We spoke to a Long Beach Poly source tonight prior to the televised announcement by safety Vaughn Telemaque that he was committing to Miami.
“He told USC he was coming because he wanted to get them off his back,” the source said regarding Telemaque’s Sunday commitment.
Monthly Archives: January 2008
Change Of Heart
Now we hear Long Beach Poly safety Vaughn Telemaque committed to Miami. What happened to that verbal to USC over the weekend?
No Nicknames
You might notice when USC plays games at the Galen Center that public-address announcer Petros Papadakis does not have a nickname for guard O.J. Mayo.
That’s because a member of the athletic dept. forbids any nickmames for the special one.
Afternoon Question
Looks Like UTEP
Demetrice Martin accepted a job with UTEP this morning, but don’t be surprised if UCLA weighs in here before it’s over. Martin’s departure sets up the strong possibility that former USC cornerback Kris Richard will join the staff as a graduate assistant.
When It Rains It Pours
USC secondary coach Demetrice Martin was offered jobs by UTEP and Tulane on Wednesday night. And there’s always the chance he might get offered by UCLA, where he recently interviewed with Rick Neuheisel.
Weekend Forum
It’s that time of the week, which means one question per person please, brought to you by Roman Meal, the official bread of top five, er, top 20 recruiting classes.
Caesar Air
Pete Carroll was flying across the country last night recruiting. With only days to go, two of USC’s big question marks are defensive lineman Nick Perry of Detroit, Mich., and linebacker Jurrell Harris of Gadsden, Ala.
Simmons Unlikely
USC guard Marcus Simmons did not practice today and is unlikely to play tomorrow against Arizona because he re-aggravated his sprained ankle. Point guard Angelo Johnson also did not practice because of illness but is expected to be available.
Like Father, Like Son
Nathaniel Hackett was hired as the Buffalo Bills offensive quality control coach to be reunited with quarterback Trent Edwards. He was in Tampa Bay before and previously worked at Stanford with Edwards.