USC analyst Kliff Kingsbury is getting mentioned for the Washington job but a more likely spot for him might be Arizona, if Jedd the Fisch is able to maneuver his way into the Huskies’ coaching position (and don’t think he isn’t trying). If I’m Washington, I take a long, hard look at Kansas State’s Chris Klieman. He’s used to getting more with less and has … Continue reading Will Coaching Dominoes Fall To Kliff Kingsbury?

Linebackers coach Roy Manning bid farewell to USC on Thursday. Why did it take so long? Well, Manning was a key recruiter on the staff. So maybe USC wanted to wait until after Signing Day and the transfer portal closed. Now the question is who will USC hire to replace him? And will that person necessarily coach linebackers? What’s the status of defensive line coach … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Why would an NFL team want a 72-year-old coach like Pete Carroll or Bill Bellichick? Because you want them to come in for 2-3 years and lay the foundation for the program and then hand it over to a younger coach. The newspaper clipping below made the rounds Wednesday. Who hired Pete Carroll at North Carolina State? Montague Kiffin. Continue reading USC Notes: The Reason To Hire A 72-Year-Old Coach

The coaching carousel is totally out of control this morning. Here’s some of the speculation: Pete Carroll to the Chargers; Jim Harbaugh to the Raiders; Bill Belichick to the Falcons/Commanders/Titans. Meanwhile, as Dan Lanning rumors to Alabama heat up, you might wonder why he is so hot? College coaches say Lanning is a maniac to work for, as the staff pretty much works 24/7. He … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Coaching Carousel Spinning Out Of Control

When USC fans were going gaga over the offense in the Holiday Bowl, I pointed out the Trojans’ anemic running game. Of course, the fanboys did not appreciate it. I can't believe I still have to say this but running the ball and defense win championships. When you do both, you can start celebrating — InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) December 28, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js So let’s review the … Continue reading USC Notes: This Is What Lincoln Riley Must Do To Win A Championship

It’s the end of an era in Seattle as Pete Carroll is out as the Seahawks coach. He has been offered a job as an advisor with the team. Carroll’s reign will be remembered for two things: Winning in Super Bowl in 2014 and losing a Super Bowl when he refused to run the ball with Marshawn Lynch on the 1-yard line and Russell Wilson’s … Continue reading Pete Carroll Out In Seattle