Clay Helton wants to move linebackers coach Johnny Nansen to special teams. Nansen was USC special teams coach in 2014-15 before John Baxter got hired. This would also allow a new defensive coordinator to hire his own linebackers coach. Also, John David Baker has been promoted to inside receivers/tight ends coach. There was a chance Baker was going to coach quarterbacks but it was decided … Continue reading USC Shuffling Coaching Staff
Former USC tailback Manfred Moore has died, according to former teammates. He was 69. Moore attended San Fernando High School. Moore also spent four seasons in the NFL. He played at USC from 1971-73 and gained 559 yards with three touchdowns. But the part you might not know is Moore is the person to score a first grade rugby league try in Australia and an … Continue reading Ex-USC Tailback Manfred Moore Dies
Oluwole Betiku, who played at Illinois this season, announced he is turning pro and skipping his senior season. He ranked 11th nationally in sacks per game. Betiku had nine sacks, 13 tackles for loss and 37 tackles overall this season. Continue reading Former USC Defensive Lineman Declares For Draft
The Rams are reportedly hiring former Denver Broncos assistant Brandon Staley as defensive coordinator. It’s too soon, however, to think this means Joe Barry will now become USC defensive coordinator. 1.) I heard a couple days ago the word in coaching circles was Barry leaned toward staying with the Rams, even in his current capacity. 2.) USC intends to interview more candidates next week for … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Rams Make Move Before USC At Defensive Coordinator
With the USC-UCLA game tomorow, here’s a picture from the Crosstown Rivalry in 1967. The teams actually played each other four times that season. The picture above is from the championship game of the L.A. Classic. USC beat Arkansas, 70-67, and Illinois, 73-72, before losing to the Bruins, 107-83. The USC players are Bill Hewitt (33), Jim Marsh (51) and Steve Jennings (25). The UCLA … Continue reading USC Picture Of The Night
I think the defensive coordinator’s search will be a fascinating look at Mike Bohn’s influence. If Joe Barry takes it, then Bohn will rubber stamp Helton’s recommendation. But if someone without Helton ties gets it, than you will see Bohn some degree of role in it. Either way, Bohn gets to make the final call, but it just depends on how hard he wants to … Continue reading How Strong Will Mike Bohn Lead Clay Helton?
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