Maybe USC general manager Chad Bowden should be called USC coach Chad Bowden. He was a featured in a hype video the other day (instead of Lincoln Riley) and had a press conference for an hour yesterday (instead of Lincoln Riley). But it’s not surprising since he was installed by Jen Cohen (instead of Lincoln Riley). But did you see Bowden’s attempt to throw a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Coach Bowden Tosses A Bone To Sir Lincoln

USC general manager Chad Bowden met with the media today and he sounded like the head coach, which in some respects, he is. Remember, he has more influence with Jen Cohen than Lincoln Riley. “We’re going to take the most high school kids this place has ever taken this year,” Bowden said. “I truly believe a culture could be built through recruiting and could be … Continue reading Just Call Him Coach Bowden

An interesting story making the rounds in the NFL involves the Raiders and everyone’s favorite coach, Pete Carroll. The story goes that the Raiders hired Carroll but did not allow him to hire his coordinators. Chip Kelly was hired as offensive coordinator and Patrick Graham was retained as defensive coordinator. There was speculation Carroll might hire his former coordinators, Darrell Bevell and Gus Bradley, to … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column