I’ve heard some good things about Joe DeForest, who recently joined the coaching staff and is apparently helping the defense. He is replacing linebackers coach Johnny Nansen during spring practice because Nansen underwent knee surgery. But a writer from West Virginia told me that DeForest’s one season as defensive coordinator was a disaster. The Mountaineers defense allowed 472.5 yards of total offense and 37 points a … Continue reading A USC Coaching Item
Clint Chapman, an all-Pac-8 forward in 1973, died last week. died on March 27. He was 64. In the above photo, he is going for a rebound against UCLA’s Richard Washington. Funeral services will be held today in Denver at 1 p.m. and can be viewed here. Continue reading Former USC Basketball Player Clint Chapman Dies
Munir McClain, the younger brother of incoming USC freshman Abdul-Malik McClain, announced today he would also commit to USC. McClain, a wide receiver, is a three-star recruit according to Rivals.com. USC can never have enough receivers. McClain suffered a knee injury and played just six games last season. He had 19 receptions for 390 yards and four TDs. He is the first recruit for USC from … Continue reading USC Gets Commitment From Recruit’s Brother
One thing that I constantly see is people saying Sam Darnold will not succeed in the NFL because USC quarterbacks have a poor track record. I’m not sure how this is connected. What does Darnold have to do with Matt Leinart or Matt Barkley or Cody Kessler or whoever else you want to mention? His physical talent is far better than Leinart, Barkley or Kessler … Continue reading What Does Sam Darnold Have To Do With Past USC QBs?
USC coach Clay Helton said after Saturday’s practice the defense is “way ahead of schedule.” “When you see those guys and you can probably here them from over here in 7-on-7, anytime we motion, anytime we shift, they’re calling out formations, they’re calling out motions, they’re calling out adjustments and to see that as a Head Coach, it makes you happy,” Helton said. So that’s … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Defense Way Ahead Of Schedule
In 1952, you could get your “Trojan Jacket” for Easter Vacation at the Trojan Shop. So many things to think about here. The shop no longer exists, and is across the street from the new Target that opened last summer. Students now refer to Easter Vacation as “Spring Break.” And the jacket? I’ll have more later. UPDATED: A Trojan Jacket is actually a lettermen’s jacket. Continue reading USC Ad Of The Day
