SB Nation’s new UTEP blog Miner Rush listened to Tim Floyd’s introductory press conference and came away impressed with how he handled everything, even the questions about the allegations that he funneled money to a handler for O.J. Mayo.
UTEP Blog: Floyd Handles Himself Well At First Press Conference
This was an introductory press conference. Perhaps, I shouldn't get too carried away and maybe I shouldn't read too much into the remarks made by a coach whose had his fair share of time handling the press. There's no denying though, that the Miner program is stronger today than it was yesterday. Today, we have genuine excitement. We don't know if Arnett Moultrie is seriously considering going pro. We don't know if anyone else will transfer. We don't know if Tony Barbee's recruits, including John Bohannon, will still come to El Paso or even if Tim Floyd wants them. Despite all that, we do know that "it just feels right."
Meanwhile, SB Nation’s USC blog Conquest Chronicles writes that Floyd being hired at UTEP should lessen the sanctions USC will receive by the NCAA.
In the end, I’m inclined to think that the Trojans are going to be punished to some degree. Simply from a PR perspective, the NCAA can’t launch a 4-year investigation that proves absolutely nothing. That’s just how life works. But, the fact that Tim Floyd is coaching again in college basketball does increase the odds that USC may avoid any sanctions that are overly severe.
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