Monday, February 12, 2007

Carroll: Recruit's words got 'twisted' - LA Daily News
USC coach Pete Carroll said Friday he is "not fazed" by a university investigation into whether NCAA rules were broken in the recruitment of star tailback Joe McKnight because "nothing happened so we won't get penalized."

McKnight caused a controversy during his news conference to announce he signed with USC on Wednesday, when he suggested he picked the Trojans after he listened to a conversation between Carroll and former tailback Reggie Bush.

Before he signed, McKnight was concerned about possible NCAA penalties against USC involving allegations Bush received improper benefits from agents.

Carroll said Friday he was looking for a tape of McKnight's...conference...

Also, Lawyer: Bush had no contact with recruits - LA Times
Trojans enter SEC recruiting wars - Memphis Commercial-Appeal via Knoxville News
[Farrell] Don't believe the rumors: Pete Carroll isn't cheating - Sporting News

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