So Much For Sweeping Changes
USC has officially announced its remaining coaching staff changes today: Outside Linebackers: Joe DeForest Inside Linebackers: Johnny Nansen Offensive line: Tim Drevno Wide Receivers: Keary Colbert Tight Ends: John Baxter REACTION: I previously wrote about DeForest getting promoted from defensive analyst. Nansen did outside linebackers last season and will do inside next season. I’m not really sure what his expertise would be for either. Colbert … Continue reading So Much For Sweeping Changes
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
What might be the saddest part of USC’s recruiting class this week is how the Trojans are not even part of the national conversation any more. No one thinks USC can be a College Football Playoff contender. No one thinks USC can compete anymore with Alabama, Clemson, Oklahoma or even Michigan. Clay Helton, who was viewed as the adult in the room a few years … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
A Timeout For History
Today is the 74th anniversary of the death of Pvt. Tony Goux, who died at the Battle of the Bulge. He was the father of legendary USC assistant coach Marv Goux, who was only 12 when his father died. Former USC football coach Don Clark (pictured below left with John McKay) also fought at the Battle of the Bulge before becoming USC coach from 1957-59. Continue reading A Timeout For History
Former USC Assistant Tony Bland Reaches Plea Deal
Former USC assistant basketball coach Tony Bland has agreed to a plea bargain in the federal investigation into college basketball corruption. He is expected to receive a sentence of 6-12 months or even just probation. Does the plea bargain mean Bland implicated anyone else? That would be on the mind of people at USC. Continue reading Former USC Assistant Tony Bland Reaches Plea Deal
Has Clay Helton’s Image Sunk Further?
USC’s recruiting class is ranked in the 20’s but Clay Helton does not seem to be doing much to repair his image. Here is what defensive lineman Datona Jackson told the Palm Springs Desert Sun about Helton revoking his scholarship offer: “Jackson said that it was USC head coach Clay Helton who called him to tell him that they were offering a scholarship to another … Continue reading Has Clay Helton’s Image Sunk Further?
USC Recruiting Class Ranked No. 24
USC is ranked No. 24 by Rivals. The Trojans are No. 21 by 247. The “big” get was defensive lineman Drake Jackson, who was also considering Arizona State. USC missed on “athlete” Chris Roland, who stuck with his commitment to Arizona. Clay Helton was in full spin mode today. Asked about fans unhappy with the recruiting rankings, he said USC signed only 10 players last … Continue reading USC Recruiting Class Ranked No. 24
