USC Morning Buzz: A Perfect Job For Pete Carroll

I keep hearing that Pete Carroll is having a tough time coming to terms with the fact no NFL teams offered him a job after his dismissal by the Seattle Seahawks. Maybe USC can hire Carroll as a consultant. He could offer some defensive pointers to D’Anton Lynn and help Lincoln Riley improve his people skills. Get him to agree to a couple public appearances … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Perfect Job For Pete Carroll

The Coaching Carousel Works In Strange Ways

Here’s how the coaching carousel works: Last month, Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh wanted to hire TCU running backs coach Anthony Jones. Jones turned Harbaugh down. So Harbaugh hired USC running backs coach Kiel McDonald. Now USC has replaced McDonald with Jones. Why would Jones turn down the Chargers but take the USC job? He thinks he will have a better chance to become … Continue reading The Coaching Carousel Works In Strange Ways

USC Morning Buzz: Big Ten Pressure Isn’t Like Pac-12

Lincoln Riley didn’t want anything to do with the SEC when he bolted Oklahoma. Does he want much to do with the Big Ten? Consider this: A couple weeks ago, Penn State coach James Franklin was reportedly booed by some fans at a dance marathon that raised money that covers 100 percent of all medical expenses for families with childhood cancer at Penn State Health … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Big Ten Pressure Isn’t Like Pac-12

USC Sunday Buzz: Quite A Heisman Statement

Johnny Manziel said he will not attend another Heisman Trophy until Reggie Bush gets his Heisman back. Bush might have a better chance of getting his Heisman back if Manziel instead promised to attend every ceremony until the trophy is returned. Last player to leave the field Saturday night after the drills? Caleb Williams. Hung and said goodbye to all the folks who ran the … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Quite A Heisman Statement