So I know I promised a defensive recruiting reset, but every day that I would sit down to work on it something would change. A commitment here or there, so I put it on the back burner.

Well I may have to rewrite the entire recruiting book starting today because USC head coach Pete Carroll, also know as; Enemy Number One, Cheaty Petey, and a dozen other expletive laden names, is leaving South Central to take over as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks.

This is not only huge news for USC but also the rest of the Pac-10.

Carroll leaves just as the NCAA hammer is starting to fall on the Trojan football program. Rumored sanctions are headed USC's way and it seems like Carroll knew that this was his best chance to get away with his record intact.

This is huge news for UCLA because a number of USC committed players picked USC over UCLA and with Carroll leaving, many of those players are expected to reopen their recruitment. With signing day three and a half weeks away it seems like UCLA stands in a good position to add some high profile recruits to the roster. Mainly Robert Woods, the number one rated wide receiver, and George Uko, a top rated defensive tackle.

If UCLA can come close to closing as strong in this recruiting cycle as they did last year, I think the UCLA giant will finally have awoken from its slumber.

In my opinion UCLA is close to being a major program even with Pete Carroll at USC. However, with his departure that moves up that timetable a year.

Mark my words, by 2012 UCLA will be the premiere football program in the Pac-10.

I close with my favorite image of Pete Carroll and one that I will always remember.

When?  Monday, January 11, 2010; 6:00 PM
Where?  Capitol Garage, Downtown Sacramento

While your paid membership keeps the Club going, nothing would happen without our Board of Directors and various committees.  They plan and execute all of our events as well as take care of communication and compliance with the University, Alumni Association, and State of California.  We are looking for some fresh ideas and fresh faces to join the board.  Below is a list of our available board positions.

If you are interested in any of them, need more information, or want to contribute in some other way, please join us for the first Board Meeting of 2010. It is on Monday, January 11 at 6:00 p.m.  We will be meeting at Capitol Garage which is downtown at 1500 K Street.

Secretary - Responsible for minutes of all meetings and completion of annual compliance forms for both the University and State.

Online Media Director – Works closely with the Membership Director and Events Coordinator to advertise events and increase membership through various online outlets.  The Club currently has accounts with Flickr, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Golf Tournament Co-Director – In charge of organizing our annual scholarship golf tournament, BBQ, and silent auction. As head of a committee, the Director and committee must secure location, sponsors, prizes, and players for the tournament.  This is a two year commitment.

Fund Raising Chair - This is a proposed new position that would explore various options for raising additional funds for the Club.

Create-Your-Own-Position - Want to help but don't see anything here?  Let us know what position you want to create for yourself!

Also, the Club is hoping to find an amateur or professional photographer who can attend most Club events and take photos.

Time requirements can vary by position, but at a minimum we aim to meet once a month January through October.  In addition, we try and conduct as must business as possible via e-mail to allow the greatest flexibility.

Hope you can join us!