(Photo by Michael Patrick) From Tennessee fan site GoVolsExtra: University workers remove a Red Bull cooler from the administrative offices in the University of Tennessee Neyland-Thompson Sports Complex Wednesday, Jan 13, 2010. Former Defensive-line coach for UT Ed Orgeron is well known for his love of the Red Bull drink. Lane Kiffin Leaves UT Gallery […]
Read moreScroggins and Prater Pleased With Kiffin Hire
(Photo of Jesse Scroggins by Icon Sports Media) Lakewood, quarterback Jesse Scroggins is on board. His father told USA Today’s Jim Halley: “Tennessee and USC were in his final three when had to make a difficult decision back in August. I sort of have the almost-perfect marriage. The only thing that would have been more […]
Read moreThe Skinny: Notes and Info On The Kiffin Hire
*Sports Agent Gary Uberstine was extremely influential throughout this coaching search. Uberstine is the agent for Pete Carroll, Lane Kiffin, Steve Sarkisian and Ed Orgeron. He was also indirectly involved in the Jack Del Rio negotiations even though he doesn’t directly represent him. Once negotiations broke down with Del Rio Monday evening, Uberstine and his […]
Read moreTHE LANE KIFFIN USC PRESS CONFERENCE
SCENE: Los Angeles, CA. The USC Campus. A room of reporters wait for Lane Kiffin. AD MIKE GARRETT paces nervously in the background. An AIDE waits with him. Aide: What do you want me to do? Garrett: Stall. Just stall them a little longer. I’ll get to the bottom of this. Just tell them Orgeron […]
Read moreCURIOUS INDEX, 1/13/10
The obvious early answer to this ball of insanity. Lane Kiffin will assume the role vacated by Conan O’Brien, use the show as a recruiting vehicle, and Ed Orgeron will play the part of the Masturbating Bear whether you like it or not. Since he’s attempting to reunite the USC crew from THE YEAR TWO […]
Read moreRecruiting impact: Good for USC
There appear to be two initial reactions to the Lane Kiffin hire at USC. First, fans and media — particularly around Tennessee — are outraged. And the media reaction in LA isn’t exactly a warm hug. But one place where Kiffin landing at USC is seemingly being met with great cheer is recruiting. At least […]
Read moreLook Out, Ed O’s Got A Few Weeks ‘Til Signing Day And A Fresh Case Of Red Bull!!!
Hell hath no fury like Orgeron on the recruiting warpath. He’s not going to stop at stealing Tennessee recruits — he’s coming for yours too. Consider yourself warned.
Read moreTrojan Depo: Kiffin Move Pays Recruiting Gold
There’s no doubt the Kiffin move was crazy. He didn’t seem to be on anybody’s short-list to fill the Carroll void. Hell, he didn’t even appear on the radar. Oregon State’s coach Mike Riley turned the job down without ever having to say a word. Jack Del Rio had three years left on his contract. […]
Read moreKiffin, Orgeron, and Chow
Dan Woike has reported that Norm Chow is coming back to USC as the offensive coordinator. Ed Orgeron is already in LA with Brennan Carroll, pounding Red Bulls, securing recruits. Top WR recruit Kyle Prater plans to enroll on Monday. Tim Davis is coming back to the O-Line. ***EDITOR’S UPDATE*** UCLA, UCLA fan sites, and […]
Read moreHe’s Baaaaaaaaaack!!!!
Scott Wolf and ESPN both reporting Lane Kiffin (and his wife Layla, both pictured above) will return to Southern California so that Lane can assume the role of USC’s next head coach. Details to follow, but one would assume that Monte Kiffin and Ed Orgeron, both on Lane’s Tennessee’s staff, will join him in returning […]
Read moreRumormongering: The New Regime Will Include A New AD
What we’ve heard from one source (purportedly) close to the program: Jack Del Rio as the new head coach, bringing Kennedy Pola and Norm Chow with him (no word on Orgeron). And perhaps the bigger story, Garrett to be replaced by Rich McKay, son of USC coaching legend John McKay. Stay tuned as we try […]
Read moreThe Skinny: Updated List of Candidates
Two to mark off the list: *Mike Riley: Decided to stay in his hometown and can thank USC for a contract extension taking him through the 2019 season. Oregon State is a great fit for him and he even acknowledges that leaving Oregon State the first time was the worst mistake of his coaching career. […]
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