USC Notes: Pete Carroll Making Push For South Bay Return
USC had four players make the McDonald’s All-American boys’ and girls’ rosters. Trent Perry was the lone selection for the boys’ game while Kennedy Smith, Avery Howell and Kayleigh Heckel made the girls’ game. Pete Carroll is making a push for the Chargers job, per ProFootballTalk. Jim Harbaugh remains a strong candidate. The Chargers’ new practice facility will be in El Segundo. You know Carroll … Continue reading USC Notes: Pete Carroll Making Push For South Bay Return
USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley’s Revamp Only Went So Far
The USC coaching staff shuffling appears over and it only concerned the defense. Despite the offensive line’s struggles, offensive line coach Josh Henson appears to have been spared any serious evaluation. And there was no consideration of hiring a special teams coach. Getting Lincoln Riley to revamp his defensive staff was apparently a monumental enough task. If you wanted him to touch his precious offense … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley’s Revamp Only Went So Far
USC Notes: Pictures Of The Day
Saturday’s USC-UCLA game at the Galen Center is sold out. The question is why? The teams have identical 8-11 records. Former USC defensive lineman Ryan Nielsen has been hired as defensive coordinator by the Jacksonville Jaguars. The first debate for the California Senate race will be held tonight at 6 p.m. at Bovard Auditorium at USC. Steve Garvey will be among the candidates attending. The … Continue reading USC Notes: Pictures Of The Day
USC Morning Buzz: Defensive Duties Raise Questions
Remember when Shaun Nua was hired from Michigan to coach the defensive line coach, it was hailed as a masterstroke to get a Jim Harbaugh assistant coach. So it seems a little curious that he is now solely coaching defensive ends, which was previously handled by Roy Manning. It doesn’t seem like much responsibility for someone with Nua’s background. But this is the new restructuring … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Defensive Duties Raise Questions
Julian Sayin To Ohio State
Quarterback Julian Sayin told ESPN he is transferring to Ohio State. The five-star prospect from Carlsbad left Alabama because Nick Saban retired. USC was considered a possible destination but the Buckeyes were always the clear favorite. “Incredibly excited to join the team here at Ohio State,” Sayin told ESPN. “I held this program in high regard throughout my entire recruiting process and am looking forward … Continue reading Julian Sayin To Ohio State
USC Sunday Buzz: The Speculation Fell Flat
There are still people who fall for former USC assistant coach Donte Williams being mentioned for head-coaching jobs. His name got tossed out by the media for the San Jose State job. Then Pete Thamel of ESPN reported San Jose State athletic director Jeff Konya wanted someone with head-coaching experience (of course) and was targeting former Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo. This wasn’t as bad … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: The Speculation Fell Flat
