What Tim Floyd's Resignation Means for USC's Athletic Program

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A guy who was a good and knowledgeable on the basketball court, but not a good a good collegiate basketball coach.

These recruits took notice of what was quickly shaping up in University Park.

Now, Floyd has taken notice, too.

I think Floyd’s resignation is a great thing for the entire USC athletic department. As far as the basketball team goes, the team is absolutely in dire need of repair. It’s best if they just revamp everything and start over.

The basketball program has a great arena to build upon in the Galen Center. A great city to recruit for and a great university to back itself up with, as well.

With a new start, I feel happy for the future of USC Basketball.

And this resignation definitely has some affiliation with the USC football team and the ongoing investigation by the NCAA.

As most know, the NCAA had two simultaneous investigations: The aforementioned with O.J. Mayo and the one involving former Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush.

A few months ago, the NCAA actually conjoined the two into one major one, in an effort to decided if USC falls under the category of “lack of institutional control.”

Although USC may not have been able to prevent Bush’s incident, it can be argued the investigation into the basketball program was avoidable.

But with Floyd’s resignation, most can’t help but read into the situation.

Did he resign as a direct result of the investigation? Was it a coerced resignation forced upon by Athletic Director Mike Garrett?

Either way, I feel getting rid of Floyd is a real plus for USC Athletics.

Hopefully, the NCAA can begin to consider that USC has control of their athletic programs.

The one mistake that has befallen the program resulted because of an unethical coach in Floyd.

I still don’t believe the USC football program will be hit hard, if at all, as a result of the investigation. I just don’t see it happening.

The Floyd resignation story amid the basketball investigation certainly will help separate the two programs.

The Floyd's departure means big things for USC: The investigation can begin to clear up.

The basketball program can start back up again.

Also, football program can remain independent from the basketball program.

They are two different programs, right?

A lot has happened in the last few days involving Floyd and USC, but I’m pretty sure it’s all for the better.

Here’s to a good recovery for USC Basketball, and to Lakers Assistant Coach Brian Shaw becoming Floyd’s successor.  

This article was originally written for The Purple Trojan

Brian Wagner is a Staff Writer at Most Valuable Network

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