USC Morning Buzz: What Will Todd Orlando Do Next?

Is Todd Orlando going to fire any defensive coaches or bring in his own staff? It’s still unknown although I hear USC defensive coaches have been subtly putting out feelers for other jobs during Clay Helton (and Mike Bohn’s) search for a defensive coordinator. I would be surprised if Orlando doesn’t want to bring in some of his own guys. One thing you can be … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What Will Todd Orlando Do Next?

Another Top Southern California Recruit Chooses To Leave

Beaux Collins, a four-star wide receiver from St. John Bosco, committed to Clemson tonight. Rivals lists him as the No. 22-ranked player in the nation for the Class of 2021. He was being heavily recruited by USC. But USC has trouble getting the elite Bosco players to be a Trojan, even receivers who have seen the Air Raid offense. Collins could always change his mind. … Continue reading Another Top Southern California Recruit Chooses To Leave

USC Hype Season Begins

Like clockwork, we have our first video hyping Todd Orlando. 1st day and @CoachTOrlando is jumping right into things 😤#FightOn pic.twitter.com/DlCJZIxyjI — USC Football (@USC_FB) January 25, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Just like how Aaron Ausmus revolutionized the program last offseason. There’s a different energy coming from this group. #FightOn pic.twitter.com/zF8LccCKKb — USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) July 30, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading USC Hype Season Begins

USC Saturday Buzz: Another High-Profile Name That Got Away

You know who was interested in the USC defensive coordinator’s job? Former San Francisco 49ers head coach and NFL Hall of Famer member Mike Singletary. There was simply no way someone with Singletary’s fiery personality would ever mesh with Clay Helton so this was a non-starter from the beginning. He never interviewed. USC has posted openings for an assistant director of player personnel and director … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Another High-Profile Name That Got Away

Get Ready For Reports Of Big Spring Improvement

Is it too soon to dread spring football, where there will be endless comments about the new, improved defense under Todd Orlando? Remember all the comments last year about the culture change; improved strength program; commitment to discipline and decrease in penalties during spring practice? The same people that bought those arguments will start trumpeting Orlando and anything else they can find. Mike Bohn will … Continue reading Get Ready For Reports Of Big Spring Improvement

USC Officially Hires Todd Orlando

Todd Orlando is the new defensive coordinator, officially, per Clay Helton. “He is an experienced and successful defensive coordinator who has made an impact everywhere he has coached. He brings a passion, energy, toughness and discipline to his coaching and those characteristics were evident in our discussions,” Helton said. “His defensive system poses an extreme challenge to offenses.” An extreme challenge? The Texas pass defense … Continue reading USC Officially Hires Todd Orlando