By the time his contract expires next year, Larry Scott will have been paid about $50 million by the Pac-12 Conference. Talk about stealing. That doesn’t include the private jet that would fly him to a small Bay Area airport near his house on Saturday nights. He would often leave games at halftime so he could fly home earlier. Or the $7 million in rent … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Pac-12’s $50 Million Mistake
Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott is on his way out, according to Sports Business Daily. The Pac-12 CEO’s made the decision tonight and Scott’s last day will be June 30. A national search for a successor will begin immediately. Here is the official conference statement: SAN FRANCISCO (Jan. 20, 2021) – The Pac-12 Conference announced today that following ongoing discussions between its governing executive committee, its presidents and … Continue reading Larry Scott Stepping Down
In 1961, John McKay a spring game between the Trojans and an NFL team composed of former USC players. Jon Arnett told me he decided not to play and serve as a coach because he thought he might get hurt. He was right. Hal Bedsole, who is in the College Football Hall of Fame, told me he played quarterback for one play and got crunched … Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
There are rumors LSU cornerback Elias Ricks might enter the transfer portal. If the former Mater Dei star leaves, USC will be considered a strong candidate to land Ricks. The Seattle Times named USC defensive backs coach Donte Williams as one of eight possible candidates for the defensive coordinator job at Washington. I realize USC does not believe in transparency but there needs to be … Continue reading USC Notes: The Rumor Mill
How happy is new USC offensive line coach Clay McGuire? Here is how happy: Texas State was 2-10 in 2020. Texas State was 3-9 in 2019. Texas Tech was 5-7 in 2018. Washington State was 9-4 in 2017. The Cougars were 8-5 in 2016. And 9-4 in 2015 and 2014. Washington State was 6-7 in 2013 and 3-9 in 2012. Some questions: Why didn’t Mike … Continue reading Morning Buzz: At Least USC Will Have A Happy Coach
USC has hired Clay McGuire of Texas State as its new offensive line coach. I’m sure he is a competent coach but it kind of makes you see again how things are different at USC vs. Alabama or frankly even Notre Dame. McGuire is an Air Raid expert so that’s good. But as I’ve said before, how successful did his teams run the ball? Does … Continue reading USC Hires Clay McGuire As Offensive Line Coach
