Here is a statement from USC AD
Lynn Swann on this morning's news report regarding men's basketball assistant coach
Tony Bland:
"We were shocked to learn this morning through news reports about the FBI investigation and arrests related to NCAA basketball programs, including the arrest of USC assistant coach Tony Bland. USC Athletics maintains the highest standards in athletic compliance across all of our programs and does not tolerate misconduct in any way. We will cooperate fully with the investigation and will assist authorities as needed, and if these allegations are true, will take the needed actions."
And, here is a statement from USC VP for Athletic Compliance Mike Blanton:
"This morning we were surprised to learn of the FBI investigation and arrest of USC Basketball assistant coach
Tony Bland. After learning of these allegations Bland was placed on immediate administrative leave.
"USC places the highest priority on athletic compliance and is taking this situation very seriously. Accordingly, we have hired former FBI director Louis J. Freeh, and his firm, Freeh Group International Solutions, to work with us in conducting an internal investigation into this matter so that we can take action quickly and appropriately.
"This morning, we reached out proactively to both the NCAA and the FBI to pledge our full cooperation and to learn more details. Everyone associated with the program will cooperate fully with these investigations and will assist authorities as needed."
