It’s already the day before the Holiday Bowl? One thing I’ve heard from several college coaches is that if USC hires a good defensive coordinator, the coordinator will probably want to try and bring in some of his own guys to coach. Would Clay Helton or Mike Bohn go for that? A respected defensive coordinator might say they won’t risk their reputation without their own … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Real Defensive Coordinator Will Want Own Staff

USC fans are getting some criticism for not being supportive. “It is a little frustrating because you see your fans are saying so many negative things about you,” said wide receiver Michael Pittman Tuesday. “It’s just like, ‘Wow, I thought you guys were our fans and supporting us.’ They’re not doing a lot of supporting right now.” This confuses the issue. USC fans support the … Continue reading USC Fans Come Under Fire

USC athletic director Mike Bohn spoke to the San Diego Union-Tribune last week for a column published Tuesday. “I was taught a long time ago in this business, a formula for failure is trying to be everything for everyone,” Bohn said. “We made the right decision for USC and our student-athletes.” Un huh. Bohn was also asked how much the decision to retain Clay Helton … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Mike Bohn Makes A Few New Comments

USC practiced at Southwestern College and was not in full pads. There was a full-pad practice Monday. Tailback Markese Stepp was not dressed. A rumor going around in San Diego was that former USC assistant Joe Barry could be a candidate for the defensive coordinator’s job. Barry is currently the assistant head coach and linebackers coach for the Rams. So unless the Rams are making … Continue reading Holiday Bowl Report