I spoke to an NFL scout today who attended North Texas practices. The offensive coordinator is Graham Harrell, who was recommended to USC by Kliff Kingsbury. “I was able to figure out their offense watching one practice,” the scout said. “There are variations with the receiver but it doesn’t take long to figure out where the ball is going. There aren’t that many different plays.” … Continue reading Do USC And Its Fans Just Want An Air Raid Offense?

Isn’t it interesting how Nick Saban played in the national title game Monday and already had Steve Sarkisian and Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chip Long in Tuscaloosa over the weekend as he searches for a new offensive coordinator. Meanwhile, crickets are chirping at USC and Lynn Swann is at Augusta National Golf Club as USC seeks to replace Kliff Kingsbury. Former USC wide receiver Randal … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz

ESPN reports Steve Sarkisian is headed back to Alabama and turning down King Kliff’s job offer with the Arizona Cardinals. He is expected to become the Tide’s offensive coordinator. I can see a few reasons why the cunning Sarkisian would choose Alabama: He will call the plays in Alabama while Kliff Kingsbury calls plays in Arizona. A season or two in Alabama will position him … Continue reading Steve Sarkisian Could Choose Alabama Over Arizona Cardinals

Remember Bob Connelly, the oft-criticized offensive line coach at USC under Steve Sarkisian? He came to USC after coaching at Oklahoma State, Arizona State, UTEP, UCLA, Alabama and Washington State. He spent the 2017 season coaching at Long Beach Poly. Well, he is going to Northern Arizona according to Football Scoop. Connelly might have the longest resume in college football. Continue reading Former USC Assistant Bob Connelly Surfaces

A big USC donor told me today he is not renewing his season tickets that he owned for decades. I’ve heard this from plenty of other people too, who are either fed up with their seats being moved or just sick of Clay Helton. So maybe it is good time to buy some season tickets. You might get better seats. And they might be valuable … Continue reading Buy Low, Sell High?