With a Friday game, it’s an early start to see if anyone can pick the correct score. USC is favored by 12.5-13 points depending on where you look. The Trojans have actually covered the past 2 games. Continue reading Pick The USC-Colorado Score

About a month ago I talked about the Miami Dolphins backfield that 238-pound Larry Csonka as the starting tailback and then brought on Mercury Morris and Jim Kiick for speed. The Dolphins went 17-0 with those backs. I said this before the emergence of Kenan Christon. USC makes a great comparison with Markese Stepp (Csonka), Christan (Morris) and Vavae Malepeai (Kiick). The problem is USC hasn’t played 2 of 3 that much. … Continue reading USC’s Backfield Just Needed Some Talent Evaluation

1.) Trust Kenan Christon I hope since USC really only has one real tailback that Graham Harrell doesn’t try to throw 50 passes. It would be nice to see a tailback get 20-25 carries in a game. 2.) Prevent injuries What is the strength program doing this week after all the injuries? For that matter, what is the medical program doing? Maybe they deserve a … Continue reading 10 Things USC Needs To Do To Beat Colorado

Remember how Clay Helton was going to focus on things like penalties this season? USC ranks 110th in penalty yardage this season. The Trojans average 6.9 per game for 69.9 yards. “I think sometimes you look up and you have two penalties at Notre Dame, and I think we’ve had a three-penalty game, a five-penalty game, a two-penalty game and then all of a sudden … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Penalty Problem

Clay Helton said today he was frustrated by decision-making penalties against Arizona. For example, linebacker Kana’i Mauga threw the ball after his interception vs. Arizona. Helton said if players commit similar penalties the rest of the season, they will be on the sideline next to him for one series. He is just now deciding this after seven games? I thought there was a culture change … Continue reading Clay Helton Just Discovered Discipline

Clay Helton said Chris Steele “tweaked” his knee and did not practice today. A game-time decision will be made on if he plays. Who else can get hurt? “Just a little bit of a sprain,” Helton said. There is some positive news: Greg Johnson (shoulder) will start while Olaijah Griffin and and Isaac Taylor-Stuart are probable. Christian Rector (ankle) will travel but is 50-50 or … Continue reading Now Chris Steele Is Hurt?