USC’s had an active transfer market but the Trojans’ greatest need — an offensive tackle — has not yet been filled. And they could use a linebacker too. Those positions require transfers more than wide receiver or tailback, where USC brought players in already. The best offensive tackles in the portal — Wanya Morris, Doug Nester — went to Oklahoma and West Virginia, respectively. The … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Some Positions Cry Out For Immediate Help

If you haven’t signed up for the USC newsletter, here’s an excerpt from one item: During a game last season, a coordinator did something Clay Helton did not like, and I’m told at halftime, Helton said, “This is my program and I’m in charge. We’ll do it my way.” The coaching source who told me this said the coordinator listened begrudgingly but he wasn’t sure … Continue reading USC Coaching Harmony 101

So often when you hear Clay Helton or Graham Harrell, they make excuses for why they can’t run the ball or score more from the red zone or maybe use field position as an excuse. Which is why I present this chart on Alabama’s offense. This is what an anti-fragile offense looks like. This is the @AlabamaFTBL offense in 2020. Field position had virtually no … Continue reading A No-Excuse Offense

WINNERS USC students After paying full tuition for this virtual school year, they were informed that USC is planning “in-person classes and residential life” in 2021-22. USC men’s water polo The Trojans defeated No. 2-ranked UCLA, 9-4, Sunday to improve their overall record to 4-7. Jeff Martin Another LSU refugee who wanted to move to Southern California and he gets to make six figures doing … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week

I ran some classic photos this week and here’s one from the 1974 USC-Cal game. You’ve got Cal wearing its “C” on helmets in a simple but distinct look and the partially obstructed guy on the left with the popular single-bar down middle face mask. And USC wearing the uniform many still find the Trojans’ best. I’m not even going to let the fact Pat … Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day