USC Coach Pete Carroll said statements about him that were attributed to former Notre Dame Coach Charlie Weis on an Internet site were “untrue” and “irresponsible.”

In an online Q&A with IrishIllustrated.com, Weis was asked:

“Is it frustrating to you Pete Carroll, for example, portrayed in one way …”

To which Weis responded:

“Let me ask you this question: You guys know about things that go on in different places. Was I living with a grad student in Malibu, or was I living with my wife in my house? You could bet that if I were living with a grad student here in South Bend, it would be national news. He’s doing it in Malibu and it’s not national news. What’s the difference? I don’t understand. Why is it okay for one guy to do things like that, but for me, I’m scrutinized when I swear. I’m sorry for swearing; absolve my sins.”

When asked about Weis’ post, Carroll answered, “It’s untrue, it’s irresponsible, and it’s incredible he’d be talking about me like that.”

(via LATIMES | Photo credit: Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)