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

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?

I hear Lincoln Riley was at Los Alamitos High School today and it paid off handsomely as five-star QB Malachi Nelson committed to USC. He originally committed to Oklahoma. Four-star wide receiver Makai Lemon decommitted from Oklahoma today so Riley’s visit had to have an influence. These are expected developments but still good news for USC fans. Driving to Los Al for a cushy visit … Continue reading Malachi Nelson Commits To USC

WR Kevin Green Jr.; WR Caleb Douglas and DB Ephesians Prysock have all decommitted from USC today. Coincidence? Were they nudged by Lincoln Riley? Or were they told something regarding the status of Donte Williams? Prysock is a four-star corner so Riley probably wanted him but maybe Prysock heard something about Williams. Stay tuned. Continue reading Three Recruits Decommit From USC

Here are some thoughts I had on the hiring of Lincoln Riley — and the mammoth expectations — on Portland radio station 1080 The Fan. Here's the link! https://t.co/dOlIqbzKgf — 1080 The FAN (@1080TheFAN) November 30, 2021 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Radio, Radio

There was so much gossip emanating from the McKay Center/Heritage Hall on Monday as Lincoln Riley and Co. debuted on campus. Maybe the biggest rumor was that Riley was bringing star QB Caleb Williams to USC. There was also talk assistant coach Donte Williams was unlikely to return. Another was that Riley was going to clean house in some non-coaching areas. We will see. Did … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Rumors Flying Edition