USC vetting Josh Shaw's story of rescuing drowning nephew

Yesterday, USC released a report that Trojans defensive back Josh Shaw had sprained both of his ankles while rescuing his 7-year-old nephew at a family party Saturday night. This morning, however, head coach Steve 

A day after it deemed Josh Shaw a hero, USC backtracked on the story. The sports and social-media world were set abuzz Monday when USC published on its website a heroic story about cornerback Josh Shaw saving a nephew in distress. But the narrative 

Yesterday, USC released a report that Trojans defensive back Josh Shaw had sprained both of his ankles while rescuing his 7-year-old nephew at a family party Saturday night. This morning, however, head coach Steve 

USC defensive back Josh Shaw is recovering from his injuries after jumping from a second-floor balcony window at a family party Saturday night to save his drowning 7-year-old nephew, according to the Trojans.

Shaw, a senior and co-captain, reportedly injured himself while saving his young nephew from drowning in a pool over the weekend. He suffered sprains on both ankles and is out indefinitely. MORE :Herschel vs. Bo? | College Football Road Map | 30