If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
The just-concluded NBA Finals are a good reminder that neither Kawhi Leonard nor Klay Thompson played at USC. But they easily could have been Trojans. Leonard, who played at King High School in Riverside, was considered a “mid-major post” player by the USC coaching staff and never offered a scholarship. UCLA, Arizona, Washington and Arizona State also neglected to offer Leonard and he signed with … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC Receiver Rankings
Do you think USC has the No. 1 receiving corps in the nation? They are ranked No. 4 by Lindy’s and No. 8 by Athlon’s. Maybe they would be No. 1 with Velus Jones and Bru McCoy but McCoy might have to redshirt. USC coach Clay Helton is No. 1 in both magazines, however, on the coaches’ hot seat. Continue reading USC Receiver Rankings
Norm Chow Returns To Coaching
Norm Chow has been named the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles XFL franchise. He will work under head coach Winston Moss. Continue reading Norm Chow Returns To Coaching
The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same
I’ve heard Lynn Swann has become more engaged and even more respectful, which some athletic dept. insiders believe is a reaction to the impending arrival of new president Carol Folt. However, this week a USC administrator offered a reminder that changes are coming slowly. “He is still spending a lot of time on the golf simulator (inside Heritage Hall),” the administrator said. The golf simulator … Continue reading The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same
USC Morning Buzz: A Cautionary Story For QB Derby
With a big quarterback decision looming in August, here is a story from 2016 that I have never written but will recount for the benefit of new offensive coordinator Graham Harrell. About two weeks before USC played Alabama in 2016, Clay Helton told his coaching staff Sam Darnold had outperformed Max Browne and would be the starter. The coaches adjusted the game plan for Darnold … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Cautionary Story For QB Derby
USC Expects To Hire Jason Gill As Baseball Coach
USC is in the final stages of hiring Loyola Marymount baseball coach Jason Gill. An official announcement could come as soon as Thursday, sources said. Reaction: Gill cannot be worse than former coach Dan Hubbs. But here is a story that will not inspire anyone regarding the search: Last week, then-St. Mary’s coach Eric Valenzuela spent 5.5 hours interviewing with Long Beach State. USC interviewed … Continue reading USC Expects To Hire Jason Gill As Baseball Coach
