USC athletic director Mike Bohn spoke to the San Diego Union-Tribune last week for a column published Tuesday. “I was taught a long time ago in this business, a formula for failure is trying to be everything for everyone,” Bohn said. “We made the right decision for USC and our student-athletes.” Un huh. Bohn was also asked how much the decision to retain Clay Helton … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Mike Bohn Makes A Few New Comments

USC practiced at Southwestern College and was not in full pads. There was a full-pad practice Monday. Tailback Markese Stepp was not dressed. A rumor going around in San Diego was that former USC assistant Joe Barry could be a candidate for the defensive coordinator’s job. Barry is currently the assistant head coach and linebackers coach for the Rams. So unless the Rams are making … Continue reading Holiday Bowl Report

You probably saw on twitter that there was some kind of problem with USC and Oregon coaches regarding the recruitment of star linebacker Justin Flowe and an accusation that USC did not recruit African-American linebackers. I’m not linking to any of that because I haven’t heard any direct comments about Flowe’s recruitment. But I can comment on this: Several high school coaches in Southern California … Continue reading Is There A New Campaign Against USC In Recruiting?

First, this week’s podcast is below, which includes my pick for the Holiday Bowl. Now, I caution in the podcast about there being so many warning signs heading into the game that USC is not as serious as Iowa. I already mentioned the 40-minute practice last week. But I hear the Thursday walk-through is scheduled to take place in a hotel ball room. Say what? … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Really Easing Into Holiday Bowl