If USC fires Clay Helton, who would be the ideal replacement? Les Miles? Tom Herman? #DearAndy

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If USC fires Clay Helton, who is the ideal replacement? Could Les Miles be a good fit with the Trojans if he gets fired from LSU? Could Helton really get fired in his first full season as USC's head coach? What does he have to do to keep his job?

What about Tom Herman, who has ties to Southern California? We've seen what he can do with the talent he has at Houston. Imagine what he could do with the upgraded talent at USC. But would Herman prefer possible openings at Texas, Texas A&M or LSU? Or Houston if the Cougars get a Big 12 invite?

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