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Other teams were showing interest. It was really just a matter of time before he got a job as an NFL OC or college HC. I'd agree that it was a great hire by the Titans as he is the most decorated and arguably the best offensive coordinator in the history of college football. However, the Titans have openly said that they do not want a change to their offense, not even the terminology. That's one of the reasons I found his departure to be somewhat upsetting; A lot of things just didn't add up. I suppose you could chalk it up to the raise he got (from being the highest paid college assistant to a millionaire assistant in the NFL), but USC isn't without its own resources, and I'm certain we could have matched those offers. I guess it was just time for Norm to move on, and being an NFL OC is a good stepping stone to becoming a college HC.
USC will be better than good, trust me. I'm not saying they're going to win their third in a row for sure, simply because you can't predict injuries. But, if the Trojans remain healthy, the cliche "the only team that can beat them is themselves" comes into play.
I think next season will be interesting for both college and the NFL in that they will have two teams (USC and New England) vying for unprecedented third consecutive championships. And if there's ever been two teams that could pull it off, it's those two. However, with the Trojans and Patriots both experiencing a lot of reshuffling with coaching staffs, it should make for a very interesting offseason and season.
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