Saturday Night Recruiting News
Four-star safety Noa Pola-Gates of Gilbert, Ariz., committed to Nebraska over USC and Arizona State during the Polynesian Bowl. The USC-centric recruiting services were really chummy with him recently. USC still has a commitment from wide receiver Puka Nacua, who is having a big game. Three-star D’Von Ellies of Owings Mills, Md., chose Penn State over USC. This was not a surprise. Continue reading Saturday Night Recruiting News
USC Picture Of The Day
With Lynn Swann banning the song girls from the basketball games, here is the original version in 1968 performing at the Sports Arena. The original song girls were Celeste Fremon, Charlene Gonzales, Suzanne Knolle, Linda Hauf, Claudia Pawlan, Penny Ward and Susan Wright. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
Can Clay Helton Hire Someone?
I hear Clay Helton has offered Cal strength coach Torre Becton the strength job at USC with Ivan Lewis going to Seattle. Becton previously was at USC. But whether Becton takes it depends in part on whether he wants to take what could be a one-year job if Helton gets fired. Continue reading Can Clay Helton Hire Someone?
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?
