Look below at that amazing presentation Clay Helton delivered last night in Portland. The top part of the screen says “USC Football . . . Our Football Culture.” What is the culture? To let a program disintegrate? To let players do what they want? To coddle stars? To coach poorly? To commit penalties? To recruit poorly? To hire John Baxter and Clancy Pendergast? It’s literally … Continue reading USC Has A Football Culture Per Clay Helton

USC held tryouts for walk-ons this week. I hope there were a lot of wide receivers and cornerbacks who showed up. And maybe every other positions. Plus maybe some tryouts for a head coach, athletic director and school president. Then maybe we will see some improvements and people want to renew their season tickets. When wide receiver Puka Nacua committed to Washington, a lot of … Continue reading USC Looking For Players

The fact wide receiver Velus Jones and cornerback Greg Johnson, two players who had no business transferring, would leave just days before USC opens spring practice provides a stark example of why I repeatedly stress how much unhappiness exists behind-the-scenes inside the McKay Center. When Bru McCoy left in January, I was told older players told him they wanted to leave too but were scared. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Now You Know Why Morale Gets Mentioned

Does it make sense for Randal Grimes, Josh Imatorbhebhe, Trevon Sidney, Bru McCoy and Velus Jones to transfer out of USC? Or for Puka Nacua to decommit? Everyone is different and their reasons. But here is a reason for more than one that I can confirm: There is a feeling among the wide receivers (and other positions) that Clay Helton plays favorites. They see how … Continue reading Why Are So Many Receivers Leaving?

Wide receiver Velus Jones and cornerback Greg Johnson are in the NCAA transfer portal. Defensive end Hunter Echols is rumored to be considering a move to another school. Big picture: There are only four healthy scholarship wide receivers on the team right. And people tried to say wide receivers Bru McCoy went to Texas and Puka Nacua went to Washington for playing time. The USC … Continue reading Someone Put A Tent On This Circus

Wide receiver Velus Jones has entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to AL.com. Is wide receiver depth actually going to be an issue for Graham Harrell? if you wonder why I repeatedly write about player dissatisfaction with Clay Helton, this is the latest example. Bru McCoy saw in 10 days how unhappy many players were. Don’t be surprised if more players transfer. UPDATED: Cornerback Greg … Continue reading Report: Velus Jones Enters Transfer Portal