It’s already been 12 years since USC played Arizona State on Thanksgiving? With Pete Carroll as coach. Those were the days. What are you thankful for? I am thankful for new USC president Carol Folt and athletic director Mike Bohn . . . if they do the right thing next week. If they don’t, Bohn will be about as popular as Lynn Swann with USC … Continue reading Are You Thankful On Thanksgiving?

I asked a USC donor who spent time in president Carol Folt’s suite at the USC-UCLA game what they think will happen to Clay Helton? “I think they have to wait until Utah plays Colorado and, hopefully win. If so I think he will be fired next week.” What about the recent fears Mike Bohn and Folt will bring Helton back? “I can’t imagine Bohn … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Another View On Clay Helton’s Fate

If Carol Folt and Mike Bohn decided they like Clay Helton and want to bring him back, why haven’t they announced it yet? Will they wait until Monday after the Pac-12 championship game is set? Maybe they just aren’t in a big rush to the meet the tidal wave of negativity that will hit USC if they bring Helton back. A nice press release, with … Continue reading When Will They Announce Clay Helton’s Fate?

I have heard Mike Bohn is still making his decision regarding Clay Helton. So a few stats: Clay Helton vs. Notre Dame: 1-4 Record vs. Top 10 teams since Sam Darnold turned pro: 1-4 Record of teams USC defeated in 2019: 43-45 Record of teams USC lost to in 2019: 31-13 Recruiting rankings via 247Sports 2016 – 10 2017 – 4 2018 – 4 2019 … Continue reading Fuel For Mike Bohn

The answer if Clay Helton returns as coach is “yes.” But here is a pretty good case why in many ways USC is not providing much value for season-ticket holders in the next few years. Let’s take a closer look: You can join a donor group like the Committee for $10,000. Four season seats is another $3,000 plus renovation fees. Now look at the home … Continue reading Should Everyone Cancel Their Season Tickets?

Do I need to do Mike Bohn’s job for him? Let me just say this: If he thinks Clay Helton did a remarkable job beating bad teams in November, here is the question he should ask himself. Will Helton return USC to national prominence and compete against the elite programs in the nation? Will Helton energize the fan base that is so vital to USC … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Critical Questions To Remember For Football