USC opens spring practice a week from today. So I will offer a note of caution today about what you read once practice begins, especially if you favor outlets that are usually soft with their coverage. The fact is spring does not translate all that much. Two years ago, USC coach Clay Helton referred to the Trojans’ front seven as “violent” during spring practice. They … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Spring Hype Season Is Here

Here’s a good quote from new USC offensive coordinator Graham Harrell today: “You don’t get in this profession to be average. You get in this profession to win championships.” Clay Helton wants to win championships but is also below average. Clancy Pendergast and John Baxter are below average. Graham, welcome to USC. Continue reading USC Quote Of The Day

USC is holding its “66th Annual Coach Helton Heritage Golf Classic on Monday, March 25th, 2019 at Pelican Hill Golf Course in Newport Beach.” Now I know it is not the 66th time “Coach Helton” has held a USC golf tournament, but more importantly, at least Clay Helton knows if he needs to speak to Lynn Swann, this is the perfect opportunity. Continue reading And In USC Golf News

The headliner for the USC coaching clinic on March 29-30 is Rams coach Sean McVay. Other guest speakers are Mike Gundy (Oklahoma State), Rocky Long (San Diego State), Tony Sanchez (UNLV), Rich Scangarello (Denver Broncos offensive coordinator), Ryan Nielsen (New Orleans Saints defensive line coach). How many of these guys are better coaches than Clay Helton? Quite a few, I would say. Or put it … Continue reading Sean McVay Headlines USC Coaching Clinic

New USC offensive coordinator Graham Harrell said this morning the QB position is open. “Every position is open because I don’t have any preconceived notions about any of them,” Harrell said. Sounds like Harrell will also choose the left guard, etc. But what happens after Harrell meets with Clay Helton before they announce who starts? Harrell said his offensive philosophy was “keeping it easy and … Continue reading Graham Harrell Promises Open QB Competition

With just eight seniors on its roster, USC might have only 16 scholarships available for its 2020 recruiting class. That is an issue for Clay Helton but more importantly it might be an issue for Urban Meyer or another potential Helton replacement. It gets detailed here. USC signed 26 players in its recent recruiting class, which is eight more than graduate this year. That wouldn’t … Continue reading Morning Buzz: How Many Scholarships Will USC Have Next Season?