USC Sunday Buzz: Clay Helton Uses Wrong Example For New Offense

It’s almost funny how when Clay Helton tries to accentuate a positive aspect of the offense, he still shoots himself in the foot. Helton said the Notre Dame game was a preview of the new faster, quicker offense: “I just felt what our offense could become,” Helton said. “Just as a play-caller, you look up and you had almost 260 yards in the passing game … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Clay Helton Uses Wrong Example For New Offense

USC Will Play Arizona In Pac-12 Tourney

Colorado defeated USC, 78-67, in Boulder to set the Trojans’ fate for the Pac-12 Tournament. USC will play Arizona in the 8/9-seed game on Wednesday at 12 p.m. on the Pac-12 Network. If USC wins, it will play Washington on Thursday at 12 p.m. The Trojans are currently 15-16. That is a pretty atrocious record when you play in the worst Pac-12 conference of all … Continue reading USC Will Play Arizona In Pac-12 Tourney

The Defense Rests

If you heard the offense was ahead of the defense this week at USC spring practice, it might sound off. Defenses usually have the advantage the first week of spring and fall training camp. But there was also this to consider: Isaac Taylor-Stuart was the only healthy scholarship cornerback who practiced Saturday. The offense should be dominating. There are more defensive backs watching practice during … Continue reading The Defense Rests

USC Saturday Practice Notes

USC completed its first practice in pads today. Jack Sears completed a nice pass to tight end Josh Falo in the 2-minute drill portion of practice. and a 35-yard TD pass to Devon Williams. Cornerback Greg Johnson is no longer in the NCAA transfer portal and will remain at USC. Johnson wore a yellow non-contact jersey today. Freshman cornerback Britton Allen had a sore hip … Continue reading USC Saturday Practice Notes

USC Morning Buzz: Don’t Ask About 2018 Season!

If you missed it, here was my appearance on Petros and Money yesterday, which starts around the 22-minute mark. USC holds its third practice of spring this morning and Clay Helton will speak. But he said Tuesday, “this will be the last time I talk about the 2018 season.” So no questions are allowed about last year? I guess if you do a poor coaching … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Don’t Ask About 2018 Season!