Another creator commented that USC landing talented defensive players going into their final year of eligibility indicates that players believe that USC has a solid plan for next year’s defensive coaching staff and they know what that plan is. They are, after all, betting their future on this program. That rings true to me.

If Eric Henderson is the choice at DC, I don’t see a reason to hold off this long on an announcement. The other possibility that occurs to me is the question: is there an NFL DC that is near the end of his career and is so eminently respected that Coach Henny and Doug Belk would be willing to work under him another two years? Would USC possibly bring Pete Carrol back as either DC or as assistant/mentor to Coach Henny? Would Pete take that job?