Morning Buzz: Did USC Almost Have A Mutiny Yesterday?

Rumors were flying yesterday that some players did not want to practice because they were upset over the status of interim coach Donte Williams. The start of Wednesday’s practice was delayed 45 minutes and there was a team meeting. Significantly, four-star cornerback Jaeden Gould of Oradell, New Jersey, announced he decommited from USC, which could be taken as a sign Williams was not returning to … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Did USC Almost Have A Mutiny Yesterday?

Former USC Assistant Johnny Nansen Named Defensive Coordinator At Arizona

I’m trying to think of the right word for this hire: Unimpressive? Laughable? If Jedd the Fisch just wants someone for recruiting, OK. But Johnny Nansen has never been a defensive coordinator at the college level. He actually coached running backs at USC before he switched to linebackers. He was the defensive line coach at UCLA last season. The coaching profession is really something else. Continue reading Former USC Assistant Johnny Nansen Named Defensive Coordinator At Arizona

USC Morning Buzz: Donte Williams’ Situation Becomes Clearer?

It sure looks like we are getting a clearer picture about the future of interim coach Donte Willliams although it happened by accident. Five-star cornerback Domani Jackson said in an interview that he was down to Alabama and USC and mentioned he has been texting Oklahoma cornerbacks Roy Manning. “I’ve heard from Coach (Alex) Grinch and and Roy Manning, who was the DB coach at … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Donte Williams’ Situation Becomes Clearer?