Will a new defensive coordinator and special teams coach be able to overcome the lack of discipline that permeates the USC program? I spoke to a prospective candidate, who said, “I’m not going to put up with with any of that. Things would need to change a lot.” Remember all the talk from Clay Helton about a “culture change” that was swallowed by the pundits? … Continue reading How Much Can A Defensive Coordinator Change?
Sources tell me the hiring of a new defensive coordinator will be directly handled by USC athletic director Mike Bohn. That could greatly expand the list of possible candidates because it might not matter as much if Clay Helton is comfortable with the new coach. It will also provide more insight into Bohn. If he hires someone Helton already knows, it will show Bohn is … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: “Coach Bohn” Will Hire Defensive Coordinator
How does Clay Helton ever look at himself? Let’s look at his staff turnover: Fired today: Clancy Pendergast, John Baxter. Fired a year ago: Tee Martin, Kenechi Udeze, Ronnie Bradford, Neil Callaway. That is six coaches in around 12 months. The guy has basically blamed around 2/3 of the coaching staff for his problems. It’s the offensive coordinator’s fault. No, it’s the defensive coordinator’s fault. … Continue reading Can Someone Buy Clay Helton A Mirror?
Based on this statement below shouldn’t Clay Helton have fired himself? The guy is literally untouchable despite his incompetence. Continue reading Clay Helton Finally Fires Pendergast And Baxter
USC athletic director Mike Bohn was on the sideline at the Holiday Bowl last night in San Diego. One of the people he was with was former USC linebacker Wille McGinest gave a earful to athletic director Mike Bohn last night at the Holiday Bowl. McGinest is known for being outspoken and one source said Bohn himself was not spared over his own performance. I’m … Continue reading Did Mike Bohn Get Ripped Last Night?
Joe DeForest, who coached outside linebackers at USC, was named safeties coach at North Carolina State today. It’s amazing that Clay Helton hasn’t done anything yet regarding Clancy Pendergast and John Baxter. Mike Bohn might take his marching orders from Carol Folt, but he has the power to tell Helton to fire coaches immediately. Continue reading USC Loses Assistant Coach But Not Who You Think
