Linebackers coach Roy Manning bid farewell to USC on Thursday. Why did it take so long? Well, Manning was a key recruiter on the staff. So maybe USC wanted to wait until after Signing Day and the transfer portal closed. Now the question is who will USC hire to replace him? And will that person necessarily coach linebackers? What’s the status of defensive line coach … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Why would an NFL team want a 72-year-old coach like Pete Carroll or Bill Bellichick? Because you want them to come in for 2-3 years and lay the foundation for the program and then hand it over to a younger coach. The newspaper clipping below made the rounds Wednesday. Who hired Pete Carroll at North Carolina State? Montague Kiffin. Continue reading USC Notes: The Reason To Hire A 72-Year-Old Coach
The coaching carousel is totally out of control this morning. Here’s some of the speculation: Pete Carroll to the Chargers; Jim Harbaugh to the Raiders; Bill Belichick to the Falcons/Commanders/Titans. Meanwhile, as Dan Lanning rumors to Alabama heat up, you might wonder why he is so hot? College coaches say Lanning is a maniac to work for, as the staff pretty much works 24/7. He … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Coaching Carousel Spinning Out Of Control
When USC fans were going gaga over the offense in the Holiday Bowl, I pointed out the Trojans’ anemic running game. Of course, the fanboys did not appreciate it. I can't believe I still have to say this but running the ball and defense win championships. When you do both, you can start celebrating — InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) December 28, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js So let’s review the … Continue reading USC Notes: This Is What Lincoln Riley Must Do To Win A Championship
It’s the end of an era in Seattle as Pete Carroll is out as the Seahawks coach. He has been offered a job as an advisor with the team. Carroll’s reign will be remembered for two things: Winning in Super Bowl in 2014 and losing a Super Bowl when he refused to run the ball with Marshawn Lynch on the 1-yard line and Russell Wilson’s … Continue reading Pete Carroll Out In Seattle
Former UNLV quarterback Jayden Maiava has flipped his commitment from Georgia to USC. If you’re keeping score, Maiava announced right before Christmas he would return to UNLV. On New Year’s Day, he entered the transfer portal. Two days ago, he committed to Georgia. Last night, he switched to USC. What changed his mind? Well, he probably got a better NIL offer. And Lincoln Riley must … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Adds Quarterback — For Now
