USC coach Clay Helton made $2.6 million in 2016. Duke coach David Cutcliffe made $2.54 million. Duke women’s basketball coach Joanne P. McCallie made $1.35 million. When USC fired women’s basketball coach Cynthia Cooper, it reportedly offered less than $400,000 to her replacements. There was a time when USC was the gold standard for paying coaches. Pete Carroll made $4.4 million in 2006. Monte Kiffin made … Continue reading When Did USC Take A Backseat To Duke?

Some Wednesday morning notes: Remember when last year’s Washington-Stanford game got bumped to Fox Sports 2 because truck racing ran too long? That was a major embarrassment for the Pac-12 because many in Seattle do not even get Fox Sports 2. Well, from now on, when a game gets bumped, it will go to Fox Business Channel, which is available in more homes. I would … Continue reading Wednesday Notes

The jury at Todd McNair’s trial told the judge they are deadlocked, 8-4. You need 9 votes to reach a verdict. The jury did not say which way it was leaning. The judge asked them to resume deliberations tomorrow. “I got the impression there was more than general disagreement,” Judge Frederick Shaller said. “I would like to give it the best shot possible.” How will … Continue reading Todd McNair Jury Is Currently Deadlocked

Former Rams coach Chuck Knox died Saturday at age 86. Here’s a story with a USC connection. One day, when John McKay was coaching at USC, he told his staff they were going to Julie’s restaurant to have a few drinks with Chuck Knox and the Rams staff. The coaching staffs had a drinking contest in a private room, which was won by the USC … Continue reading Time For A Chuck Knox-John McKay Story

Former USC wide receiver Jalen Greene announced last month he would transfer to Illinois. But he will instead transfer to Utah State, according to 247Sports. This move made more sense when I first heard it but mainly because I thought Greene might play quarterback at Utah State. However, he is still expected to be a wide receiver. The biggest thing, of course, is getting on … Continue reading Jalen Greene Now Going To Utah State