Kliff Kingsbury’s Reputation Is Sinking
Kliff Kingsbury might be coronated a genius in the NFL and worshipped for a month by USC fans, but he is not earning that reputation with his early moves in Arizona. First, Kingsbury interviewed Steve Sarkisian for the offensive coordinator’s job. Now he has interviewed Hue Jackson. The irony of course is all three were offensive coordinators at USC. Maybe it doesn’t matter who Kingsbury … Continue reading Kliff Kingsbury’s Reputation Is Sinking
USC Morning Buzz: Worst A.D. In Nation Chronicles
If you are one of the few to attend USC basketball games, you might notice the Song Girls are no longer at the games. I’ve heard chatter among alumni that athletic director Lynn Swann banned the song girls from basketball games after being told some joined “Fire Helton” chants at the Notre Dame game. The Los Angeles Times looked into the matter but did not mention … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Worst A.D. In Nation Chronicles
A Big Recruit On Campus And Whose Calling Plays?
Darwin Barlow, a four-star tailback committed to TCU, is visiting USC this weekend. USC suddenly developed an interest in Barlow after Jordan Wilmore decommitted. So what happens when Barlow asks why the offensive coordinator hasn’t introduced himself? Or asks Clay Helton whether the Trojans will run an Air Raid or spread offense? Continue reading A Big Recruit On Campus And Whose Calling Plays?
How Is The Offensive Coordinator Search Going?
The Dallas Cowboys fired offensive coordinator Scott Linehan today. I’m not saying Clay Helton should hire him but he certainly has a more extensive job history (University of Washington offensive coordinator; Rams head coach; Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator; Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator; Cowboys offensive coordinator). Maybe Helton should call him and just get his opinion and who USC should hire. Fresno State offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer … Continue reading How Is The Offensive Coordinator Search Going?
Sign Of The Times
The NFL released its official list of early entrants for the draft without a single USC player. This is the first time since 2003 that no USC underclassmen entered the draft. Perhaps USC doesn’t have enough good players. Or perhaps USC is not developing players. Or perhaps USC is making poor recruiting decisions. Continue reading Sign Of The Times
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
The way Clay Helton is dragging his feet hiring an offensive coordinator, he is simply raising expectations that he might hire an NFL assistant coach who is participating in this weekend’s NFC and AFC championship games. That is the best-case scenario for USC fans. The worst case scenario, and it is being tossed around the McKay Center, is that offensive line coach Tim Drevno becomes … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
