Well, Reggie Bush was an issue. I don’t know about ‘buying players from coast to coast’. Even so, who cares? So does Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson, UGA, and now TA$M.
Didn't read every page, but Pete Carroll's transformation of USC from 20 years of average to dominant nationally was impressive. 6-6 in Year 1, then a great run until his last season and return to the NFL.
And USC quickly tanked after Pete left.