Discussion

Despite sanctions, USC basketball tries to persevere

Updated: January 10, 2010, 2:54 AM ET
By Ramona Shelburne | ESPNLosAngeles.com

BERKELEY -- She has been checking for signs, as you would expect a wife to do in the first few days and weeks after her husband learned of such a disappointing decision.

Lack of sleep? Depression? Anger?

USC basketball coach Kevin O'Neill would be entitled to any of these emotions.

The painful self-imposed sanctions leveled on O'Neill's surging program by the school have been sinking in to all their guts in the days since USC athletic director Mike Garrett informed O'Neill of ...

Read full story

ESPN Conversations


You must be signed in to post a comment

Already have an account?

You are fully responsible for the content you post. Content that includes profanity, personal attacks or antisocial behavior (such as "spamming" or "trolling"), or other inappropriate content or material will be removed. We reserve the right to block any user who violates our terms of use, including removing all content posted by that user.

PETE CARROLL

Pete Carroll

The Seattle Seahawks fired Jim Mora in a surprise move. The team is reportedly courting USC coach Pete Carroll.

LATEST NEWS
ANALYSIS
VIDEO

EDITORS' PICKS

  • No Backing Down
    Don Mattingly didn't back down from his recent comments, nor should he.
  • What If? What Then?
    What do the Lakers do if Dwight Howard decides to sign elsewhere?
  • Blast From The Past
    Alvin Gentry would like another chance to coach the Clippers.
  • Back To The Top
    Will Dwight Howard ever return to his pre-injury dominance?
  • Glue Guy
    Matt Greene's return to the lineup has given the Kings a much-needed jolt.

Facebook » Twitter »

MORE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HEADLINES