So, the Sun Devils finally did it. They finally fired coach Herm Edwards and brought that sagging, lagging era to a merciful end.
Obviously, USC fans won’t have to worry about Arizona State in two years. The Sun Devils will not join USC in the Big Ten in 2024. However, they’re still in USC’s recruiting footprint. They are in a neighboring state. It is in USC’s interest to see how Arizona State fares as a program. In the unlikely event that ASU gets a rock-star head coach and becomes a powerhouse, that would cut into USC’s recruiting prowess. As is, the Trojans were able to get Eric Gentry in the transfer portal from Arizona State and are poised to get more players from the Sun Devils as long as that program drifts along in a state of irrelevance. ASU remaining mediocre helps USC. The Trojans don’t want the Devils to find a gem.
So, let’s inform you on what to look for in this head coaching search.