you can’t draw that conclusion, and you can’t defend Carroll’s classlessness by saying it was Neuheisel’s fault. Ridiculous yellow, hack journalism from Plaschke (imagine that).

This is not from a UCLA fan. I could not care less about UCLA. I am a BAMA fan and I echo thoughts of anyone outside the USC fanbase. If Carroll kept taking knees, UCLA would have gotten the ball back with probably 30 seconds left, nearly impossible that they would have been able tie the game up, nearly. If Carroll wanted to do it different, since they were gonna take timeouts, run some draws and maybe try for a first down. That would have made it a moot point. Instead, he goes for the classless way to end the game and then celebrates like he just won the BCS title. You sir have you head so far up Pete’s ass, you cannot be considered a reasonable sports journalist. Please turn in your press credentials at the nearest Goodwill location. I am sure many homeless would do a better job.

I can see how UCLA calling time would prompt a coach to run a play, but I can also see how UCLA can’t NOT call TO. I know they needed two scores and the game was effectively over, but you don’t just give up and let time expire if you can stop the clock. That tells your players you don’t believe in them.

USuC didn’t try to run out the clock with this. Pete Carroll had them throw a play action pass and then led his team as they giggled, pointed, and taunted UCLA. Why couldn’t they just run the ball or go for a first down?

I think there’s a difference between killing clock and going up top for a long pass.

when he mouths “Scoreboard” with a grin on his face. Number 91 for USC needs to get knocked on his ass for sticking his tongue out and bobbing his head.

…used to be a class program, but that was 20-30 years ago. This weak-minded immaturity used to reside only in Miami or whatever program Barry Switzer was running. I pray that Alabama always remains above such widespread tacky me-first misbehavior…and I hope UCLA pays ’em back soon with a loss.

Well, for one, that Auburn TD was with our whole 2nd string in, and we didnt start celebrating like some app. state vs michigan monumental upset. Carroll’s reaction definitely doesn’t help his case.

…I don’t give two squirts of pee about the call…it’s the garbage reactions you see on the sideline after the TD that make my skin crawl….