Monday Night With Clay Helton

Clay Helton said some whoppers on the “Trojans Live” radio show. “I thought it was a really nice game plan Clancy put together,” he said regarding Clancy Pendergast’s defensive game vs. UCLA. How many times did USC not cover UCLA receivers? The Bruins had 540 yards of total offense. “Right now, I wouldn’t want to play us,” Helton said. “We’ve got a lot of confidence. … Continue reading Monday Night With Clay Helton

Did Clay Helton Improve USC As Promised?

Here is what Clay Helton said in January: “During spring ball, we not only will continue to develop our players—a process that started with our January workouts, but we will focus on our attention to detail when it comes to fundamentals and technique, penalties and turnovers.” Penalties and turnovers? USC ranks No. 120 in penalties per game. USC ranks No. 125 in penalty yards per … Continue reading Did Clay Helton Improve USC As Promised?

USC Morning Buzz: Did Clay Helton Find New Way To Suck Up?

I already mentioned Clay Helton gave game balls to USC president Carol Folt and athletic director Mike Bohn after the UCLA game (but not Kedon Slovis). Last night, Helton resurrected a discontinued award at the football banquet: The Jack Oakie “Rise and Shine” Award. It was discontinued in 2017 and usually went to the player with the longest run from scrimmage during the season. But … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Did Clay Helton Find New Way To Suck Up?

Sunday Night Without Clay Helton

USC holds its football banquet tonight so Clay Helton is not speaking to the media today. Did Mike Bohn or Carol Folt hear any of the USC fans chanting “Fire Helton” yesterday? As Bohn visits with virtually anyone who wants to chat, I would imagine he has heard an earful from fans about the state of the football program. With no decision expected this week, … Continue reading Sunday Night Without Clay Helton