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USC sophomore point guard Daniel Hackett will be sidelined at least six weeks after suffering multiple fractures of his jaw Thursday afternoon when he was struck by the elbow of teammate O.J. Mayo during a pickup game at the Galen Center. Hackett said Mayo grabbed a rebound and turned to pass before smacking Hackett on the left side of his jaw. Hackett was taken to a hospital and had surgery Friday to wire shut his jaw, which was broken in three places.

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September 30, 2007  11:47 AM ET

they dont have championship hopes.

September 30, 2007  03:28 PM ET

Mayo..." MY Bad."

October 1, 2007  01:17 AM ET

Mayo already causing trouble.....watch out for this guy. Hype is getting to him early. Mayo=Trouble.

October 1, 2007  08:37 AM ET

Yeah.. way to condemn the guy before he even plays a game.. even though he has been a leader since he got on campus, making sure everybody gets to practice on time, etc. Hater Nation doing what it does best.

October 1, 2007  11:27 AM ET

Maybe not a championship this year; but we made sweet 16 after only two years of Coach Floyd. We lost of couple of guys in the NBA draft (wow, I am still amazed by this), but we should still make some noise. And watch out for the upcoming years as other recruits start to believe in Coach Floyd and the USC Trojans.

October 1, 2007  12:45 PM ET

Hey what can i say....the second coming of OJ to SC

October 1, 2007  04:23 PM ET

OJ just wanted to knock him out so that he can be the point guard and control the ball so that he can take 60 shots a game.

October 1, 2007  07:57 PM ET

Who cares? He'll be gone in a year...

October 2, 2007  12:40 PM ET

OJ is a stand up Young Man who would never do anything to hurt his teammates. If people actually played D1 sports they would know it is a war and casualties happen in "WAR". His words will move a "Mountain" and you people will see and hear a well polished human being as the legend grows.

Coach Cliff Green

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October 3, 2007  03:41 PM ET

Just at though; would it have been wise if Sports information department at SC recommended using another first name other than "OJ" for this guy?

October 3, 2007  03:56 PM ET

All USC will do is "WIN". J is a winner and he has been one all of his life. You people need to realize this "FACT". It's a shame people are so negative. Go USC, Go K-State Bill Walker, Go Seton Hall Mike Pilgrim, Go Hampton Matt Pilgrim.
GOD SPEED
Coach Cliff Green

October 4, 2007  08:47 AM ET

Okay let's get this straight, sports is not "WAR." I go to war every day when my tank platoon goes outside the wire at Camp Liberty in Baghdad. We have lost five of our comrades to IEDs since arriving in country in May. It is unfortunate that the USC point guard was injured, it will be interesting nonetheless to see how O.J. Mayo can make the transition to D1 basketball.

October 5, 2007  10:40 AM ET

It is not a "WAR" in the sense of guns and weapons but it is a "War of nutrition. Words have many meaning's explore the dictionary. Don't get me wrong I love the military I have several family members who participate, but I am talking about sports not Baghdad. Learn how to think outside of the box, this is the way coaches talk. OJ will dominate the college scene you just make sure you are watching with a non judgmental eye, Dog Face.

GOD SPEED
GREENMAN

October 5, 2007  12:12 PM ET

Mayo will show his true colors in time, but obviously this was an accident. "Coach" Floyd is garbage. He can coach defense at the collegiate level, I'll give him that. At least SC doesn't have to worry about him slinking around trying to score a NBA job.

October 6, 2007  05:34 PM ET

Even with OJ Mayo, they still won't win enough to get into the NCAA Tournament.

October 6, 2007  05:34 PM ET

Who cares??

October 8, 2007  01:17 PM ET

@Greenman

How does one go about fighting the "war of nutrition"? Should I eat an apple instead of a candy bar?

October 8, 2007  01:18 PM ET

@Greenman

How does one go about fighting the "war of nutrition"? Should I eat an apple instead of a candy bar?

 
October 10, 2007  05:16 PM ET

USC will be in the NCAA tourney, no doubt. You may want to eat the apple, candy will destroy your teeth.

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