Tosh Lupoi, the Cleveland Browns defensive line coach, is getting mentioned as a candidate for the USC defensive coordinator’s job. I have no doubt Lupoi would take the job. I do have doubts whether Clay Helton would be allowed to hire Lupoi. Remember, back when Steve Sarkisian was hired by USC in 2013, he was interested in bringing Lupoi with him. But allegations arose that … Continue reading Another Name Surfaces For Defensive Coordinator
There are a lot more fans in San Diego from Iowa than USC. This is not unusual because many USC fans come down the day of the game. But the fact is Iowa fans are expected to heavily outnumber USC fans at the game. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz remarked today that he saw a lot of Hawkeye fans when he walked around the city. Iowa … Continue reading Does USC Need A Quick Start Tomorrow Night?
Clay Helton said tailback Markese Stepp (ankle) will not play in the Holiday Bowl. He said offensive tackle Drew Richmond (foot) is 50-50. I mentioned this before but I’m going to mention it again: It’s not supposed to rain in San Diego until late this afternoon or early this evening but USC is scheduled to do its walk-through in a hotel ballroom. Continue reading USC Injury Report
It’s already the day before the Holiday Bowl? One thing I’ve heard from several college coaches is that if USC hires a good defensive coordinator, the coordinator will probably want to try and bring in some of his own guys to coach. Would Clay Helton or Mike Bohn go for that? A respected defensive coordinator might say they won’t risk their reputation without their own … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Real Defensive Coordinator Will Want Own Staff
USC fans are getting some criticism for not being supportive. “It is a little frustrating because you see your fans are saying so many negative things about you,” said wide receiver Michael Pittman Tuesday. “It’s just like, ‘Wow, I thought you guys were our fans and supporting us.’ They’re not doing a lot of supporting right now.” This confuses the issue. USC fans support the … Continue reading USC Fans Come Under Fire
In my annual Christmas tradition, here is my all-time favorite USC picture.Hollywood screen legend Greta Garbo was sent to USC in 1926 to pose for some publicity photos with the track team. Garbo initially refused until MGM deducted $25 from her salary, which convinced her to head to campus and don a USC track singlet. Continue reading Merry Christmas!
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 