When asked whether he could make more money at USC or in the NFL, Tyler didn't mince words.
"USC, they breaking bread," he said while making a gesture of large stack of money.
Southern California coach Lane Kiffin was not amused and suspended Tyler for all team activities leading up to and including the Sept. 3 opener against Minnesota.
"I am disappointed that I let down all the people who have supported me as I have been working through some personal issues," Tyler said in a statement released by the school. "I realize how my behavior and my statements, even though I was joking, can reflect poorly on so many people. As a veteran player, I should know that my job is to be an example for the younger guys."
Tyler battled for playing time in the deep Trojans backfield last season but did pile up 913 rushing yards with nine touchdowns. He had a serious shot of being the team's starter in the opening game as the team's only tailback with any significant experience.
The Trojans are entering the second year of a postseason ban during four years of NCAA probation stemming from illegal benefits provided to Reggie Bush.
