Today’s comments by Mike Bohn prove again how much he loves to talk about recruiting. Remember when he said in December, “We also picked up four commitments that haven’t been announced yet . . . in the last four or five days and so I’m inspired by that.” He does use some passionate adjectives to describe recruiting: The current class is “miraculous.” The four commitments … Continue reading Coach Bohn Gives More On Recruiting Than Coach Helton

To his credit, Mike Bohn has apparently resumed the “State of Troy” interview with the athletic director series. Bohn called USC’s recent successes “miraculous,” perhaps a bit of hyperbole since USC had the No. 3 recruiting class in 2018. “I think it’s miraculous, it really is. It’s impressive. More importantly, Clay Helton and those new coaches, and the existing coaches that are on that staff. … Continue reading Mike Bohn Calls USC Recruiting “Miraculous”

WINNERS Clay Helton Recruiting is going good. The press is writing lots of positive stories. And the season might be off. You can’t lose if you don’t play! Pac-12 administrators, football, basketball coaches The spring meetings, scheduled in Scottsdale, will be conducted remotely. So no one will have to listen to Larry Scott in person. Oluwole Betiku It took a few days but the former … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: This Week’s Winners And Losers

NBCSN recently showed the 1980 Rose Bowl, when USC defeated Ohio State, 17-16. About 20 years later, I heard this story from a USC coach: With 1:32 left in the game and Ohio State ahead 16-10, USC coach John Robinson turned to offensive coordinator Paul Hackett and said, “If you call a pass play, you’re fired.” The ball was on the USC 17-yard line. Charles … Continue reading 1980 Rose Bowl: If You Pass, You’re Fired!

USC, which clearly wants another offensive tackle, is pursuing Houston grad transfer Jarrid Williams. Williams (6-7, 305) was granted a sixth year of eligibility. He started four games last season but missed the rest of the season with a high ankle sprain. He is the second grad transfer is pursuing along with Keldrick Wilson of Hampton. Quite a message to the current USC linemen and … Continue reading USC Desperately Wants A Right Tackle

Did you watch the 1975 USC-Ohio State Rose Bowl on NBCSN last night? It’s always remembered for Pat Haden throwing a 2-point pass to Shelton Diggs for the Trojans’ 18-17 victory. But what was up with John McKay sprinting straight to the locker room after the game ended? A Rose Bowl CLASSIC!@USC_FB beat the Buckeyes in a thriller 18-17 💪 pic.twitter.com/8jXLw6vhV4 — NBC Sports (@NBCSports) … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Do Not Disturb John McKay Edition