Yardbarker: O.J. Mayo

Tim Floyd - $1,000 = O.J. Mayo

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:45:15 -0500

The story that USC head basketball coach Tim Floyd loves to tell is how O.J. Mayo came to Los Angeles. Little ol' Timmy was just sitting in his office when Mayo calls and tells him he doesn't want to be part of tradition at one of those big schools; he wants to forge his own at a non-basketball power.Well, now it seems that Mayo might have been nudged towards USC when Floyd paid Mayo's handler $1,000. Louis Johnson, the former associate of Mayo's, told the Web site that Rodne...

The Juice Factor could make Gibson Stay at 'SC

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:37:17 -0500

Could O.J. Mayo influence Taj Gibson to stay at USC for his senior season?

Apparently there is some big bike race going on in Europe right now

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:16:46 -0500

SOMEWHERE IN EUROPE — In late-breaking news, SSNN has learned that apparently there is an enormous bicycle race going on in Europe right now, and that there are a handful of people who actually really care about what happens. “Yes, I can confirm that the Tour de France is indeed taking place right now, as it [...]

Create The Caption #251

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:03:44 -0500

(Usually) Everyday I'll throw out a photo from the AP or one of the bigger sites and you provide the caption. Hilarity ensues. I'm also adding a handful of links at the bottom of the page that you should check out each day. Yesterday's Winners.... "This is an absolute disgrace. You should all be ashamed with your performance tonight. You clearly have no idea how to fight."- pickitup "You all are a complete disgrace to Bill Laimbeer's Combat Basketball."- G...

Create The Caption #234

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:45:30 -0500

(Usually) Everyday I'll throw out a photo from the AP or one of the bigger sites and you provide the caption. Hilarity ensues. I'm also adding a handful of links at the bottom of the page that you should check out each day. Last Thursday's Winners.... "I can't believe OJ Mayo didn't want our extra ticket to The Lion King...do you think Beasley wants to catch Little Mermaid tomorrow?"- Matt "Dude - you know this is Stephon Marbury's ride? I am totally no...

Did the T-Wolves Get This One Right?

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:11:32 -0500

Two years ago they made the mistake of shipping out Brandon Roy before he had ever played a game for them. They got back Randy Foye. Exactly. So when the Timberwolves took O.J. Mayo with the third pick, as we predicted here at LBS, I wasn't too surprised. I just really [...]

T-Wolves Set on O.J. Mayo?

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:12:33 -0500

I love the way drafts work. Anything an executive says is either the truth, or a fabrication in order to throw everyone off the scent. Such a fun mind game. But after the Timberwolves worked out O.J. Mayo, it was hard to take GM Jim Stack's comments as anything other than telling.

Huggins rejected Mayo

Wed, 28 May 2008 07:18:50 -0500

Brad Underwood, an assistant basketball coach at Kansas State, told the Konza Rotary Club (can somebody please explain to me what a rotary club is) that O.J. Mayo called Bob Huggins around the time of national letter of intent signing day and begged the coach to allow him to play for K-State. Huggins reportedly rejected Mayo's plea.

Just In Mayo No Longer with BDA Management

Thu, 22 May 2008 18:16:59 -0500

Even though there was 'no truth' to the allegations and no one has 'done anything wrong' Mayo and Bill Duffy Associates have parted ways! Andrews went onto to say that all of the speculation was "not fair" to Mayo and "we will request that the Players Association waive the standard 15-day cooling off period enabling O.J. to sign with new representation immediately."

NCAA Sports: Paying Players...Even John Wooden Was Guilty Of It!

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:54:51 -0500

With O.J. Mayo getting a full court press of questions surrounding his suspicion for taking money and other gifts from an area sports promoter and area sports agent, will the NCAA finally get a handle on the cash being passed under the table? www.rawsportsblog.com

What's Up with USC and NCAA Violations?

Tue, 13 May 2008 10:45:23 -0500

OJ Mayo, Reggie Bush, and that whole Mike Williams episode. What's going on in Southern California?

OJ Mayo

Mon, 12 May 2008 19:37:19 -0500

Fire everybody. Make a clean start. That's what I'd do.

New York Knicks: James Dolan Still Running the Show

Mon, 12 May 2008 08:29:24 -0500

As we already know, the Utah Jazz and San Antonio Spurs have tied their series two apiece. Scott Skiles is a Milwaukeeite. And, perhaps at this very instant, Mike D'Antoni is on the phone with his real estate agent trying to convince Alex Rodriguez's to sell him his suite in the Trump Towers, after the falling out of the two New York socialites.

USC Should Stand For University Of Soliciting Cash!

Mon, 12 May 2008 08:16:11 -0500

First a report came out about Reggie Bush accepting gifts while he played football at the University of Southern California, now it's O.J. Mayo's turn to field questions about taking money and other gifts in his only year on the court. www.rawsportsblog.com

How Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley, Or O.J. Mayo Could End Up A Denver Nugget

Sun, 11 May 2008 11:12:26 -0500

The Denver Nuggets have the 20th selection in the 2008 NBA Draft and are leaning towards several candidates. How many people reading this thought they have a chance of landing Michael Beasley, Derrick Rose, or O.J. Mayo? www.rawsportsblog.com