I mentioned Monday that Mike Bohn should be compiling two lists for the USC job, so I put together what I think his list will look like initially. I’m including some people I think Bohn might consider, like Luke Fickell, that would normally not be on the list. Dream list Urban Meyer (Fox Sports) James Franklin (Penn State) Bob Stoops (XFL) Brent Venables (Clemson defensive … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Coaching Candidates Lists

During the Trojans Live radio show tonight, Clay Helton said the following: “We’re on a great roll right here with a chance to win five out of the last six (games) in this second half. You win this game and you put yourself in some really neat opportunities for December. A possible Pac- 12 championship. A high bowl-game opportunity.” That should send shudders through most … Continue reading Warning: Clay Helton Mentions Pac-12 Championship

What do you think Mike Bohn is doing today? Putting a list together of football candidates? Putting out some feelers to agents? Bohn has hired football coaches before so he knows how to do this. In the past, Mike Garrett would make an assistant athletic director contact coaches and do little legwork himself. Pat Haden awkwardly reached out to agents and sometimes met with coaches … Continue reading What Is Mike Bohn Doing Today?

Remember all the talk in the offseason about how difficult the first six games of the schedule were going to be? USC went 3-3, about as expected. But few talked about how easy the second half of the season schedule would be. Arizona, Colorado and UCLA are 4-6. Arizona State and Cal are 5-5. Oregon is 9-1 and USC was routed by the Ducks. But … Continue reading How Bad Are Teams In Second Half Of Schedule?

Clay Helton said the team banquet was switched to next Sunday so more parents could attend since some will come into L.A. fo the USC-UCLA game. He also cited the early signing period as a reason for the early banquet. So, no, it was not moved to fire him sooner. Helton praised the freshman class of players. “We knew the class was going to have … Continue reading Sunday Night With Clay Helton

I’m not a big fan of stat comparisons. When Kedon Slovis had his third 400-yard passing game of the season, the sycophants start mentioning things like Sam Darnold had only one 400-yard game in two seasons (the Rose Bowl). Do we need to point out this is an Air Raid offense? That Slovis threw 55 passes in a game? That USC has trouble running the … Continue reading Please No Kedon Slovis-Sam Darnold Comparisons