Today is the 74th anniversary of the death of Pvt. Tony Goux, who died at the Battle of the Bulge. He was the father of legendary USC assistant coach Marv Goux, who was only 12 when his father died. Former USC football coach Don Clark (pictured below left with John McKay) also fought at the Battle of the Bulge before becoming USC coach from 1957-59. Continue reading A Timeout For History
Former USC assistant basketball coach Tony Bland has agreed to a plea bargain in the federal investigation into college basketball corruption. He is expected to receive a sentence of 6-12 months or even just probation. Does the plea bargain mean Bland implicated anyone else? That would be on the mind of people at USC. Continue reading Former USC Assistant Tony Bland Reaches Plea Deal
USC’s recruiting class is ranked in the 20’s but Clay Helton does not seem to be doing much to repair his image. Here is what defensive lineman Datona Jackson told the Palm Springs Desert Sun about Helton revoking his scholarship offer: “Jackson said that it was USC head coach Clay Helton who called him to tell him that they were offering a scholarship to another … Continue reading Has Clay Helton’s Image Sunk Further?
USC is ranked No. 24 by Rivals. The Trojans are No. 21 by 247. The “big” get was defensive lineman Drake Jackson, who was also considering Arizona State. USC missed on “athlete” Chris Roland, who stuck with his commitment to Arizona. Clay Helton was in full spin mode today. Asked about fans unhappy with the recruiting rankings, he said USC signed only 10 players last … Continue reading USC Recruiting Class Ranked No. 24
USC has signed defensive tackle De’jon Benton, who was committed to Washington State. That says it all. USC is now flipping guys from Washington State. Benton is a 3-star from Pittsburg, Calif. Between the lackluster corners and 5-11 quarterbacks, stealing a Washington State recruit makes perfect sense. Oh wait, the 5-11 quarterback (Dillon Gabriel) just committed to Central Florida. Thanks, Kingsbury! And remember offensive lineman Kardell … Continue reading USC Flips A Washington State Recruit
Lawndale tailback Jordan Wilmore committed to USC in August. But he announced yesterday he would not sign today and there is a feeling he might end up at Boise State or Utah. Why? Well, maybe he wants to know who is head coach will be for the next four years? Or maybe he doesn’t like Clay Helton’s tailback-by-committee approach? Or the role of a tailback … Continue reading Did USC Botch Recruitment Of Jordan Wilmore?
