Here’s Another Reason USC Doesn’t Get Better

One of the Golden Ages of USC football was when John McKay was the coach. You know what the coaching staff did in the offseason? They would go visit places like Alabama and try to learn from Bear Bryant and his coaching staff. Another Golden Age was under Pete Carroll. He would send his staff to places like Tampa Bay in the offseason. Now fast … Continue reading Here’s Another Reason USC Doesn’t Get Better

Morning Buzz: Some Post-Kingsbury USC Thoughts

Some quick thoughts on USC at the moment: Does USC even have an offensive philosophy? It was going to switch to an Air Raid offense. Now what? Still Air Raid or something else? The program has no core beliefs about anything so the offensive dilemma is not unique. Here are some examples of why Lynn Swann has no clue as athletic director. He gave Clay … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Some Post-Kingsbury USC Thoughts

Who Could Replace King Kingsbury?

I’ve heard Major Applewhite, the former Houston coach, as a candidate to replace Kliff Kingsbury. But I wonder if someone as independent as Applewhite would be willing to come to USC and be second fiddle to Clay Helton? Maybe he would. But it will be another uncomfortable pairing since Helton has no rapport with other coaches, unless they go to Western Kentucky. UPDATED: If Applewhite … Continue reading Who Could Replace King Kingsbury?

Kliff Kingsbury Finalizing Deal With Cardinals

The NFL Network is reporting Kliff Kingsbury is finalizing a deal with the Arizona Cardinals. Now what? Well, he will probably take running backs coach Mike Jinks with him so USC has two openings. Kingsbury was a false prophet, given too much importance by USC fans. How about Clay Helton’s Signing Day quote on Kingsbury: “He said, ‘Coach, if I decide I’m coming to USC, … Continue reading Kliff Kingsbury Finalizing Deal With Cardinals