Let’s say Mike Bohn wants to keep Clay Helton. What happens if USC loses its bowl game? More likely to me, USC wins its bowl game and then has a mediocre recruiting class, to set up months of discontent. Things really get ugly when USC loses to Alabama in next year’s season opener. So you have the people angry Helton is returning and then lose … Continue reading Guess What: Things Can Get A Lot Uglier

Just finished recording the podcast on Clay Helton’s on-going drama. Continue reading Latest On Clay Helton Podcast!

You want to know how ridiculous things are going right now. I spoke to someone who is close to Clay Helton, has met Mike Bohn and Carol Folt and is considered in good graces by everyone at USC. So what is happening? “Sounds like he might be safe but I don’t know, there are conflicting stories I’m hearing,” they said. So even people who should … Continue reading It’s Time For A USC Update

Athletic director Mike Bohn fired up a group of former players before the UCLA game and told them he wanted them more involved in the football program. What he didn’t say at the time was his feelings on making a coaching change. And if he polled those former players, he would know what he needs to do today. “I know a lot of us wanted … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Back On The Clock

So it looks like Monday will close with no announcement. I said on Petros and Money that USC athletic director Mike Bohn could still hit a home run or strike out with this hire/non-hire. But at this minute, it looks weak. I don’t get why it’s such a big deal to fire Clay Helton and then hire a replacement. Why do you need someone in … Continue reading Mike Bohn Can Still Hit A Home Run

A former USC coach told me that on the coaching grapevine, people are saying not to rule out Bob Stoops. The speculation is Stoops showed little interest in the Florida State job because he would be interested in USC. He would be a big name if USC is unable or Carol Folt is unwilling to hire Urban Meyer. Continue reading Another Name To Keep An Eye On