USC Coaches’ Clinic Offerings

The USC coaches’ clinic is March 30-31. And the biggest names are USC coach Clay Helton, Stanford coach David Shaw and Fresno State coach Jeff Tedford. Talk about a charisma fest. Shaw might be the most dynamic speaker of the trio and that is not saying much. Perhaps the three can discuss who has won the most state titles, which became an accomplishment when Helton … Continue reading USC Coaches’ Clinic Offerings

De’Anthony Melton Withdraws From School

USC sophomore guard De’Anthony Melton, who was never allowed to play to this season, announced this morning he would withdraw from school. Melton is apparently going to focus on preparing for the NBA draft. Melton was projected as a possible first-round pick before concerns arose regarding his eligibility. His full statement is below. Continue reading De’Anthony Melton Withdraws From School

Why Did USC Coach Clay Helton Get A 5-Year Extension?

USC athletic director Lynn Swann said he gave Clay Helton a five-year contract extension because he wanted recruits to know Helton would be their coach. But I’ve heard another reason from a source inside the athletic dept.: “You don’t want instability in your two main sports. Right now, basketball has instability. Who knows what will happen with the FBI and NCAA? So you keep things … Continue reading Why Did USC Coach Clay Helton Get A 5-Year Extension?