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

Jon Arnett, one of the best tailbacks in USC history, died Sunday morning. He was 85. Arnett was an All-American in 1955 and known to fans as “Jaguar” Jon Arnett. He was the No. 2 pick in the 1957 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. Arnett was a true South Los Angeles native: He went to 42nd Street Elementary School; Audubon Middle School, Manual … Continue reading USC Legend Jon Arnett Passes Away

It feels like new strength coach Robert Stiner will report to Mike Bohn instead of Clay Helton. Why else would Stiner leave Notre Dame and come to USC? Yes, he got a promotion but what if Helton gets fired? Stiner had to get some assurance from his former Cincinnati boss that he would retain his job even if there was a coaching change. That’s unusual … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: New Strength Coach Comes With Safety Net