USC’s defensive line must replance Rasheem Green and Josh Fatu. But defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu, who should replace Fatu, will miss spring as he recovers from the back injury incurred during the season. Some players have not developed despite being in the program for two years. Whatever happened to highly touted defensive end Connor Murphy? He was a four-star player ranked among the nation’s top 200 … Continue reading What Is The State Of The Defensive Line?

Tim Drevno, an offensive line coach, coaches running backs. Tee Martin, a former quarterback, coaches wide receivers. Johnny Nansen, a former quarterback, coaches linebackers. See a pattern? Keary Colbert, a former wide receiver, coaches tight ends. But it does make sense is some areas: Bryan Ellis played quarterback. Kenechi Udeze was a defensive lineman. Ronnie Bradford was a defensive back. And Clancy Pendergast? He did … Continue reading Philosophy 101

USC coach Clay Helton said he would not pick a starting quarterback during spring drills. Kind of hard when your starter isn’t even at USC right now. Helton also said neither Matt Fink nor Jack Sears had an advantage at this time. Now that’s more interesting because with all the time Fink had last season in practice gettting real reps while Sears was on the … Continue reading The Most Obvious Spring Practice Observation

ESPN draft guru Todd McShay has come out with this third mock draft and still has Sam Darnold as the No. 1 pick. “Darnold is the best QB in this class, in my opinion,” McShay writes. I’ve heard the Browns are still undecided and might trade the pick, so it’s really all conjecture about who will be the No. 1 pick. Or No. 2. Or … Continue reading Todd McShay Still Has Sam Darnold As No. 1 Pick

Wes Bender, a USC fullback in 1991 and 1992, died from an apparent heart attack, according to this report. Bender played at Burroughs High School in Burbank and Glendale College before he transferred to USC. He gained 59 yards in 17 carries during the 1991 season. Bender gained 64 yards in 25 carries and scored one touchdown in 1992. It’s the second piece of sad … Continue reading Former USC Fullback Wes Bender Dies At 47