I hear Clay Helton spoke again to Joe Barry on Thursday as a follow-up to their initial interview. Can you imagine a conversation between Helton and Mike Bohn: Helton: “Well, I spoke to Joe Barry.” Bohn: “Who else?” Helton: “Well, I’m going to speak to Joe Barry again.” Bohn: “Who else did you have in mind?” Helton: “Joe Barry.” Bohn: “Here’s some other coaches you … Continue reading USC Defensive Coordinator Search Circles Back

It appears the USC coaching staff will undergo another shuffle that is a bit unexpected and certainly not discussed. Everyone knows USC needs a defensive coordinator and special teams coach. But I’m hearing Graham Harrell wants to hire a buddy to be quarterbacks coach next season. Say what? Harrell currently holds the titles of offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at USC. He might be considered a genius … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Is Clay Helton really Mr. Nice Guy like you always hear? There are plenty of people who work or have worked at USC that have a different view. Ask Tee Martin, who was constantly thrown under the bus by Helton, who insisted Martin called all the plays when Helton also had a hand in playcalling. Ask the recruiting dept. staffers who left USC because Helton … Continue reading Mr. Nice Guy?

The word in coaching circles is Joe Barry will remain with the Rams, whether as defensive coordinator or linebackers coach. Stay tuned. I’ve heard Barry has not yet been offered the USC defensive coordinator’s job. Meanwhile, USC wide receiver Velus Jones has transferred to Tennessee. A year too late, I say. Jones didn’t get to play much last season at USC. He’s back with Tee … Continue reading Joe Barry To Stay With Rams? Velus Jones Picks School

Joe Barry, who interviewed last Friday for the USC defensive coordinator’s position, will interview with the Rams as soon as today for their open position, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. I don’t know if the Rams will offer the job to Barry, but I can’t imagine he would take the USC job unless the Rams decide to go in another direction. USC offensive tackle … Continue reading Joe Barry To Interview For Rams’ DC Job

Since many people think the world revolves around USC, Graham Harrell is being mentioned by fans as a candidate at Washington State. So I will play along. How would USC possibly survive replacing Harrell, who refused to run the football in Holiday Bowl; got shut down by Washington and Oregon and put up 3 points against Arizona State in the final three quarters? Harrell is … Continue reading Of Course USC Fans Think Graham Harrell Is Hot Candidate For Washington State