Another Reason Sam Darnold Was So Normal

With JT Daniels dominating the news, it’s interesting to see his father has decided to move from Irvine to Long Beach because he read college quarterbacks do better when their parents live closer. Let’s remember Sam Darnold’s parents: They lived in San Clemente. They stayed in San Clemente when Darnold went to USC. They resisted sending him to Mater Dei, Santa Margarita or JSerra and … Continue reading Another Reason Sam Darnold Was So Normal

USC Lunch Notes

Tailback Ronald Jones finally signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He signed a four-year deal worth $7.07 million with a signing bonus of $3.22 million. Sounds like Jones made the right decision to turn pro. USC basketball players working out today: Jordan McLaughlin is with the Suns while De’Anthony Melton is with the Trail Blazers. McLaughlin worked out with the Nuggets on Wednesday. … Continue reading USC Lunch Notes

Morning Buzz: Here’s Who USC Should Hire To Assist JT Daniels

That’s Norm Chow sitting behind home plate at last night’s Dodgers game. Maybe he should be hired to help out at USC. Imagine JT Daniels getting coached by Chow? I bring it up because again yesterday I heard a source within the football program telling me how eagerly the coaches are awaiting the chances to start coaching Daniels on August 3. Maybe Chow has a … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Here’s Who USC Should Hire To Assist JT Daniels

Sometimes The Best Prospects Are Right In Backyard

I have to admit I am still flabbergasted USC did not offer Orange Lutheran QB Ryan Hilinski until yesterday. So I asked a recruiting analyst with a major site his opinion: “Maybe they wanted to make sure he was interested?” he said. Perhaps. But maybe he would be interested if offered sooner. How is it possible that a Trinity League quarterback requires more evaluation than … Continue reading Sometimes The Best Prospects Are Right In Backyard

Time For Some Present And Future QB Talk

There’s really nothing to say except JT Daniels will be USC’s starting quarterback this season. USC held its first player-run practice Tuesday with the incoming freshmen and you can see for yourself watching the video from Scott Schrader of TrojanInsider.com. Daniels can start the first game as far as I’m concerned. Now, let me be clear: I am saying no contest that he is the … Continue reading Time For Some Present And Future QB Talk