Stephen Carr Out For Spring Practice

USC tailback Stephen Carr will be sidelined at least three months because of a herniated disc in his back, which means he will miss spring practice. He is not expected to require surgery. Maybe the question is how Carr injured his back? If it happened during a workout, it would provide fodder for those critical of USC’s strength and conditioning program. Carr was never injured … Continue reading Stephen Carr Out For Spring Practice

Who Calls The Plays? None Of Your Business

I hear Clay Helton is not happy anyone knows who calls the plays. I wrote often during the season that Tee Martin, Helton and Tyson Helton shared the duties. During the Cotton Bowl, Tee Martin and new quarterbacks coach Bryan Ellis called plays. No USC coach would admit during the season how it worked. The official line was Martin called the plays even though others … Continue reading Who Calls The Plays? None Of Your Business

USC Goes On Offering Spree

USC is offering a lot of scholarships this week, mostly to offensive linemen. It makes sense: Toa Lobendahn and Chris Brown are seniors next season; Cole Smith retired; Nathan Smith might retire and Roy Hemsley is expected to transfer. The most interesting lineman offered was Trevor Roberson of Wellington, Texas, who is 6-11 and 345 pounds. The conventional wisdom is that is too tall to … Continue reading USC Goes On Offering Spree