Clay Helton said USC’s recruiting class was not “sexy” because it had so many linemen. But isn’t the real issue that it did not have a quarterback, tailback, linebacker or defensive back? But USC would have sacrificed five recruits for linebacker Justin Flowe. It would have found room for defensive back Darion Green-Warren, quarterback Bryce Young, wide receiver Kris Hutson or defensive back Dwight McGlothern. … Continue reading USC Recruiting Class Wasn’t “Sexy” For A Reason

Someone I know ran into Urban Meyer this week at a Washington, D.C., hotel and told him he should coach at USC. “I’m done coaching,” Meyer said. “That’s probably what he tells everybody,” said the person, who did not believe Meyer. As usual, it’s always worth noting Carol Folt never wanted Meyer at USC. For one thing, he would have had all those recruits who wanted to … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Another Urban Meyer Encounter

USC offensive tackle Austin Jackson and wide receiver Michael Pittman were the only Trojans invited to the NFL combine. LSU had 16 players invited; Michigan and Ohio State 11; Alabama and Georgia 10. Full list below: » Trey Adams, OL, Washington» Hakeem Adeniji, OL, Kansas» McTelvin Agim, DL, Arkansas» Salvon Ahmed, RB, Washington» Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State» Cam Akers, RB, Florida State» Bradlee Anae, DL, … Continue reading Austin Jackson, Michael Pittman Invited To NFL Combine

Clay Helton said on Wednesday that USC would have a “corners coach soon” and then a special teams coordinator and defensive line coach. But he already knew USC was hiring Sean Snyder as special teams coach. So why didn’t he just announce him first? And when will he leak the cornerbacks coach hiring to one of the national media? It’s just not his way to … Continue reading Wasn’t USC Hiring A “Corners Coach” Before Special Teams?

This did not seem possible a month ago, but it’s become even harder to listen to Clay Helton. I’m glad Mike Bohn forced him to fire John Baxter and Clancy Pendergast. But the fact Helton is regularly butchering facts about a major-college football program after he fired 13 assistant coaches makes him even more insufferable. I don’t know how anyone on campus respects Helton after … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column