Remember last year USC got a lot of credit for its handling of COVID-19, including getting the media to buy into that story? USC isn’t winning any awards at the moment. Defensive linemen Jamar Sekona and Kobe Pepe are in COVID-19 health and safety protocols. This comes just as Drake Jackson came out of the same protocols. Do they play defense in Utah? USC commmit … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Do They Play Defense In Utah?
Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports reports that USC administrator Brandon Sosna met with the Detroit Lions this week to discuss a front-office role. First, did Sosna leak it (probably). That calls into question whether it was a serious interview or courtesy interview. But’s let say it was serious. That would give Coach Bohn a problem because he pawns everything off to Sosna (The Boy Wonder) … Continue reading Is Coach Bohn Losing The Boy Wonder?
I caught Clay Helton in a truth this week. That’s almost better than catching him in a lie. Helton said this week that defensive lineman Maninoa Tufono was “back home taking care of some personal business.” That part is true because one of my spies spotted Tufono in Honolulu on Thursday. The better question is whether this is any kind of disciplinary action? Helton won’t divulge … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC practiced in pads for the first time today. And Clay Helton has repeatedly complimented strength coach Robert Stiner since last Friday. I mention this because at least 20 guys didn’t even practice today. Now that includes Bru McCoy (suspended) and defensive lineman Maninoa Tufono, who is out for unannounced reasons. And it includes cornerback Max Williams, who tore knee ligaments during the spring and … Continue reading A First Day In Pads Stat
Former USC linebacker Rey Maualuga was charged with DUI, criminal mischief first degree and criminal mischief third degree in Kentucky, per TMZ. Maualuga “drove through yards, plowed into mailboxes and ultimately hit a parked car before his arrest Wednesday, this according to police documents obtained by TMZ. Elisabeth Kimmel, a former media executive from La Jolla, Calif., plans to plead guilty after prosecutors accused her … Continue reading Rey Maualuga Arrested
Everyone knows keeping Kedon Slovis healthy will be the challenge this season for USC. Even Clay Helton acknowledged it Wednesday. “We’re a 55-to-60-percent pass team,” Helton said. “Pass protection is going to be key in that and being able to keep Kedon upright. He’s had two injuries over the past two years. As long as he’s standing upright and healthy, we’re in a good situation.” … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Low Bar For Success
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