Some notes before the weekend: >>USC quarterbacks coach Bryan Ellis said Matt Fink needs to work on his throwing motion: “We’ve got to shore up some mechanics with his throwing. We’ve got a ways to go. I want him to have a consistent throwing motion.” >>Former USC offensive lineman Chuck Arrobio died earlier this week. He played from 1962-65 and one season with the Minnesota … Continue reading USC Friday Notes

USC wide receiver Jalen Greene announced today he will transfer to Illinois. Greene will play wide receiver. I was hoping he might be going somewhere to give quarterback another try because I think he was talented enough to start at some schools. Greene will be eligible immediately. Continue reading Jalen Greene Transfers To Illinois

Mater Dei quarterback JT Daniels claimed as late as mid-December he would return to the school for his senior season. But everyone knew at USC that Daniels was graduating early, they just did not say it in public. USC quarterbacks coach Bryan Ellis confirmed this week that Daniels told USC well in advance. “It was awhile back,” Ellis said. “Him and his dad came to … Continue reading USC Knew For Some Time JT Daniels Would Graduate Early

USC tailback Ronald Jones will stage a second Pro Day next month when his hamstring is presumably healthy. But it was clear Wednesday that he needs to show NFL teams he can catch passes out of the backfield. Jones dropped two passes Wednesday for whatever reasons (hamstring, rain). But he caught only 32 passes in three seasons. Did USC properly prepare him for the NFL? … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz

New York Jets offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates was at USC Pro Day. That should be reason enough for Sam Darnold to want to play elsewhere. Remember, Bates was USC’s offensive coordinator in 2009, which was not a pleasurable experience for USC fans. I nicknamed him “Mr. Coffee” because he demanded several cups of coffee in the locker room before the game and forced USC to … Continue reading Jeremy Bates At Pro Day!