In another twist to USC coaching duties, defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox will move to the coaches’ booth in the press box for games this season.
This comes on the heels of USC coach Steve Sarkisian giving most of the playcalling responsibilities to offensive coordinator Clay Helton. Wilcox was always on the sidelines at Washington and USC with Sarkisian, but spent time in the press box at Tennessee and Boise State.
“Obviously I can help more on the field,” said Sarkisian, who will be freer without calling plays. “I’ll get another set of eyes for Justin for how people are trying to attack us.