USC Morning Buzz: Last Word On Junior Day

USC had around 60 players at its Junior Day on Saturday. Clay Helton told the recruits USC has had more first-round draft picks than any other schools. How many under him? Sam Darnold and Adoree Jackson. I hear Johnny Nansen was not at Junior Day. This is odd since he is the recruiting coordinator. Maybe he was interviewing for a job. USC lost to No. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Last Word On Junior Day

When You Lose A Loyal Donor . . .

I haven’t seen a prominent USC alumnus at the Galen Center this season despite the fact he has had football and basketball season tickets since the 1980’s. So I checked to see if he was OK? “We fired USC,” he said. Unfortunately, this is not exactly unique right now. But I’m coming across some extremely loyal graduates who are not renewing their tickets any more. … Continue reading When You Lose A Loyal Donor . . .

Todd Orlando Has Two Jobs

USC is telling recruits that Todd Orlando will also coach the linebackers. This makes sense because I wrote previously Orlando’s a front-seven guy when it comes to coaching expertise. This is also fits with Johnny Nansen moving to special teams. The crack staff is complete! Orlando can’t be worse than Clancy Pendergast, right? Among the players USC offered today were wide receiver Makai Cope of … Continue reading Todd Orlando Has Two Jobs

Morning Buzz: Does USC Really Need Another Tailback Or Tight End?

USC holds its Junior Day on campus today. I’m sure the 2021 recruits will get a new shtick, especially from all the Texas-centric coaches. But there is a Signing Day next week. Clay Helton and running backs coach Mike Jinks went to Dublin, Ohio, on Wednesday to visit four-star tailback Michael Drennen II. Kentucky and USC are his top two choices but the Wildcats are … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Does USC Really Need Another Tailback Or Tight End?

USC Playing Catch-Up In Recruiting

It looks like USC realized it has a Mater Dei problem as six coaches were there today. But again, will these guys make a recruit spurn Clemson or an SEC school? Or Oregon? Great to have #USC Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach @CoachHarrellUSC, Defensive Coordinator @CoachTOrlando, OL Coach @CoachDrev, LB Coach @CoachJNansenUSC, WR Coach @kearycolbert and DB Coach @CoachGregBurns at workouts again this morning! #Monarchs #FightOn pic.twitter.com/DVsH2iEOGN … Continue reading USC Playing Catch-Up In Recruiting