Rob Ryan is still working at USC with the title of assistant head coach for the defense but he is not listed among the coaching staff. Instead, he is listed as support staff. That could limit what duties he can perform. It also begs the question what he does on a daily basis (on a no doubt exorbitant salary). Even if he isn’t part of … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Is Now Linebacker Coach U.

The USC-Fresno State has been moved to Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. PT. That is a Friday night. So what was previously just a bad game is now a bad game on a Friday night. How will the Trojans manage with a short week to prepare for the Bulldogs? At this moment, I’m not in the mood to watch USC play Louisiana, San Jose State … Continue reading A Bad USC Game Just Got Worse

USC assistant coach Paul Gonzales posted a video of him and other staffers taking a helicopter from downtown L.A, to La Verne to see Damien safety Gavin Williams. This reeks of Chad “Charmin” Bowden. But I’m not sure why USC went to the trouble when they are strong favorites to land Williams. I think a much more interesting video would be to show the guy … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Pete Carroll said in an interview with 247 that he intends to teach a class at USC for the fall semester. “I’m done coaching,” Carroll said. “I’m looking forward to the class we’ll do at USC in the fall. I’m finished (coaching). I should have done it the year before. “Unfortunately, I had to wind up as the oldest coach in the history of the … Continue reading Pete Carroll Will Be Hanging Around USC In Fall

Pete Carroll and Mack Brown have been named coaches of the 2027 Polynesian Bowl, a rematch of their legendary national title game at the Rose Bowl. Does Carroll promise to have Reggie Bush on the field on fourth down this time around? Carroll probably loved the idea of going to Hawaii for a football since he’s had a home there for years. Here’s a note … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Pete Carroll-Mack Brown Rematch Scheduled