If USC played a game today, here is the starting secondary: Iman Marshall, Ajene Harris and Isaiah Langley at cornerback. Marvell Tell and Bubba Bolden. That’s a solid group but not dominating. Do you disagree? The problem is the hype for the entire defense seems a bit much heading into the season and I mention the secondary because to doesn’t blow anyone away. Maybe if a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Personnel Thoughts

Clay Helton said Porter Gustin will have surgery tomorrow to repair a slightly torn meniscus and face a 2-4 week recovery. Ajene Harris was out three weeks and Rasheem Green two following similar operations, Helton said. With UNLV the first game, it doesn’t really matter if Gustin is back for that. Continue reading Porter Gustin Update

USC linebacker Porter Gustin tore his meniscus and will undergo surgery this week. He is expected to be out 4-6 weeks. UPDATED: Gustin will miss 11 of the past 15 USC games if he does not play the first game against UNLV. It also means he might miss key games against Stanford and Texas. Continue reading Porter Gustin Suffers Torn Meniscus

Bernard Schirmer, the controversial offensive lineman who made headlines in 2016 when he appeared to strike a referee during a game against Ventura College, has decided to attend USC. Schirmer was expected last month to attend Utah. “We vetted for three months, talking to administrators, coaches and counselors at Mt. SAC and also had a chance to sit down with his family this summer,” USC coach … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Takes Controversial Lineman

Jack Sears and Matt Fink threw interceptions today, which makes it even easier for Clay Helton to name JT Daniels the starter. Of course, two years ago Sam Darnold threw far fewer interceptions than Max Browne and it did not matter. But lesson learned. Meanwhile, Porter Gustin was carted off the field after injuring his knee. He tried to walk it off before being taken … Continue reading Interception Update