On the field, USC was getting embarrassed by Notre Dame, eventually losing 49-14. On the internet, former player Su’a Cravens was not holding back in criticism of the program. Cravens made sure to clear head coach Clay Helton of the blame, but did not have the same manners for the current players.
https://twitter.com/Sua_Cravens/status/921950789094002688
Cravens knows a thing or two about heart. In his three years with the Trojans, Cravens totaled 207 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 34.5 TFL and 9 interceptions. Cravens put up these numbers while playing both safety and linebacker, a difficult task for some. He was a five-star recruit coming out of high school, and chose USC over more than 20 other schools according to 247sports. Those recruiting tactics that lured Cravens to Los Angeles also came under fire last night.
https://twitter.com/Sua_Cravens/status/921901756623343616
https://twitter.com/Sua_Cravens/status/921902719991975936
The second tweet refers to the Reggie Bush scandal, when Lloyd Lake, a sports agent, sued Bush and his family because Bush had not paid back almost $300,000 in gifts. Amongst the numerous gifts was a limousine ride to the 2005 Heisman presentation, and Bush eventually forfeited his Heisman Trophy from 2005.
Clay Helton and the Trojans have some reflecting to do. While the season is not a total wash, any playoff hopes seem to be dashed with two losses. The coaching staff may pay no attention to Cravens’s comments, but they should be kept in mind.