of the first round. USC went in on Mason Graham late when Riley came in, but too late. USC also wanted WR Macmillan, but I think it was Helton who F’d that up.
If I recall Graham had zero interest in USC. T-Mac was following his best friend, QB Fifita (package deal). Zona offered Fifita & chose Zona. Heck, USC did not (can't blame anyone at USC for dat one). No room for Fifita at QB... Cheers.
You’re right about Mac. Servite buddy told me Mac didn’t know much about college football when he was in HS. Said it was more important for him to be around his friends in college…. I did hear that Riley made a strong pitch for Graham days after USC hired him, but Graham was already sold on Mich….. Two guys who might’ve been Trojans back in the OC era. Definitely could’ve used Graham the past 2-3 seasons.
Congrats to coach Troy Thomas.
No talent in CA according to Riley. Had to have a woman straighten his ass out. No bueno.
If I recall Graham had zero interest in USC. T-Mac was following his best friend, QB Fifita (package deal). Zona offered Fifita & chose Zona. Heck, USC did not (can't blame anyone at USC for dat one). No room for Fifita at QB... Cheers.