LOS ANGELES -- After Tee Martin was named USC’s offensive coordinator in mid-December, Marques Tuiasosopo was optimistic about what it would be like continuing to work with his former NFL teammate on the Trojans' staff.
Tuiasosopo was set to remain as the team’s quarterback coach and was already looking forward to the looming quarterback competition between Max Brown and Sam Darnold.
"I was in a good place," he said.
It was clear newly appointed coach Clay Helton wanted Tuiasosopo on staff -- he fired four assistant coaches immediately following the Pac-12 title game -- but it also became apparent Tuiasosopo wasn’t on course for additional responsibilities.