Here’s something to consider in the defensive coordinator search: Maybe the new DC won’t mind keeping current assistants. But does he want to keep assistant coaches who want the job and probably won’t be happy if they don’t get it? It’s not a great situation at the moment. Here’s about the one millionith example of how being nothing more than a USC homer ruins your … Continue reading USC Notes: Something Looks A Little Messy At Moment

Even within the USC football program, there are those wondering why a defensive coordinator hasn’t been hired yet. Jen Cohen’s preferred choice, Pete Kwiatkowski, is also talking to Stanford. Why would he take Stanford over USC? Because Stanford will probably give him more authority in hiring other members of the defensive coaching staff. That’s going to be a sticking point with any self-respecting defensive coordinator. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Defensive Coordinator Search Continues

USC picked up two commitments in the transfer portal today: Iowa State cornerback Jontez Williams and Washington linebacker Deven Bryant. Williams was rated the No. 1 cornerback in the transfer portal per On3 but . . . did you know he tore his ACL and played only five games this season? Bryant had 62 tackles for Washington and went to St. John Bosco. Continue reading USC Adds Two Defensive Players In Transfer Portal

It sounds like Pete Kwiatkowski is currently the frontrunner to become USC’s defensive coordinator. So why hasn’t it happened yet? It could be a question of whether he gets to bring any of his own people with him. USC still has all its defensive assistant other than D’Anton Lynn. So someone would need to leave or be fired for Kwiatkowski to bring any assistants. It will be … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: One Possible Reason For Defensive Delay

Arizona State defensive coordinator Brian Ward and former Texas defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski have been contacted by USC for the vacant defensive coordinator position. Ward was previously defensive coordinator at Washington State, Syracuse and Bowling Green. Kwiatkowski is believed to be the preferred choice of USC athletic director Jen Cohen, because they worked together at Washington. The search is being run by general manager Chad … Continue reading At Least Two Coaches Contacted For USC Defensive Coordinator Job

Did Jayden Maiava get worse as the season progressed? His two worst games (Nebraska, TCU) were in the second half of the season and he was hardly at his best in losses to Notre Dame and Oregon. Did USC just play better teams? Nebraska wasn’t a great team. Neither was TCU but I can already hear the excuse-makers saying that Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Is QB Play An Issue?