USC Saturday Buzz

Many assumed freshman linebacker Palaie Gaoteote would be awarded No. 55 because he was a five-star linebacker and comes with high expectations from Bishop Gorman. But it looks like Gaoteote will wear No. 1, according to a staff member. Maybe some of the former No. 55’s (Willie McGinest, Chris Claiborne) expressed an objection like two years ago when Clay Helton briefly gave it to Cameron Smith before … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz

Does Clay Helton Still Want Jack Jones To Return?

Earlier this week, Clay Helton said he wanted Jack Jones to return in 2019. I said at the time I doubted this statement and I’m even more certain now Jones will never return to USC. I’ve heard there were some off-field issues with Jones besides his academic problems and now he has two felony charges to deal with after allegedly breaking into a Panda Express … Continue reading Does Clay Helton Still Want Jack Jones To Return?

Former USC Cornerback Jack Jones Arrested

Former USC cornerback Jack Jones was arrested Friday morning by the Santa Paula Police Department for commercial burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime, according to police records. He has been booked into the Ventura County jail. Both charges are considered felonies. UPDATED: Jones and two high school teammates — Douglas Curry, Lohia Marks — were allegedly breaking into a Panda Express. Police found Jones and … Continue reading Former USC Cornerback Jack Jones Arrested

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

It might only be the first week of June, but I’m already tired of seeing all the lists that mark the dog days of college football offseason. Best players, toughests units, roughest schedules. So much over analysis. But why don’t you see many stories that analyze coaching? Because it might offend someone, namely the coaches. I wrote about USC’s coaching staff extensively last season, especially … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

JT Daniels Expected To Move To USC On Friday

Wunderkind quarterback JT Daniels is expected to join other freshmen and move into USC on Friday. Now we presume this means Daniels has completed his 11 classes to earn his high school diploma. But it is worth reminding everyone he must be certified by the NCAA Clearinghouse. Sometimes that does not happen until August. The way USC is promoting Daniels, maybe they know he will … Continue reading JT Daniels Expected To Move To USC On Friday