Why do USC coaches make it so easy to criticize them? Clay Helton and Graham Harrell were totally divorced from reality this morning when discussing Kedon Slovis and his arm troubles. “There’s nothing wrong with Kedon’s mechanics,” Harrell said. “I don’t know where he pulled that out of.” Fair enough. But then Harrell kept speaking. “I think the ball slipped out of his head once … Continue reading USC Coaches Live On Earth 2

I was already asked by a Pac-12 coach on Monday night if USC might make some staff changes after the season? That tells you how others view the 2-0 start. Graham Harrell just signed a three-year deal at $1.2 million. He is not getting fired. Todd Orlando is on a multi-year deal, for around $1 million. He is not getting fired. Clay Helton is pulling … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Can USC Get Off Treadmill To Oblivion?

Philip Riley, a four-star cornerback who switched his commitment to USC in September after originally committing to Notre Dame, flipped back to the Irish on Monday night. Maybe he watched the first two games. LOVE THEE IRISH! ☘️🤞🏽@CoachMickens pic.twitter.com/d4RTrTghtu — PhilipRileyJr (@Riley18Philip) November 17, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Recruit USC Stole From Notre Dame Flips Back To Irish

No reference to Hollywood. No taunting of opponent. Did someone get the message on USC football’s social media team? Final in Arizona. Back to Work.#FightOn✌️ pic.twitter.com/uU0lbg92u0 — USC Football (@USC_FB) November 15, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading One Improvement From Arizona Game

Did you hear Fox sideline reporter Jenny Taft note the USC sideline had little emotion during the fourth quarter vs. Arizona? Well, I’ve heard the pre-game emotion level was pretty low too. I figured Todd Orlando would yell enough to fire up the team. But who knows with the new staff? Every time I see Clay Helton speak to the team, it rings false, so … Continue reading Is There An Energy Gap At USC?

QUARTERBACK Kedon Slovis might have an injury but you wouldn’t know it listening to USC. If he has a mechanical problem, what have QB experts Clay Helton and Graham Harrell been doing about it? Grade: C+ TAILBACKS There are good moments for the backs but there is little consistency, which boils down to play calling and the offensive line. And short-yardage situations are a nightmare. … Continue reading USC-Arizona Report Card