New USC running backs coach Tim Drevno said he was contacted by Trojans coach Clay Helton quite recently about the job. “It was like the last week or so when it happened,” Drevno said Tuesday. Deland McCullough left for the Kansas City Chiefs around Jan. 10. That was almost two months ago. And USC just contacted Drevno last week? One could argue that recruiting took … Continue reading Nothing Like Waiting Until The Last Minute

Jack Jones will not participate in spring practice to focus on academics, according to Clay Helton. He is also suspended from the first game because of a team rules violation. Tight end Daniel Imatorbhebhe is also out for the spring to let his hip heal that he hurt last year. Tailback Vavae Malepeai was limited, which meant Aca’cedric Ware was the lone scholarship tailback. Safety Marcell Tell … Continue reading Several Players Missing From First Practice

Remember when USC defensive line coach Kenechi Udeze interviewed with the San Francisco 49ers in January? The 49ers recently hired Chris Kiffin for the assistant defensive line spot. Kiffin, the younger brother of Lane Kiffin, was also at USC and spent last season as defensive coordinator at Florida Atlantic. So the end result is Udeze is staying at USC. His relationship with defensive coordinator Clancy … Continue reading What Does USC Assistant Coach Kenechi Udeze Have To Do With Chris Kiffin?

Here are the latest NFL Draft odds from Bovada: Who will be drafted first overall in the 2018 NFL Draft? Saquon Barkley             7/4 Sam Darnold                 14/5 Josh Allen                     7/2 Baker Mayfield              11/2 Josh Rosen                  7/1 Continue reading Latest NFL Draft Odds

The Los Angeles City Attorney’s office charged USC wide receiver Joseph Lewis with five misdemeanors connected to his arrest last month for suspicion of domestic violence. The city attorney said there were two incidents and charged Lewis with domestic battery for the alleged assaults on the same person Feb. 5 and Feb. 11. Lewis was ordered to stay away from the alleged victim. He is … Continue reading USC WR Joseph Lewis Charged In Domestic Violence Case

Spring practice starts today, of course. It’s going to be a good time for younger players to get reps in practice. Just beware the breathless coverage you will likely read for the next five weeks. Remember, spring is when wide receivers often go defensive backs who are walk-ons or will never play. So don’t get too excited if you hear about big touchdown catches in … Continue reading Some Spring Spots To Watch