Photo/Ling Luo/Daily Trojan Here is a statement USC athletic director Mike Bohn sent out to members of the Trojan Athletic Fund on Thursday: Walking onto USC’s campus today, I was overcome with feelings of excitement, passion, and opportunity. Tremendous excitement in joining the preeminent college athletic program in the country and becoming a member of the Trojan Family. Heartfelt passion for continuing my lifelong mission … Continue reading A Message From Mike Bohn
Clay Helton said he had a one-on-one meeting with Mike Bohn today. “To see his energy and his positivity hitting the ground running today was awesome,” Helton said. “To be able to sit down with him one-on-one and for him be so positive, say, ‘Coach we’re cheering for you. Go get ’em, we’re right behind you’ “ Meanwhile, defensive end Hunter Echols will have season … Continue reading Clay Helton Meets Mike Bohn
New USC A.D. Mike Bohn was asked if he would wait until the end of the season to make an assessment of Clay Helton. “I think it’s premature to say at this point,” Bohn said. “We’ll see. I’m going to support coach and support those players unequivocally. They’re out there battling and representing USC and we want them to be successful.” Continue reading Mike Bohn On A Football Timetable
There is definitely a new attitude and new leadership at USC. This was the most important quote from the press conference: “My intent is to listen, to learn and to lead, in that order.” This is directly opposite the attitude of Lynn Swann, who never tried to learn how to be an athletic director. “I am immensely passionate and energetic,” Bohn said.Again, a direct contradiction … Continue reading Mike Bohn-Carol Folt Press Conference Analysis
USC president Carol Folt will introduce its new athletic director — Mike Bohn — Thursday morning at 10 a.m. As I said this morning, USC officials expected Bohn to “come around” after he had second thoughts. Now the question: Is this any way Bohn could convince Folt to hire Urban Meyer? Folt doesn’t want Meyer but Bohn’s stock will never be higher than now so … Continue reading USC To Announce New A.D. Thursday Morning
Defensive end Drake Jackson (sprained ankle) expects to play Saturday against Arizona State. Safety Talanoa Hufanga is also expected to play. Cornerback Max Williams wore a protective boot after being carted off the field yesterday. Michael Pittman did not practice and has a sprained ankle. Continue reading Drake Jackson Expected To Return
