Bumped - I may have some thoughts on this later...P

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Timmy was sold down the river.  LA Times Story  Most of us nailed this one.  AD Garrett cuts off personal communication......sound familiar?  AD Garrett releases LOIs w/out consulting the head coach.....we suspected this?!?! AD Garrett leaves a program and a successful coach blowing in the wind in the face of public scrutiny.....obviously!  AD Garrett is instrumental in allowing a barrage of unsubstantiated Internet rumors to destroy a great Trojan recruiting class and bring down the rapidly rising Trojan basketball program.....yes!  

And, to add salt to our wounds, Timmy proclaims his innocence.  Many of us with managerial business experience know that you can't successfully run a business without clear lines of communication.  We know that employees do not want to work for an employer who does not have their back.

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{Update: Apparently, CJ had the flu this week. Funny how no one heard about this before the game. And, it sure doesn't explain why CJ didn't get a rush against OSU}

Here are my gripes:

1) CJ Gable is inexplicably in the doghouse. CJ has the most starts among the RBs, 15 career TDs, and has been called by our coaches as the best all-around back. Despite averaging + 25 yds per KO return and being in the top 10 on our all-time KO return list, he has also been replaced on KO returns. I count at least 16 plays for +20 yard gains from CJG who is a dual threat as a great receiving back. Anyone remember this critical play in a tight game on the road:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw-SJZQFuHs

Joe McFumbles is dangerous, yet averages 1 fumble per game. To all the Stafon-lovers, it is time to admit that he is our current version of Chauncey Washington – tough inside runner with limited break away potential, frequently missed holes, scores easy garbage TDs with the occasional long, untouched run. Our running success was greatly exaggerated by long McFumbles runs against OSU and UW. The truth is that the running game has been extremely inconsistent as clearly evidenced by our 3rd down conversion, or lack thereof, rate.

WHY IS CJG IN THE DOGHOUSE?

2) The CJG situation is eerily familiar to the Vidal Hazelton situation last season. Vidal had 50 receptions as a soph in 2007. Yet, was injured and benched inexplicably by the coaches in 2008. Anyone remember this play by Vidal against Notre Dame:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymfbrjf7e5k

Vidal was ahead of a young Rojo on the depth chart. So, why was Vidal basically run out of the program? Let’s face it, David Ausberry is simply not a very good football player. With secondaries focused on Damian and RoJo injured, how valuable would it be to have a good #2 receiver playing?

Why was Vidal run out of the program and why is CJG currently being run out of the program? It certain can’t be talent-level or merit-based. CJG is even listed as a co-starter on the depth chart, yet has 0 rushes in the last 2 games.

Would USC’s struggling offense be much better with Vidal and CJ seeing significant time right now? Is the coaching staff so arrogant to think that they can coach us to wins without our best players on the field by playing favorites and riding a wave of megalomaniacal grandeur? Pete’s arrogance has hurt the program!

I hope CJG announces his transfer this week. PC believes that he is more important than the players on the field. Clearly, we need to play our best players to win. PC’s merit-based competition theme is a joke and a sham.

I'm trying to take a break for SC hoops until we hear more from Dixon.  Did any of you see the Kiffin piece on OTL this weekend?  I personally am rooting hard for Kiff.  I love to see him ruffling feathers and stepping on toes in the SEC.  I really hope he does some damage in that conference soon. 3 months on the job and he pulls in a top 15 recruiting class.  If he continues that recruiting success, he will eventually stick it to Urban, Les, and Nick. Fight on, Kiff.