USC president Carol Folt will introduce its new athletic director — Mike Bohn — Thursday morning at 10 a.m. As I said this morning, USC officials expected Bohn to “come around” after he had second thoughts. Now the question: Is this any way Bohn could convince Folt to hire Urban Meyer? Folt doesn’t want Meyer but Bohn’s stock will never be higher than now so … Continue reading USC To Announce New A.D. Thursday Morning

Defensive end Drake Jackson (sprained ankle) expects to play Saturday against Arizona State. Safety Talanoa Hufanga is also expected to play. Cornerback Max Williams wore a protective boot after being carted off the field yesterday. Michael Pittman did not practice and has a sprained ankle. Continue reading Drake Jackson Expected To Return

I’m hearing some USC assistant coaches are already putting out feelers for potential job opportunities. This is a typical sign of a sideways program. All these big promises were made in the offseason (culture change, harder workouts, new offense) and the wheels are falling off the program after only nine games. I would have told Clay Helton 23 months ago to fire his entire coaching … Continue reading Follow The USC Assistant Coaches

I heard several USC coaches were arguing with special teams coach John Baxter during the Oregon game. Why? Because Baxter was trying to play starters, who were less than 100 percent, on special teams. This is what happens when Clay Helton gives so much authority to Baxter. And it’s one reason Helton is likely going to lose his job. Continue reading Another Reason USC Is Struggling

A source told me this morning that in a meeting USC administrators, school president Carol Folt described Urban Meyer as “radioactive.” I wonder what would happen if Rick Caruso, the chairperson of the Board of Trustees, wanted Meyer? Would it make a difference? Probably not. Has USC contacted Bob Stoops yet or is he radioactive too? A high school coach told last night that he … Continue reading Is Urban Meyer “Radioactive”?