Ivan Lewis didn’t do a great job as USC strength coach but Clay Helton is taking too much time to find a replacement. Lewis took two USC colleagues with him to the Seattle Seahawks so USC is short-handed. I’m told assistant strength coach Keith Bolton is trying to run things but it’s in disarray because so many coaches are missing. Do you think players feel … Continue reading The Clock Is Ticking On Hiring A Strength Coach

Before it was announced last week, a USC wide receiver told me that he asked wide receiver Bru McCoy if he would change his mind once he decided to transfer. “If they fired Clay Helton and hired Tom Herman,” McCoy reportedly said. Continue reading One Way To Get Bru McCoy Back To USC

Hunter Hill, an offensive tackle from Orem, Utah, has been offered a scholarship by USC and will visit this weekend. He is committed to Washington State and his other offers are from Idaho, San Jose State, Utah State, Vanderbilt and Virginia. Does it matter someone from Utah is not being offered by Utah? Does it matter USC took two defensive backs last weekend and its … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Who Hasn’t Been Offered A Scholarship Lately?

North Texas offensive coordinator Graham Harrell finally accepted the USC job tonight according to multiple reports. This has to be better than Jedd “the” Fisch and is definitely better than Tim Drevno becoming offensive coordinator. It only works, however, if Harrell has complete control of the offense and gets to decide who starts at quarterback. We shall see.   Continue reading Reports: Graham Harrell Accepts USC Offer

There was a nice turnout at the 901 club on Sunday for the Tim Rossovich Memorial. Legendary USC assistant coach Dave Levy was a speaker along with All-American lineman Ron Yary and safety Mike Battle, who was Rossovich’s partner in crime. The emcee was Justin Dedeaux, son of legendary USC baseball coach Rod Dedeaux. I’ve recounted some of the wild Rossovich stories here. The 9-0 … Continue reading Tim Rossovich Memorial

Another day, another wide receiver leaves. Josh Imatorbhebhe announced he was leaving USC today. He barely played so it makes sense. He joins Trevon Sidney, Randal Grimes and Bru McCoy as receivers who have left. And don’t be surprised if more players join them. Do you find it strange some of these guys are leaving even as USC looks ready to switch to an Air … Continue reading Wide Receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe Transfers