Mike Bohn On Clay Helton

USC athletic director Mike Bohn is doing more media and he addressed the expectations for Clay Helton in an interview with the Athletic.  “We just talked about our mutual commitment to obviously meet the expectations of our fans and our expectations of our rich history, the expectations of our former players,” Bohn said. “All the constituents who are important. And together we’re going to work … Continue reading Mike Bohn On Clay Helton

Morning Buzz: USC Wants To Take Back The West . . . And Texas

It’s clear the one thing that matters around USC football these days is recruiting. Donte Williams is probably being treated/hyped as much as any coach since Kliff Kingsbury. It feels like Williams is offering everyone USC has a passing interest in. Then you have the high-energy, military-schtick of Todd Orlando and Craig Naivar, that will probably win over some less-discerning recruits. But where does Graham … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Wants To Take Back The West . . . And Texas

Donte Williams On Rebuilding USC

USC assistant coach Donte Williams was on the “Trojans Live” radio show tonight. It wasn’t too revealing but here is an excerpt: “It’s not the facilities, it’s the people in the building, the past alumni that have been here and the future guys that are coming. Once we can bridge the past and present together, with the people that’s already here, everything here is going … Continue reading Donte Williams On Rebuilding USC

USC Afternoon Notes: Are You Won Over By Offseason Changes?

I think it’s say to say many of the USC fan sites have already been won over by the offseason changes. Six new assistant coaches and a graphics designer but some other support staff hires did the trick. Of course, most of the fan sites were won over by the changes made last offseason too. It’s a natural response to be supportive when you are … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes: Are You Won Over By Offseason Changes?

USC Free Tuition Plan “Brilliant PR Stunt”

I’ve been waiting to hear an expert opinion weigh in on USC’s plan to offer free tuition for families with income of $80,000 or less. “It’s a brilliant PR stunt on their side,” Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab, professor of higher education policy and sociology at Temple University, told Yahoo Money. Excerpt; “The tuition for attending USC is roughly $58,000 and living costs are approximately $18,000 for … Continue reading USC Free Tuition Plan “Brilliant PR Stunt”