The 1978 USC-Notre Dame game is remembered for a field goal. But so much more happened. USC led 24-6 with 14 minutes left and then almost had a reverse repeat of the 1974 classic vs. the Irish. Joe Montana threw a 57-yard TD pass to Kris Haines with 13:26 left. Then Pete Buchanan scored on a 1-yard TD with 3:01 remaining. With 46 seconds left, … Continue reading A Famous Field Goal You May Be Waiting For

I thought it was interesting to see Clemson coach Dabo Swinney does not allow committed players to visit other schools. Swinney can do whatever he wants because he has built Clemson into a powerhouse and few will question it. Pete Carroll used to take the opposite approach. He encouraged recruits to take other visits. They are both considered great coaches so you can defend both … Continue reading Dabo Swinney Is No Pete Carroll

NFL expert Peter King has Michael Pittman getting drafted with the 30th pick in the first round by the Green Bay Packers. That is higher than most mock drafts but I’m tired of reading descriptions of Pittman as “a steal” or being “underrated.” The guy performed whenever he was given an opportunity the past 2.5 seasons. Never forget that Clay Helton was the bone head … Continue reading Can Michael Pittman Go In The First Round?

Can someone give Clay Helton something to do? With more time on his hands because his assistants are doing all the recruiting, it means more tweeting. Who wrote the tweet below for him? What’s his point ? He supports labs and hospitals? As opposed to what? Not standing with labs and hospitals fighting COVID-19? Scroll down for a better example of a coach tweeting. I … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Someone Needs To Add Duties For Clay Helton

I don’t know how I got on this series of big USC field goals, but this one deserves special praise for one reason: Unlike many famous Trojan field goals, this one happened on the road . . . before 95,049 hostile fans. In 1980, USC traveled to Tennessee riding a 20-game unbeaten streak. This was a night game in a hostile environment for a team … Continue reading One Of The Most Difficult Field Goals Ever Made By A USC Kicker

Everyone is doing lists these days. So let’s pick the top 5 tailbacks in USC history. I list mine below. I’m fine with either O.J. Simpson or Charles White being No. 1. 1. Charles White White could get the physical yards and be a breakaway threat. What more could you want? The final drive of the Rose Bowl vs. Ohio State says it all. 2. … Continue reading Rank Your Top 5 USC Tailbacks