Kennedy Polamalu will not return as offensive coordinator/running backs coach at USC, it was announced Sunday by Trojans coach Lane Kiffin.

Wow, I'm very surprised. Well respected coach, and very well connected in california with recruits. He would be an ace for any staff that adds him. Unfortunately, we already have an absolute ace at the RB coach position, but I still thought this was newsworthy enough to post.

Timing it right after his recruits sign doesn't look very good. I wouldn't be surprised to see some recruit speak up.

ekalika wrote: Kennedy Polamalu will not return as offensive coordinator/running backs coach at USC, it was announced Sunday by Trojans coach Lane Kiffin.

Wow, I'm very surprised. Well respected coach, and very well connected in california with recruits. He would be an ace for any staff that adds him. Unfortunately, we already have an absolute ace at the RB coach position, but I still thought this was newsworthy enough to post.

What is going on out there? Everybody is leaving or getting fired except for the biggest idiot, kiffen. I say we hire this guy, if he wants to coach TE or LB. Either way, he'd be an upgrade to what we have.

mict085 wrote: What is going on out there? Everybody is leaving or getting fired except for the biggest idiot, kiffen. I say we hire this guy, if he wants to coach TE or LB. Either way, he'd be an upgrade to what we have.

Kiffen is the PAC12's version of Mack Brown.

He would be a good replacement for Kittle.
He would be out polynesian pipeline

Lane Kiffin: "As we continue to evaluate all facets of our program, including the organization of our staff, we made the decision to go in a different direction at this coaching position.  Kennedy Polamalu is a good coach, a good person and a good Trojan.  We wish him and his family the best."

InsideUSC: Lane Kiffin said Kennedy Polamalu is a ``good Trojan.'' Is Kiffin a ``good Trojan?'' # USC

so he's a "used condom"?

How is this different than Patton?  There is no good time to make coaching changes. Doesn't matter if it is a chief or an indian.

ZachGivens wrote: InsideUSC: Lane Kiffin said Kennedy Polamalu is a ``good Trojan.'' Is Kiffin a ``good Trojan?'' # USC

Here's an introspective blog from that site:

InsideUSC‏ @ InsideUSC # USC football motto this week should be Decommitment to Excellence

Mangino to USC?  

Im telling you, the recruiting he would bring in is unreal. Especially the polynesian kids like Maluga. He would blow away kittle.

Dont see the issue with replacing a tackles coach who's position has done fairly well since his hire with a former rb coach? That is a very different position to coach.

bozzzz44 wrote: Im telling you, the recruiting he would bring in is unreal. Especially the polynesian kids like Maluga. He would blow away kittle.

Is he even LDS?

bozzzz44 wrote: Im telling you, the recruiting he would bring in is unreal. Especially the polynesian kids like Maluga. He would blow away kittle.

mict085 wrote: What is going on out there? Everybody is leaving or getting fired except for the biggest idiot, kiffen. I say we hire this guy, if he wants to coach TE or LB. Either way, he'd be an upgrade to what we have.

The feeling is that Lane has had three years with sorted results (some ups and and some downs).  Given the extraordinary circumstances involving the sanctions, Haden wants to be fair about this. 


Last season the table was set for something special (not necessarily a national title) and instead it became a catastrophe as the team regressed on just about every front.  Therefore he needs to take whatever steps are needed to right the ship, including the replacement of parts of the coaching staff as required. 


This is year four now.  Year one was a 5 loss season with no bowl.  Year two showed genuine promise with the team finishing in the top 5 in the country despite not having a bowl.  Last year the wheels unexpectedly came off. 


2013 is the end of the scholarship sanctions and make or break for Lane.  Either he pulls it together and the team is back in a BCS bowl or Haden goes in a different direction. 


Speculation is that in addition to the new DC (Pendergast), Lane is looking to hire a seasoned OC (maybe Jeff Tedford) and Troy P with the title of offensive coordinator was in the way of that. 


If I were in Lane's shoes I'd be pulling out all the stops as well and making major changes after what happened last year.  This is no time to stubbornly hold back or be sentimental.  Jeez, he even fired his old man.             


As far as Troy P goes, I'd be surprised if he didn't re-join Jeff Fisher in St Louis with the Rams.

Yes!  Lane Kiffin is a good used Trojan!  Karma is a B....

You mean Mangino to KFC!!!

2014 scholarships is the last year of deductions. USC is just at the beginning of feeling the hurt on depth


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mict085 wrote: What is going on out there? Everybody is leaving or getting fired except for the biggest idiot, kiffen. I say we hire this guy, if he wants to coach TE or LB. Either way, he'd be an upgrade to what we have.

The feeling is that Lane has had three years with sorted results (some ups and and some downs).  Given the extraordinary circumstances involving the sanctions, Haden wants to be fair about this. 


Last season the table was set for something special (not necessarily a national title) and instead it became a catastrophe as the team regressed on just about every front.  Therefore he needs to take whatever steps are needed to right the ship, including the replacement of parts of the coaching staff as required. 


This is year four now.  Year one was a 5 loss season with no bowl.  Year two showed genuine promise with the team finishing in the top 5 in the country despite not having a bowl.  Last year the wheels unexpectedly came off. 


2013 is the end of the scholarship sanctions and make or break for Lane.  Either he pulls it together and the team is back in a BCS bowl or Haden goes in a different direction. 


Speculation is that in addition to the new DC (Pendergast), Lane is looking to hire a seasoned OC (maybe Jeff Tedford) and Troy P with the title of offensive coordinator was in the way of that. 


If I were in Lane's shoes I'd be pulling out all the stops as well and making major changes after what happened last year.  This is no time to stubbornly hold back or be sentimental.  Jeez, he even fired his old man.             


As far as Troy P goes, I'd be surprised if he didn't re-join Jeff Fisher in St Louis with the Rams.

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3jakk wrote: How is this different than Patton?  There is no good time to make coaching changes. Doesn't matter if it is a chief or an indian.

Hooseurdaddy wrote: You mean Mangino to KFC!!!

So you're admitting with this comment that you're a FATPHOBE ... WHY are you afraid of fat people?  Are you afraid that they will turn you into a fat person?  WHY the hate?