Category — Mike Garrett
USC’s Garrett Still Has 1 Huge Fan
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Though he has taken a beating in the media and got run out of his position as athletic director at USC, Mike Garrett still has fans in high places. From the popular letters section of the L.A. Times today:
“There doesn’t seem to be much love shown for Mike Garrett and I would like to correct this if I may. I think in the future, the last 17 years will be known as 1 of the Golden Ages of USC sports. It is doubtful to me if we will ever win as many NCAA championships in such a short period of time as we have done under Mike. The football was fun; the basketball was fun; the track & field a glimmering of its past glory under impossible circumstances (the limitation of scholarships imposed on USC).
I would also like to point out that for 50 years as a loyal Trojan, I prayed for someone with the ability, foresight and courage to attempt to build our own sports arena. This was accomplished by Mike Garrett even though there were numerous predecessors who attempted unsuccessfully to do the same thing.
Let’s not kid ourselves — things were wonderful under Mike and although I hope things will be even better under Pat Haden, I think we owe Mr. Garrett a very deep debt of gratitude.”
Jerry H. Buss
El Segundo
July 24, 2010 No Comments
Backfield In Motion
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Pat Haden will take over as athletic director at USC, replacing Mike Garrett, who is retiring. At least that’s the story at SC and I’m sure officials are sticking to it. That isn’t the only change on the Trojan landscape.
The school announced it is returning Reggie Bush’s Heisman Trophy and ordered on-campus murals of Bush and former SC basketball star O.J. Mayo to be removed.
And your point is? Seriously.
ESPN LA
July 20, 2010 No Comments
Letting His Guard Down
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He’s got a ton of critics, L.A. Times sportswriters being among the most consistent ones, but USC AD Mike Garrett also has plenty of supporters. They believe all the heat he gets from overzealous boosters and others is unfair and frequently unjustified. Despite the criticism, USC athletics have flourished since Garrett became AD in 1993. But now with the NCAA breathing down the school’s neck again for the Reggie Bush affair and the troubles surrounding O.J. Mayo, the critics are barking again and some would love to see his departure. Garrett gets the blame for all the problems SC encounters.
L.A. Times
February 13, 2010 No Comments
