Every time USC hires someone, like a strength coach or a recruiting analyst, I get told how Mike Bohn is adding another piece to the puzzle and building a better program. But here is the problem: This is a job for Bohn and his minions. So they can live with a 5-1 season where USC looks awful vs. Arizona, and barely beats unimpressive UCLA and … Continue reading USC Fans Don’t Want To Hear About Baby Steps

Clay McGuire, a Mike Leach and Air Raid veteran, is a top candidate to get hired at USC, according to ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg. McGuire spent six seasons at Washington State and four at Texas Tech with Leach. More importantly, he was at Texas Tech and Washington State with Harrell. Now, McGuire certainly knows how to coach pass protection for the Air Raid. But how effectively … Continue reading USC Looking At Another Air Raid Line Coach

Did you see Ed Orgeron wants to hire former USC defensive lineman Ryan Nielsen as LSU defensive coordinator? Nielsen is the New Orleans Saints’ defensive line coach. The Saints, apparently, are balking. Now this should not be a surprise to InsideUSC readers with long memories. Because a year ago, I wrote USC wanted to interview Nielsen for the defensive coordinator’s job but was denied permission … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Will LSU Do What USC Could Not?

Some excerpts from the 1956 USC yearbook on Jon Arnett: “As a sophomore, he led the team in scoring, rushing, pass completion percentage, punt returns, pass interceptions and had a 44.4 yard per punt average for the year. “This last year, as a junior, he scored 108 points and was second in the nation in this category. He led the team in scoring, rushing, total … Continue reading Remembering Some Jon Arnett Accomplishments

Wayna Morris, a former Tennessee offensive lineman who had USC in his final three transfer choices, committed to Oklahoma. The former five-star recruit was envisioned as a left tackle at USC. But did his decision get impacted by having to block in the Air Raid offense? Former USC guard Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to be traded or released after an outburst where he reportedly … Continue reading Notes: USC Transfer Target Offensive Lineman Chooses Oklahoma

Delegation “Coach Bohn, you got the strength coach. Coach Graham, you got O-line. Coach Donte, you lasso the recruits. Me? I’ll monitor the burgers over here in my BLVD apron.” Markese Stepp The tailback joined a team (Nebraska) that rushed 59 percent of its offensive plays last season. Carson Palmer The Heisman Trophy winner made the College Football Hall of Fame. I predict Chris Claiborne … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week