USC recruit Maurice Simmons was convicted Wednesday of robbery and assault with a firearm during a hearing in Compton Superior Court. Simmons could face anywhere from three to eight years in prison, although his attorney will ask for probation. He will also appeal the verdict.

"He can write off his days at USC," said Michael Carney, who is Simmons' attorney. "They're not going to take him."

Carney said he was disappointed with the verdict.

"I truly did not expect this," Carney said. "I thought (the jury) would be hung. Of course we will appeal. I think the judge made an error."

Simmons, a linebacker from Dominguez High in Compton, is the younger brother of former USC linebacker Melvin Simmons. His younger brother Marquis, a senior linebacker at Dominguez, has also committed to USC.

Maurice Simmons' USC career appears over after two felony convictions.

"His status is being determined by this process," USC coach Pete Carroll said. "We really can't do anything about it Read Full Article...

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