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Clay Helton’s USC buyout even bigger than reported, says Bruce Feldman

Why didn’t USC fire Clay Helton after compiling a disappointing 12-11 record in the past two seasons?

According to Bruce Feldman, one of the familiar reasons to explain the lack of movement from new athletic director Mike Bohn may be even bigger than originally thought.

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Talking to Rich Eisen on the Rich Eisen Show on Monday, the writer for The Athletic detailed his reporting ahead of USC’s surprise move to keep Helton around.

Feldman was initially surprised to hear the Trojan admin was leaning towards keeping the embattled coach in place.