USC opens training camp today at Howard Jones Field. The first practice is almost always uneventful. They are not bad nor does anyone really stand out significantly in first practices. They are mainly a way to set the tone for the camp with the energy level and pace the most important things to keep an eye on. it also will be more important once full … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A Notes Column

Former USC QB coach Tyson Helton, now the offensive coordinator at Tennessee, said today he received a text message from USC offensive coordinator Tee Martin that read, “I’m pulling for you.” Martin, of course, is a former Tennessee quarterback. But it would be a lot more interesting if Martin sent him a text saying, “Will someone else call the pass plays like at USC?” Or … Continue reading With Training Camp About To Start, Remember Playcalling

Talk about predictable. Everyone talks about USC being a top 15 team and that is exactly where the Trojans are ranked in the first coaches’ poll. This poll would be a lot more interesting if the coaches made their ballot public. Clay Helton is once again a voter. All the voters and the poll are below.   1. Alabama (61 first-place votes) 2. Clemson (3) … Continue reading USC Ranked No. 15 In Coaches’ Poll

Will Ohio State coach Urban Meyer’s final game be the Cotton Bowl victory over USC? Meyer is on paid administrative leave at Ohio State following a report Meyer knew about a domestic violence incident involving a former Buckeyes assistant in 2015. The game seems to have made a lasting impact on USC. Porter Gustin said at Pac-12 media day the Trojans were not as big, … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Thursday Notes

Several players already committed to USC — cornerback Chris Steele, wide receiver Drake London, wide receiver Munir McClain — announced today they were officially offered by USC. Say what? If they committed then they were previously offered a scholarship, right? Or is this some new social media thing, where you get an “official” offer after you commit, so you have one more thing to brag … Continue reading The Backwards Nature Of Recruiting