Should You Go To USC Spring Game?

USC will have its final practice Saturday at noon. Usually it is at the Coliseum. Because of renovation construction it will be at Cromwell Field on campus. Clay Helton has not had an actual spring game the past two seasons but rather a glorified practice. Now maybe Helton will change his mind and do an actual game. It wouldn’t be the first time he reversed … Continue reading Should You Go To USC Spring Game?

Wednesday Notes

Some USC midweek notes: I mentioned yesterday that Porter Gustin is getting rave reviews but really should be dominating against USC’s offensive line during spring drills.  The same should be said about Iman Marshall. He is also having a good spring. But he is also facing Matt Fink, Jack Sears and walk-ons every day in practice. The question is whether Marshall will be able to … Continue reading Wednesday Notes

Who Is Not Ready To Make An Impact?

Spring practice coverage tends to be overblown because the season is so far away. And every spring, you see the same headlines: “John Smith” is ready to make an impact next season! Here’s a real example: Clay Helton said about 15 times the light bulb went off with wide receiver Velus Jones. I’m pretty sure he said about Jones last season. I know he’s said … Continue reading Who Is Not Ready To Make An Impact?

Bennie Boatwright Will Return For Senior Season

USC forward Bennie Boatwright will return for his senior season. Remember, a year ago Boatwright announced he would declare for the draft but would not hire an agent. The fact Boatwright is not even contemplating going pro today shows how far his draft stock slipped. This is good news, obviously, for Andy Enfield. But remember Boatwright was named in the Yahoo story over alleged payments. … Continue reading Bennie Boatwright Will Return For Senior Season