Now that USC’s 2016 coaching staff is complete, it’s time to evaluate each hire from the quality of the coach to the context of the appointment.
This is the seventh in a series diving deeper into the decision-making behind and the consequences of each hire.
Here’s a look at how Bradford’s hiring grades out:
Ronnie Bradford | Defensive Backs
Replacing: Keith Heyward
Pros: Interceptions
Cons: Yardage allowed
Ronnie Bradford stands out on USC’s coaching staff as one of the few new additions without obvious Trojan connections. Like Tyson Helton and Neil Callaway, he has never coached for USC before this year.