is this world coming to? You mean to tell me that there is remote possibility that coaches at the prestigious University of Successful Cheaters have their own agendas which they will pursue regardless of the cost. Even if that should mean turning a blind eye to illegal, immoral or inappropriate behavior? Is this possible?

OK, so I’m not shocked. You got me there.

A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden

by MexiBruin on Jun 13, 2009 9:54 AM PDT reply actions

Hopefully, soon to be

University Sanctioned for lack of Control . . .

by Karl II on Jun 13, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Just shows Wolf covers up for SUC

and will only tell the truth when it helps SUC. Now that timmeh has been cut loose, the truth comes out.

"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Jun 13, 2009 10:29 AM PDT reply actions

Hey Nestor

Why don’t you invite Wolf in for a chat? The questions you asked are good ones. When did he form the conclusion that Timmeh lied, and what was it that made him form that conclusion? I think you can very properly tell him that unless he answers those questions forthrightly, he has forfeited his right to have anything he says taken seriously.

Or in other words, Wolfie, you’re as big a part of the coverup as Timmeh.

by Fox 71 on Jun 13, 2009 12:32 PM PDT reply actions

now the beginnings of their cover up story...

they fire the coach
and now everything that went wrong was the coach’s fault.
we had no idea, he was lying to us all along. how would we know?
blah, blah, blah. sure…

Across The Face

by rb bruin on Jun 13, 2009 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

luckily

Floyd quit without even discussing it or notifying the university, so they can’t claim they had control. They can scapegoat him (I like verbing nouns), but they can’t claim they ever had anything under control. Though I am sure they will claim they were about to fire him anyway (which I would dispute, just saying).

by sponkey21 on Jun 14, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions

The Title Gets My Vote

for the deepest example of understatement and socratic irony ever written.
Little Timmie deliberately lied? You must be kidding! (Actually, is there any other kind of “lie?” Wouldn’t an “indeliberate lie” just be a mistake?)
He bravely did it to keep Mayo’s image clean? (“Timmie the stoic hero.”) Honestly, since when did Mayo have a clean image to protect? Is anyone arguing that Mayo’s situation wasn’t a treacherous can of worms before he even finished high school?

Hilarious. Wolf is the clueless buffoon in this modern-day Shakespearean farce.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Jun 16, 2009 1:57 PM PDT reply actions

Wouldn't it be fun to have a Q and A with Wolfie?

And have it be in a context where you got to ask as many follow-up questions as you wanted until you got a straight, responsive answer. In other words, wouldn’t it be fun to take Wolfie’s deposition.

(And going WAY off topic – have any BN-ers tried Wolf or Wolfe or Wolfie (can’t remember) Burgers on Lake a little north of Colorado? The last time I was there (three plus years ago), the burgers were great and the fries were better. It’s would be a worthwhile stop after a game at the Rose Bowl. It’s strange how my mind took me from this idiot blogger to a great hamburger joint. Maybe I’m hungry.)

by Fox 71 on Jun 16, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions

I've been there

and I believe it is “Wolfe Burgers.” I can even picture it—on the east side of the street. I went there myself a couple years ago after a football game. Alas, because we were still in midst of the Dorrellian Era, I was probably indulging in junk food after a loss. I really cannot recall.

Anyway, it’s more fun discussing Wolfe Burgers than Wolf’s cover-ups.

by Barnes2JJ on Jun 16, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Fox,

I would simply love to depose both Wolf and Timmie. That would be almost more fun than I could stand or deserve, and I would absolutely evel in it. I’m certain you would, too.

You, me, and ‘66, dissecting those two hapless fools. Now, that’s enjoying your career.

Afterwards, I’d head to Wolfe’s, just because a giant carb-loaded carnivore’s meal after that adventure sounds all too perfect.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Jun 18, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions