How desperate is USC for defensive backs following the decommitment of five-star prospect Chris Steele? USC offered defensive back Chris Roland-Wallace of Knight High School in Palmdale on Sunday. Roland-Wallace has no offers and no ranking according to Rivals.com. Prior to that, USC offered Marist Liufau of Honolulu. He has 10 offers. The best one is Oregon. The others are Arizona, Boise State, Hawaii, Utah, … Continue reading USC Needs Defensive Backs

A common question is how does USC have the nation’s fourth-best roster according to 247.com’s composite rankings but one of the most average teams in the nation? Here is why: How do you make a good player better if he only has average coaches? USC players actually regress, if you want my opinion. Did USC look any better with Cameron Smith back Saturday night? For … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Why Doesn’t USC’s Performance Match Its Reputation?

Clay Helton confirmed my report earlier today about Stephen Carr by saying he has a “significant” ankle sprain. Other injuries: Michael Pittman needs an MRI on his shoulder.  Iman Marshall sprained his ankle. Greg Johnson injured his shoulder. And now for some quotes that may or may infuriate you. “Tee Martin is the best developer of wide-outs there is in the country,” Helton said. On … Continue reading Sunday Night With Clay Helton

I’m hearing USC tailback Stephen Carr suffered an ankle injury and is expected to miss the Cal game on Saturday. Carr has been the No. 3 back in the rotation, for whatever reason. Continue reading Stephen Carr Expected To Miss Cal Game

Is anything worse than a night homecoming game? USC’s homecoming game against Cal on Nov. 10 will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. Blame the Pac-12 . . . again. Continue reading The Dreaded Night Homecoming

Can you believe this? USC is playing a really bad team and up 21-14 at the half and 28-21 as I write this. What is Clancy Pendergast doing? He never covers the middle of the field. It’s such a joke. UPDATED: USC wins, 38-21. Another ugly win. The defense looked below average and isn’t it funny Clay Helton made some changes (taking snaps under center, … Continue reading Discuss The USC-Oregon State Game