Del Rio to USC?

[Matt Foley]

John Clayton just suggested it. Makes sense to me.

[Kevin Greene]

Fisher in the mix for USC job

Posted by Michael David Smith on January 9, 2010 11:50 AM ET

Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams said this week that Jeff Fisher would remain the team's head coach. But now that Pete Carroll appears set to vacate the job at Fisher's alma mater, USC, things could be changing.

We noted when Adams said Fisher would stay that Adams might actually be hoping someone comes along and offers to take Fisher away without Adams having to pay off the remainder of Fisher's contract. Could the Trojans be that "someone"?

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that USC athletic director Mike Garrett tried to hire Fisher before he hired Carroll in 2001, and that Garrett could turn to Fisher again now.

Schefter also reports that Adams might be receptive to letting Fisher go.

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[Matt Foley]

I think Del Rio would be a better college coach. Did Fisher play at USC? Del Rio did. I don't know about Fisher.

[Kevin Greene]

I think Del Rio would be a better college coach. Did Fisher play at USC? Del Rio did. I don't know about Fisher.

Fisher is a huge USC alum.

Fisher later went on to star as a USC Trojan under coach John Robinson. During his collegiate career (1977–80), he played alongside such defensive stars as Ronnie Lott, Dennis Smith, and Joey Browner. Fisher's USC teammates also included star offensive lineman Bruce Matthews, whom he would coach years later with the Oilers and Titans. Fisher and the Trojans won a national championship during the 1978 season, and in 1980 he was honored with a Pac-10 All-Academic selection.

[Boltergeist]

*waits for proliferation of Fox to TEN/JAX threads in Panther forum*

[JPPT1974]

Well wonder who will coach at USC now that Carroll is going to the pros, hopefully the second time around there will be better.

[C47]

Mike Riley was USC's first choice (thanks Garrett your a moron), since OSU helped us out and gave Riley and 3 year extension today (thank you god!) the search will continue. According to sources, mainly Scott Wolfe, SC has contacted Del Rio and he is in fact interested in the job as it would offer long term security. The rumor is that Del Rio would like to come to SC as long as he can bring some of his staff with him but he would also like to grab Norm Chow and Ed Ogeron who were part of Pete Carroll's staff during the NC years. I for one would be all for this as Del Rio would bring intensity and Passion to SC and Ed Ogeron is not only one of the best defensive minds SC has ever seen but also an amazing recruiter.

[Mesmer]

Del Rio is walking into a trap. Aren't they under investigation for recruiting violations? Is that why Carroll was so quick to pack his bags for Seattle?

[Saint J]

Oregeron won't leave his salary in Knoxville.

[Mr. Scot]

Reports now are that USC has sent an actual contract offer to Del Rio.

This one could get interesting.

[panthers55]

Del Rio says he will stay with the Jags.

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/34823837/ns/sports-player_news/

[Boltergeist]

Now attention is turning to Steve Mariucci as a candidate. You know what that means.

Fox to the NFL Network!

[Carolina Husker]

[Carolina Husker]

Hopefully Harbaugh says no.