Dave Aranda To UNLV?
LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda is talking to UNLV abot its vacant job, according to multiple reports. The reasons are supposedly that Aranda wants to be a head coach and would be near his native Redlands. I previously wrote about how Clay Helton ignored Aranda for Clancy Pendergast despite the local connection. More importantly, did Mike Bohn ever reach out to Aranda for the USC … Continue reading Dave Aranda To UNLV?
USC Podcast Time!
In this week’s podcast, we talk about how fans remain furious with athletic director Mike Bohn and his decision to retain Clay Helton. We also talk about whether USC will be motivated to play in the Holiday Bowl and how many fans will drive down to San Diego. Continue reading USC Podcast Time!
Carol Folt Wants A Coach She Can Control
I’m told the main reason Bob Stoops and Urban Meyer fell short as USC coaching candidates is because Carol Folt wanted a football coach she could control. There was no doubt she would retain complete control if Clay Helton were hired. Maybe a bigger mystery is why Mike Bohn ever took the job if he wasn’t able to hire someone he wanted? Continue reading Carol Folt Wants A Coach She Can Control
When Do USC Bowl Practices Start?
There’s been some consternation that Iowa’s already held several bowl practices and USC’s not held an official practice since the UCLA game. There was a player-run 7-on-7 practice Monday at Howard Jones Field. USC is supposed to have its first official bowl practice Friday. It might squeeze in 12-13 practices before the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27. I’m glad I don’t get the Pac-12 Network … Continue reading When Do USC Bowl Practices Start?
USC Morning Buzz: Now This Is Quite A Rumor
The rumor going around Heritage Hall on Monday was that athletic director Mike Bohn might resign. Say what?!?!? According to sources, Bohn feels betrayed by USC president Carol Folt because he merely followed orders in keeping Clay Helton but was taking the brunt of the criticism from the fans. Bohn went from hero to zero in less than a month. Now it could be that … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Now This Is Quite A Rumor
Pac-12 Officials For National Title Game!
Did you expect to hear this? The national title game on Jan. 13 in New Orleans will feature Pac-12 officials. When you think about it, since the Pac-12 is so bad, its officials are always available because they don’t really participate in the College Football Playoff. The Holiday Bowl will have ACC officials. Continue reading Pac-12 Officials For National Title Game!
