One of college football’s top jobs opened up last week when USC chose to fire Clay Helton, and the Trojans figure to have their pick of some of the top names in the sport. Although USC has not sustained success since Pete Carroll left for the Seattle Seahawks in 2010, it still boasts great resources, proud tradition and a fantastic location from a recruiting standpoint.
Athletic director Mike Bohn only just started the search, but plenty of names have already surfaced. One potential outside-the-box hire who has been mentioned? Jackson State coach Deion Sanders, as legendary former running back Reggie Bush suggested this past Saturday on Big Noon Kickoff.
Seemingly, Sanders would be a long shot to get the job. Keyshawn Johnson, one of USC’s most notable NFL alumni, evaluated the idea of Sanders as the Trojans’ coach during an appearance Tuesday on First Take.
“I think you certainly take a look,” Johnson said. “I don’t think, knowing that university and some of that administration, that they’re going to go down that avenue. I just don’t think it.
