Former USC QB Jack Sears is visiting Oregon State today. The Beavers play Washington tonight. Beavers QB Jake Luton is a senior. The other quarterbacks are former Nebraska QB Tristan Gebbia and Nick Moore from Hart High School. A lot of Pac-12 schools are believed to be interested in Sears. Wherever Sears goes, the most important thing is that he starts. That’s the main priority … Continue reading Jack Sears Visiting Oregon State
New athletic director Mike Bohn looked a people person at USC on Thursday. That alone seperated him from Lynn Swann and is one reason for optimism at USC. Swann never cared about the fans. Bohn’s first tweet at USC was with an employee who works at one of the entrances to the campus. You think Swann ever talked to someone he didn’t have to? Maybe … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Photo/Ling Luo/Daily Trojan Here is a statement USC athletic director Mike Bohn sent out to members of the Trojan Athletic Fund on Thursday: Walking onto USC’s campus today, I was overcome with feelings of excitement, passion, and opportunity. Tremendous excitement in joining the preeminent college athletic program in the country and becoming a member of the Trojan Family. Heartfelt passion for continuing my lifelong mission … Continue reading A Message From Mike Bohn
Clay Helton said he had a one-on-one meeting with Mike Bohn today. “To see his energy and his positivity hitting the ground running today was awesome,” Helton said. “To be able to sit down with him one-on-one and for him be so positive, say, ‘Coach we’re cheering for you. Go get ’em, we’re right behind you’ “ Meanwhile, defensive end Hunter Echols will have season … Continue reading Clay Helton Meets Mike Bohn
New USC A.D. Mike Bohn was asked if he would wait until the end of the season to make an assessment of Clay Helton. “I think it’s premature to say at this point,” Bohn said. “We’ll see. I’m going to support coach and support those players unequivocally. They’re out there battling and representing USC and we want them to be successful.” Continue reading Mike Bohn On A Football Timetable
There is definitely a new attitude and new leadership at USC. This was the most important quote from the press conference: “My intent is to listen, to learn and to lead, in that order.” This is directly opposite the attitude of Lynn Swann, who never tried to learn how to be an athletic director. “I am immensely passionate and energetic,” Bohn said.Again, a direct contradiction … Continue reading Mike Bohn-Carol Folt Press Conference Analysis
