Former USC players have been and continue to be outspoken regarding their disappointment with the product the Trojans put on the field, including former Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush. In comments to Los Angeles Times 'Arash Markazi.
"They have to win the division,"Bush said. "This is a put-up-or-shut-up season for them, especially for Clay Helton. I'm looking to see drastic improvements. People have to be held accountable and players have to be held accountable. They have to create an environment there where players really understand the tradition of winning that came before them."
"We'll definitely be recruiting him," Bush told the Times. "What makes you think we won't be recruiters? Nothing is off the table."
Helton's three full seasons as USC's coach have included a top five and a top 12 final ranking in the AP Top 25