[JMN]

What a bunch of horse puckey!!

The coach INTENDED to strike the QB.

Let's see:

1) Coach on field - USC
2) Coach intentionally strikes player - PF or USC? Doesn't matter, eject him!
3) The Mtn West didn't see a problem with it - CYA; protecting the coach; losers.
4) Wonder where the kids from the lower levels get the idea that they can get away with anything!

My view is that if the coach had stayed in the box where he was required to be by rule, then this incident would never have happened.

Too bad the coach doesn't step up and take it like a man. I can respect his honesty (not condone his actions) if he said "I acted inappropriately and do not excuse my actions. I apologize to the QB and ask his forgiveness. In the heat of the action, I lost my judgement and acted foolishly. I'm sorry!"

Wouldn't that be refreshing??