USC is not using a search firm to hire a football coach. I often find these firms to be a waste of money. But Mike Bohn has a mixed record hiring football coaches, so would it be a good idea in this case? You might have Bohn and a lackey deciding who to hire. And if they go to Carol Folt with a name, do … Continue reading Does USC Need A Search Firm?
I talked about the USC coaching search and the Trojans today on Utah radio station The Zone. You can listen here. Continue reading Radio, Radio
There’s definitely a contradiction here on the USC campus. Do no congregate but with a bunch of chairs for a large gathering. The chairs are for Parents Weekend, which is this weekend at USC. Just don’t tailgate. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
Jaxson Dart returned to practice Tuesday but did very little and is not cleared by doctors. However, the fact is he “week-to-week” according to Donte Williams could be setting up an interesting decision for the Notre Dame game on Oct. 23. Dart won’t play this week vs. Utah and then USC has a bye week. If he participates in some practices the bye week, he … Continue reading Jaxson Dart And James Franklin In The News
When USC dedicated its new track building last month, an attendee told me, “Mike Bohn didn’t seem genuine. More like a cheerleader.” I’ve seen Bohn act this way multiple times when talking to USC boosters/fans. This reminded me that someone who worked closely with Bohn at Cincinnati told me, “He has no contacts. He doesn’t know a lot of people.” That makes me wonder if … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Luke Fickell-Mike Bohn Ties May Be Overrated
I spoke to a USC administrator today about the national media’s penchant for mentioning Lane Kiffin as a candidate at USC. “This is the biggest hire of Mike Bohn’s career. I don’t think he wants to be remembered as the guy who simply rehired Lane Kiffin,” the administrator said. Even if you believe Kiffin is a better coach today than 10 years ago, and he … Continue reading Here’s A Reason USC Won’t Hire Lane Kiffin
