Oregon has promoted Kodi Look to director of football operations. I’ve heard USC assistant Donte Williams, who knew her when he was at Oregon, was previously interested in hiring Look. USC has hired former center Toa Lobendahn as a defensive graduate assistant. Remember when Clay Helton said, “Toa is one of the loves of my life.” USC received a commitment from three-star linebacker Ty Kana. … Continue reading Saturday Notes: More Staff News
USC might be many things but it is not cheap, depending who you are, of course. USC has hired Jeff Martin of LSU as its director of scouting/player relations. His title at LSU was lead personnel analyst/player development. Since you have already read the breathless reports from the usual suspects, let me add something new to this hire: A USC source tells me Martin will … Continue reading Friday Notes: USC Has Money To Burn
There’s a weird dynamic some feel at USC when it comes to the running of the football program. Although Mike Bohn is the athletic director, his No. 2, Brandon Sosna, is viewed as the “general manager” of the football program. “He’s the one who hires and fires people,” a source said. “He’s got his little clique of (football support staff) people he talks to in … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
It’s time for another classic picture: This is the 1973 USC-Washington State game. What I love most is the face mask for the Washington State player, which was a staple of the 1970’s. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Night
If you have not signed up for my new USC newsletter, you have missed two examples of coaching tension that show all is not well in paradise. You can sign up for the newsletter here. Continue reading Don’t Miss Out On The USC Drama
USC chose to show Mike Bohn speaking to the basketball team after last night’s game. “I’ve been to the tournament the last seven years in a row!” Bohn yells at the team. Well, he didn’t go last year, but that’s unimportant. I’m posting this because I wish he showed this passion in making sure football had the best possible head coach. Or when he met … Continue reading Coach Bohn Is Fired Up!
