Former Assistant Football Coach Sues University of Southern California over Firing

By Professor John Miller, Ph.D.   A former University of Southern California (USC), assistant football coach sued the school claiming that he was terminated from his position after he reported possible NCAA violations within the program. Rick Courtright, a coach who had 33 years of experience in intercollegiate and professional football interviewed at USC for a “10th position” coach in 2016. Courtright was informed it was anticipated that the NCAA was going to provide a 10th position co