Pete Carroll used to say “always compete.” And he could be ruthless. He tried to get Jeff Tedford the Nebraska job just to try and get him out of the Pac-10 after Cal upset USC in 2003. Clay Helton‘s motto is “never compete.” You can be wrong about who you pick to start. That is OK. But you don’t have to be permanently wrong. This … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Welcome To The No-Compete Era

Clay Helton was asked tonight if he regretted not playing Markese Stepp and Kenan Christon sooner? “You never know until you throw them out there and see what they are,” Helton says. “Last night we saw a true freshman (Kenan Christon) walk out there and explode.” You never know when you have the 2019 Gatorade California Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year, who … Continue reading Sunday Night With Clay Helton

Quarterback Miller Moss of Alemany, a 2021 prospect, said he doesn’t care what quarteracks have committed to USC. “In terms of quarterback situation at USC currently, no other recruit’s decision will impact where I feel I should attend college,” Moss said. “I have a tremendous amount of confidence in what I can do as a player, and picking a school for me will be based … Continue reading QB Prospect Not Scared Of Other Recruits/Coach Change

Here’s some Clay Helton spin from last night: “We’re 1-0, 1-0 in this second half.” What’s next? The “state of California champions” mythical title he invented two years ago when he couldn’t beat Notre Dame or Ohio State? Continue reading Clay Helton Gem No. 2

Here is a good example of why Clay Helton should be fired. He doesn’t know what he doesn’t know. This is what he said on how the defense contained Khalil Tate: “We had issues in the first half of the season. I credit [defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast] along with the defensive staff, Johnny Nansen. They went out and studied NFL teams, teams that have played … Continue reading Clay Helton Offers A Gem

USC is the only team in the Pac-12 South to control its destiny. That is comfort for Clay Helton this morning. But why is USC just 4-3 after seven games? Is it because the Trojans still are not great at tackling? Is it because the best players don’t play? Or is it because JT Daniels got hurt? It is stunning to me that a football … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: When Do Best Players Play?