Almost 50 USC players from around 1984-89 gathered for a Zoom session Saturday afternoon to catch up with each other. Among the participants were: Mark Carrier, Martin Chesley, Greg Coauette, Marcus Cotton, Joe Cormier, Keith Davis, Aaron Emanuel, Shane Foley, Martin French, Len Gorecki, Chris Hale, Randy Hord, Brad Leggett, John Katnik, Matt Koart, Jeff Maree, John Page, Brent Parkinson, Rodney Peete, Reggie Pendleton, Marvin … Continue reading A Special USC Saturday Zoom

Here’s Richard Wood, the first three-time All-American in USC history during a 1972 game. He couldn’t be a four-time All-American because freshman were ineligible in 1971. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day

So I heard late Friday night that prior to promoting Seth Doege to tight ends coach, USC did ponder hiring Chris Claiborne as linebackers coach but that move was nixed by defensive coordinator Todd Orlando. USC then offered the tight ends job to Prentice Gill, but Arizona State matched the Trojans’ offer of a three-year deal. So at that point, USC took the easy route … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Tight Ends Hire Was Path Of Least Resistance

USC announced tonight that Seth Doege was promoted to tight ends coach. Doege has been an offensive quality control analyst. Did I mention he played QB at Texas Tech? So Graham Harrell obviously made this decision too. Continue reading USC Promotes From Within For Tight Ends Coach

USC incoming freshman QB Jaxson Dart was named Maxpreps Player of the Year. Dart’s senior stats were impressive: He set a Utah record with 67 touchdown passes. He also passed for 4,691 yards and rushed for 1,195 yards with 12 TDs. Former USC defensive lineman/defensive line coach Kenechi Udeze has joined the Tennessee Titans staff as assistant defensive line coach. According to Football Scoop, USC … Continue reading USC Friday Notes: Recruit Gets Honor/Job Offer Declined

If USC needs to hire anything right now, it might be a human resources director. There never seems to be a lack of openings to fill and they seemed to get filled the way they usually do in coaching circles: Connections. The one key, however, is not a connection to Clay Helton, who has limited ties. USC is interviewing Texas director of recruiting Bryan Carrington … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column