USC hires Clancy Pendergast as DC
Former Cal defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast is the new USC Trojans defensive coordinator for Lane Kiffin. Oregon defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti was offered the job but turned it down.
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Where has the old Cal coaching staff gone?
Clancy Pendergast appears to be headed to the USC Trojans as their new defensive coordinator, Jim Michalczik will be headed to the Arizona Wildcats as offensive line coach, and Kenwick Thompson will be the new San Jose State defensive coordinator.
Clancy Pendergast for USC defensive coordinator?
USC Trojans head coach Lane Kiffin interviewed former Cal defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast in a quest to replace Monte Kiffin.
Who are the USC defensive coordinator candidates?
The USC Trojans are considering candidates like fired Auburn head coach Gene Chizik, recruiting coordinator Ed Orgeron, former linebacker coach Joe Barry, and Miami defensive coordinator Randy Shannon.
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