Clay Helton has not slowed down since October, when he was named USC's interim coach.
His responsibilities intensified after Athletic Director Pat Haden gave him a five-year contract before the Pac-12 Conference championship game. They ratcheted even higher after Helton fired several assistants and began searching for new ones while monitoring recruiting and preparing the Trojans for the Holiday Bowl.
"It's a juggling act," Helton said Tuesday, "and thank God I know how to juggle."
Helton joked that he might finally take a nap after national signing day in February.