This should be an easy pick. USC is better than Oregon State. USC no longer has Neil Callaway. But . . . let’s not kid ourselves that the Trojans will not play mistake-free football. They never do. And I’m not sure the team is thrilled Jack Sears got benched. Clay Helton’s no savior as a playcaller either. If USC were not in the Pac-12, it … Continue reading My USC-Oregon State Pick

Can USC possibly lose to 2-6 Oregon State? The answer is yes. But will they? The Beavers lost to Cal, 49-7, two weeks ago at Reser Stadium. The doubt comes because Oregon State did not have QB Jake Luton in that game and he led the Beavers last week when they overcame a 31-3 deficit at Colorado. USC will have JT “Back foot” Daniels back … Continue reading Pick The USC-Oregon State Score

Who didn’t go to Oregon State? WR Randal Grimes TE Daniel Imatorbhebhe LB Levi Jones DE Connor Murphy DL Caleb Tremblay DB Chase Williams QB Matt Fink Continue reading Off The Road

How would you like to be Jack Sears? He is flying on a plane to Oregon with the rest of the team, probably still thinking about his performance last week, when he completed 20 of 28 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns. His reward is being the No. 2 QB behind JT Daniels. That has to hurt. There is no way Sears can stay … Continue reading Jack Sears’ Long Weekend

Usually, when a coach is on the hot seat, you hear the argument, “we can’t destroy the recruiting class,” as a reason to keep the coach. But USC’s current class, which recently lost its only five-star prospect (Chris Steele), is so unremarkable that little would be risked by making a coaching change. The Trojans’ class is ranked No. 29 by Rivals despite having 15 commitments. … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Did an accidental text message from Neil Callaway’s wife lead to his firing? Here’s the story from Chris Swanson of USC247.com. Meanwhile, if you think USC can keep Clay Helton and have him good assistant coaches next season, consider this: Why would a good assistant coach come if he believes it will be a one-year deal with Helton fired next season? Continue reading USC Coaching Staff Cat Fight?