Clay Helton Remains Delusional, Part 306
In case you missed it, Clay Helton did an interview with the L.A. Times. He tap-danced as usual and didn’t take accountability. And he offered this whopper: “I actually see this program trending upward, if you look at it correctly.” If you look at it correctly? That’s a trademark comment of a delusional person. The rest of you are not seeing things clearly. He can … Continue reading Clay Helton Remains Delusional, Part 306
Saturday Buzz: Could Graham Harrell Still Be An NFL Candidate?
Graham Harrell apparently interviewed with Boise State on Wednesday. Now that Boise hired Oregon defensive coordinator Andy Avalos, does this mean Harrell is back for another year at USC? Well, there is still a potential path for him to the NFL. The Philadelphia Eagles have an opening for an offensive coordinator and Harrell interviewed last year. Would Eagles coach Doug Pederson call Harrell again? Philadelphia … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Could Graham Harrell Still Be An NFL Candidate?
A Coaching Hire That Could Impact USC
Marcus Freeman of Cincinnati was the hot defensive coordinator this offseason with offers from job offers from Notre Dame and LSU. Freeman chose Notre Dame, which announced it this afternoon. This affects USC in two ways: Does Luke Fickell become a less effective coach without Freeman? We will find out next season. Would Freeman follow Fickell to USC? He supposedly turned down LSU to remain … Continue reading A Coaching Hire That Could Impact USC
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Wasn’t it interesting that USC fired offensive line coach Tim Drevno and strength coach Aaron Ausmus two days before Christmas and apparently never had an intention of mentioning it? Worse was Clay Helton telling Ausmus he did a great job and firing him three days later. Helton loves to fire coaches but when does the culture change? The players don’t respect him or particularly like … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC Beats Arizona In Tucson
USC shot 58.5 percent from the field, including 57 percent on 3-pointers tonight in an 87=73 victory over Arizona at McKale Center. Isaiah White led USC with 22 points while Evan Mobley added 19 points and 11 rebounds. Azuolas Tubelis had 31 points for Arizona. Continue reading USC Beats Arizona In Tucson
Something To Keep In Mind When Hiring A Line Coach
Who will replace Tim Drevno? You will likely hear someone at USC say it wants the best offensive line coach in the nation. But here’s the problem: The best offensive line coaches are unlikely going to want to coach the Air Raid offense. “How can you coach the offensive line in that offense?” a Pac-12 offensive line coach told me. Rightly or wrongly, a lot … Continue reading Something To Keep In Mind When Hiring A Line Coach
