USC Afternoon Notes: Leadership Emerges Elsewhere

Arizona State athletic director Ray Anderson has emerged as leader within the Pac-12 regarding officiating and helped lead the recent review that led to changes and more transparency. He even answered questions at media day with Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott and vice president for officiating, David Coleman. Can you imagine USC athletic director Lynn Swann taking the lead on any issues confronting the Pac-12? Maybe … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes: Leadership Emerges Elsewhere

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC’s offensive line has been a sore spot for several seasons but here is what Clay Helton said this week: “This is a group that really have been waiting, just watch them grow up, and now they’re in their third year, and you can see their confidence and them controlling the offense.” Say what? Outside of left tackle Austin Jackson, who has shown potential, who … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Afternoon Notes: A Word From The President

A representative for USC president Carol Folt claims the Salute to Troy dinner will resume next year. I wonder if anyone has informed Lynn Swann? And if it did return, what a slap in the face to the 1969 team did not get a proper 50th anniversary reunion this summer. I expect Folt to order Swann to do something during the regular season. So last … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes: A Word From The President

Clay Helton On The Stronger Trojans

Look at the big difference the USC strength program is making this year based on Clay Helton’s comments at Pac-12 media day: Q. Seeing your guys during the off-season, it looks like the strength and conditioning program is paying off as much as it has since I’ve seen in the last few years. The guys have talked about how you’ve given them everything that they need … Continue reading Clay Helton On The Stronger Trojans