Before I start, I just want to mention I wrote about a crazy development with the coaching staff here and a huge problem the coaches told me exists next year right here. Now on to the list: 1.) Be honest Can anyone believe Clay Helton? In September, Clay Helton said Tee Martin calls every play. This week, Helton said he called 3-4 plays a game. … Continue reading 10 Things USC Needs To Fix To Beat Oregon State

Let’s look at the big picture for a second. Pat Haden’s legacy at USC is toxic: He kept Lane Kiffin too long; he hired Steve Sarkisian and then hired Clay Helton. At one time, Haden felt like he was vindicated with Helton making up for his other disastrous decisions. But Lynn Swann is athletic director now and he can no longer blame Haden for Helton. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lynn Swann Owns This Mess

Clay Helton has had a “No Pads November” tradition as USC coach. But today he said the seniors requested a change. “That’s something our seniors want this time around,” Helton said. “They wanted a sense of urgency.” I guess the players have to step forward when the coach doesn’t have a sense of urgency. Continue reading USC Seniors Ask To Practice In Pads

Lindon Crow was an underappreciated Trojan. He died last week at age 89. Crow played in the 1953 and 1955 Rose Bowls for the Trojans and was also in the 1955 Senior Bowl and College All-Star Game. He was the captain of the 1954 team and a second-round pick by the Chicago Cardinals, where he played from 1955-57. He also played for the New York Giants (1958-60) … Continue reading Remembering Lindon Crow

There is a segment of the team questioning some recent decisions by Clay Helton. I examine them in this USC247.com story. “A group of players is heading into the Oregon State game reluctantly, feeling the program is being hamstrung by personnel decisions. They don’t understand why certain players are on the field . . . or off it.” Full story here Continue reading Dismay Over Recent Personnel Decisions

It would have been nice for USC athletic director Lynn Swann to at least offer the fans one or two statements saying he understood their frustration this season. Instead, he went over the top Tuesday night. He revealed a mindset prevalent among the long-time administrators at USC when they frequently disagree with popular opinion: We know more than you. None of you ever understand how … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lynn Swann Fails To Identify With Fans