Answer Wednesday! (Part 2)

Q: USC - 714 said:
here is what I know about the early enrolees/possible early enrolees:
Scott Starr is enrolling early, so is Chad Wheeler.
Gerald Bowman is a potential early enrolee, and so are the 2 O-Linemen from Saddleback.
What other players are looking to enroll early, whether they are players who have already committed or are players who are considering coming to USC?

A: The list is fluid. Sometimes, USC asks a high school graduate to see if he can enroll early. I'd heard Carl Hulick, a center from Esperanza, was a candidate if he could meet early requirements. But there are also some JC players USC might offer in the next four weeks if they cannot get five or six players before the semester starts.

Q: Edward said:
In NCAA history, has there ever been a D1 football team play 14 games, participate in a bowl game, and end the season with a six and eight record (or worse) without sanctions?

A: I don't know the answer to that one.

Q: mownyc said:
Is Lisa Love a PRIME example of a person put in charge due to their gender rather than her experience, I mean she is doing a wonderful job finding the school a competent head football coach.

A: She was never really allowed to participate in football searches at USC. The hiring of Dennis Erickson seemed solid but didn't work. Now we'll see if Todd Graham works out although she apparently was not allowed to make that hire.

Q: I DIg Go Go Girls said:
What year did PC & Co begin recruiting off of lists instead of really digging for talent?

A: The changes occurred when Lane Kiffin left and Brennan Carroll took over as recruiting coordinator. As I've stated before, it wasn't so much that Kffin was brilliant but he was willing to challenge Carroll on recruits or push a recruit that Carroll might have cooled off on. That stopped when it became a family operation.