USC linebacker Rey Maualuga may or may not be the top linebacking prospect headed to the NFL Draft. Workouts over the next month or two are likely to determine that. But regardless of draft status, Maualuga has become an outright celebrity while starring for USC, a status that may have ultimately been cemented by this, unwitting tango with ESPN sideline reporter extraordinaire Erin Andrews, which was dug up and sent our way by L.A. TIMES blogger Adam Rose.
Yes, that’s Maualuga who walks all the way from the sideline to inches behind Andrews and busts some serious moves right behind her. It’s harder to figure out whether it’s more surprising that Maualuga didn’t go even more overboard (hey, he had Erin Andrews at her disposal and clearly he’s just joking around. What harm would it have done?) or that Andrews somehow didn’t hear him walk up while wearing cleats and traipsing across the ESPN designated video area. It may not be hard plastic, but there had to be a decent amount of clickety-clack coming from his feet, and there was no one else around to defray the noise.
Andrews clearly wasn’t thrilled with the move, but she looked more confused and slightly terrified at what Maualuga may have done than anything else. After all, she didn’t see his dance. It retrospect, if she saw it she probably would have laughed. At this point, failing a faux spanking, Andrews has probably been a victim of everything else.
Enjoy the video. It’s an instant classic, and a highlight from a Rose Bowl that started strong, became a blowout and never quite got that whole spirited comeback going the way it was trying to, even if some of the photos you’ll get from Brooks were pretty terrific. Don’t worry, they’re coming.
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5:32 pm on January 3rd, 2009
I cant stand $C, but Rey is the man. Hits like a freight train. He shoulda smacked that a$$.
9:15 am on January 4th, 2009
That's gold, Jerry!
10:11 am on January 4th, 2009
All class. Just like the rest of Petey Pom Pom's lawless program. See a police dog? Kick it. Have a Heisman winner who murdered two people? Invite him to practice and pose for pictures with him. Have a roommate (Jarrett) thinking about transferring? Have a booster (Leinart's dad) pay his rent and then feign ignorance to the NCAA. Want a new house? Have agents come by practice and buy one for your players. Have a recruit wavering? Get Reggie Bush on the line, then deny it when the recruit admits it on ESPN.
On the bright side, at least Rey is just smacking asses now, instead of kicking them and yelling "I OWN THE POLICE." Can't spell SUCK without $UC.
3:33 pm on January 4th, 2009
Yeah, Jeff, your post clearly shows what "All class" is all about.
12:57 am on January 5th, 2009
Too Funny!!!
6:33 pm on January 5th, 2009
Rey has been to the promised land, and I am so, so jealous.
12:31 pm on January 6th, 2009
Has Erin considered hiring 24-hour security? This little pseudo-gyration was innocent enough, but what if other players try the bump 'n' grind on innocent Erin?