USC just lost another Southern California recruit to . . . Oregon. Offensive lineman Joshua Simmons of Helix High School in San Diego, a Class of 2021 prospect, committed to the Ducks today. USC had also offered him a scholarship. Simmons is a four-star prospect and USC has had a lot of trouble landing them lately. How is it no one ever mentions offensive line … Continue reading Meanwhile, Oregon Grabs Another 4-Star From Southern California

USC has offered the defensive coordinator’s job to former Texas DC Todd Orlando, as first reported by Pete Thamel of Yahoo. Orlando got fired at Texas after giving up 446.3 yards per game last season. But he has a history of doing a pretty good job in Year 1 and then getting worse after that. That won’t bother Clay Helton because he needs a one-year … Continue reading USC Offers Defensive Coordinator Job To Todd Orlando

Where does USC go if defensive coordinator candidate Kris Richard goes to Minnesota? Is the defensive coordinator search really this complicated? I guess so if you want someone with USC connections. If you doubted Mike Bohn’s involvement in the defensive coordinator search, why did he speak to Pete Carroll? Bohn has still not composed a tweet since Dec. 4, when he announced Helton’s return. Kansas … Continue reading USC Sunday Notes: Defensive Coordinator Wanted

I’m hearing Kris Richard is talking to the Minnesota Vikings about becoming the defensive backs coach. If that happens, USC could be back at square one (again). Continue reading The Rumor Mill

Would Graham Harrell take the Eagles offensive coordinator’s job even though Doug Pederson calls the plays? I asked an NFL coach that question: “He would be an NFL offensive coordinator at age 34. That would put him in a position to be an NFL head coach in a few years. “What happens if he stays at USC and they hire an offensive-minded head coach next … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Why Would Graham Harrell Go To Eagles?