I got a call from a former USC coach of a non-revenue sport today because Lynn Swann said graduating players and compliant behavior were his priorities for football. The coach pointed out USC women’s volleyball Mick Haley, who won two NCAA titles, had a student-graduation rate of 91 percent in 2016. He was fired in 2017. Women’s rowing had a student-graduation rate of 94 percent … Continue reading Let’s Look At Some Grad Rates For Fired Coaches

I hope some of you know where this alternate universe exists that Lynn Swann inhabits. When Swann says USC will be more physical on the offensive and defensive lines next season, what does he base that on? There is not even a strength coach at the moment so there will be a dramatic improvement? When Swann says Clay Helton will be less involved with the … Continue reading The USC Alternate Universe Exists

Lynn Swann bragged about the winter workouts last night. But I’ve heard from players that workouts are a problem because there is so much unfamiliarity at the moment. Strength coach Ivan Lewis took two assistants with him to Seattle so the dept. is shorhanded. And I imagine interim coach Keith Belton is not thrilled because he was told he will not succeed Lewis. Clay Helton … Continue reading USC Strength Issues Remain

During his meeting with USC boosters in Costa Mesa last night, Lynn Swann said he would like to be athletic director for 10 years. That’s right, 10 years!!! Would you want to give up $3-4 million per year and unlimited golf? If Swann stays at USC for 10 years, he might actually be held accountable because he would likely have to hire new coaches for … Continue reading One More Thing On Lynn Swann’s Talk

Lynn Swann actually did some work as USC athletic director Wednesday night! Swann appeared at the Water Grill in Costa Mesa for an event hosted by the Trojan Athletic Fund of Orange County. Now did he actually say anything interesting? Not really, according to a donor who attended the event and took some notes. He praised USC coach Clay Helton: “I think Clay’s got a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lynn Swann Works!