USC had its first workout in full pads today. Freshman wide receiver Munir McClain had a 70-yard TD off a screen play. Jack Sears threw a deep TD pass to Tyler Vaughns. Sears also threw a 20-yard TD pass to Devon Williams. Olaijah Griffin had an interception off a JT Daniels pass. Issac Taylor-Stuart intercepted a pass by Kedon Slovis. It’s OK to say you … Continue reading USC Has First Full Pads Practice

This is one reason why not having an honest quarterback competition matters. Here is Graham Harrell on freshman QB Kedon Slovis. “Kedon is a special talent,” Harrell said. “When that ball comes out of his hand, it looks different.” Who really cares if JT Daniels is the guaranteed starter? Why put any stock into what is said about Jack Sears or Slovis if they do … Continue reading Why Honest QB Competition Matters

Here’s a photo from inside the new suites at the Coliseum. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day

Do I think USC’s offense will be better this season under Graham Harrell? Yes. I preface this item with that because of an interesting piece of information I got from someone with ties to North Texas, where Harrell was the offensive coordinator. I’m told by a reliable source that if Harrell stayed at North Texas, he was going to have playcalling duties taken away from … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Good Timing For Graham Harrell

Former USC linebacker and NFL coach Jack Del Rio attended practice today. Yes, he would jump at the chance to coach USC. I asked him at the USC Hall of Fame ceremonies in 2015, when he coached the Raiders, how much he wanted the job when it opened up in 2013? “I still want this job,” Del Rio said. “Just kidding, I love my job … Continue reading Jack Del Rio Shows Up At USC Practice

I like that USC has a simple, new offense. So I want to revisit a play last weekend where cornerback Olaijah Griffin intercepted a JT Daniels pass in practice. I asked a former Pac-12 defensive coordinator about the play. “The quarterback misread the defense,” the coach said. “The defensive coverage changed and the quarterback didn’t adjust. The wide receiver didn’t adjust either. “It also depends … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes