Here is what safeties coach Craig Naivar said today about Clay Helton: “Not only is he a good dude as far as a ball coach, he may well be one of the best people I’ve ever met in my life. And I’m not just saying that because my boss.” Doesn’t it make sense that Helton would treat the guys that are propping him up well? … Continue reading Readers React To What Clay Helton Does
The best part about today’s USC coaches’ press conference is Clay Helton did not speak. The assistant coaches said all the right things and gave the impression things will be a lot more physical . . . and there will be an actual spring game. What is really apparent is that Helton is a head coach who does almost nothing. Todd Orlando hired all the … Continue reading Coaches’ Press Conference Analysis: Did USC Follow My Mannequin Theory?
USC coaches are holding a media day today: Cornerbacks coach Donte Williams on recruiting: “Win football games. Win, and as much as possible you connect with them.” On his twitter war with Arizona State assistants: “The old dog (Williams) still has a few trick up his sleeve.” On coming to USC: “I didn’t come here to be liked. I came here (for USC) to be … Continue reading USC Coaches Meet Media
Mike Bohn continued his media offensive this week, which illustrated a couple things: 1.) If he is talking about leaving the Pac-12, he is not talking about Clay Helton. 2.) If he is comfortable doing multiple media appearances, it means he feels it is safe to re-emerge in the wake of the anger regarding Helton’s return. In the past couple weeks, Bohn is also writing … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Talking About Pac-12 Takes Heat Off Clay Helton
If the Pac-12 Tournament started today, USC would play Washington in its first game. The winner would play Colorado. Obviously, a lot can change this weekend. USC can still finish in the top four and get a first-round bye if it beats UCLA and Colorado loses to Utah. Former USC assistant coach Johnny Nansen was officially announced as UCLA’s new defensive line coach. Continue reading Who Would USC Play In Pac-12 Tournament?
If in some fantasy land, you dream of USC being on NBC like Notre Dame, you need a real coach at the top. Not a piece-meal staff trying to prop up a coach. Wide receiver Danny Ryan of St. Ignatius in San Francisco announced he will be a walk-on at USC next season. Former USC tailback Reggie Bush turns 35 today. USC odds to win … Continue reading USC Notes
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