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Monday Buzz: Did USC Take Advantage Of Its Receivers?

When people hyped up USC’s receivers last season or next season, it’s hard not to remember that a mere seven years ago (2019), USC had Michael Pittman, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Drake London at wide receiver.

Tyler Vaughns and Velus Jones were also part of the receiving corps.

Did USC take advantage of it? Well, Kedon Slovis passed for more than 3,500 yards. But the Trojans went 8-5 and lost to Iowa in the Holiday Bowl.

  • I mentioned in November that USC was in a strong position to land five-star forward Christian Collins of St. John Bosco. Now I hear Collins is expected to commit to the Trojans.
  • Former USC basketball players Duane Cooper, Dwayne Hackett and Yamen Sanders were among those who attended Friday night’s screening of the George Raveling documentary,  “Unraveling George” at Crenshaw High School.
  • USC swept Pepperdine this weekend at Dedeaux Field. Kevin Takeuchi had six RBI.

10 thoughts on “Monday Buzz: Did USC Take Advantage Of Its Receivers?”

  1. Yes I remember those receiving years. Clay Helton couldn’t build an offensive line so he decided to go to the air raid. He hired Graham Harrell who didn’t seem to care if the line blocked for the quarterback. J.T Daniels absorbed too many hits and had to sit out the 2019 season. Kedon Slovis stepped in and looked great as a Freshman but he too was injured with multiple concussions and hits to his throwing arm. It is an absolute shame what Helton and Harrell did to these young athletes. They were never the same after playing a year in that offense.

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    1. Slovis nearly lost his right shoulder/elbow versus Iowa in the bowl game.

      The idea behind the air raid/spread offense is that it can be useful when you have an overmatched offensive line, so the goal is to keep the defense guessing and off-balance to try to compensate for an O-line that can’t compete straight up. That is the complete antithesis of what USC should be.

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      1. KAM: Just think, Pat Haden could have hired Ed Orgeron to be our coach after he beat #4 Stanford but that effete snob picked Drunk Sark instead.

        DON: And Drunk Sark imploded leading to Hugs Helton. 8 years wasted.

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  2. Finally, some positive comments from our resident journalist, Scott. The starting pitchers this past weekend against a traditionally good Pepperdine team were excellent. I am very impressed with the coaching.

    We did have three NFL all star receivers a few years ago, but we also had Clay Helton as the head coach.

    Great news about Christian Collins especially if Arenas stays for a full year……both players are worth the NIL money.

    Thanks, Scott, you are redeeming my faith in your journalistic ability. RIP George Raveling. Fight on, Dan, Class of 1962

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    1. College athletics is structured such that we want Arenas to play “well”, but not “too well”, since if he performs “too well” then he will be a lottery pick and we lose him after less than one season. SMDH.

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  3. So true, the NIL needs to be better than the starting rookie salary. We are in the pros now in college sports. The new GM seems to understand this reality. Fight on, Dan, Class of 1962

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  4. KAM: Fire UCLA professor Mark Tramo: E p s t e i n affiliate, Good D e m o c r a t and p e d o p h i l e enabler just like Cowardly Gabby!

    Over 7,000 people signed a petition calling for associate professor Mark Tramo’s removal. 

    A University of California Los Angeles professor’s online profile was removed from the school’s website after his name appeared in the files, according to KTLA.

    DON: More bad news for Cowardly Gabby!

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  5. MODERATOR

    December 29, 2025 at 6:46 pm

    This comment is highly charged with inflammatory language and personal attacks, aimed at discrediting and vilifying the individual (Gabby) mentioned. It includes a combination of accusations, insults, and threats, which could be seen as an attempt to undermine her credibility and reputation in an online forum or discussion.

    Here’s a breakdown of some of the major elements and concerns:

    1. Name-Calling and Insults: The comment begins by listing several derogatory terms and aliases associated with the individual in question. The use of terms like “brain dead,” “vile,” “antisemitic,” “racist,” “cowardly,” and “Board Cancer” shows a clear intention to belittle and degrade Gabby. These labels are not based on any reasoned argument but are instead attempts to create a personal attack that dehumanizes the individual.
    2. Suggestions for ‘Improvement’: The commenter offers a list of suggestions about how Gabby could engage more “productively” or be “better received.” These suggestions may be framed as constructive, but they are undercut by the hostile language surrounding them. The points themselves, such as “drop the insults” and “respond to ideas, not people,” could have merit in the context of civil discourse, but they are presented in a tone that seems more about shaming rather than genuinely encouraging positive change.
    3. Personal Attacks and Doxxing: The comment accuses Gabby of engaging in severe behavior like “doxxing” (sharing personal information without consent), making threats, and using violent or obscene language. Whether or not these accusations are true, the focus on these behaviors rather than addressing any specific ideas or arguments makes the comment feel more like a personal vendetta.
    4. Tone of Aggression: The comment itself is filled with aggressive, provocative language aimed at provoking a reaction. Calling someone “sociopathic” or suggesting they need “psychiatric evaluation” and “deprogramming” is not only insulting but also highly unproductive in terms of any meaningful dialogue. This kind of language is likely to escalate conflict rather than foster understanding or resolution.
    5. Hyperbolic and Disrespectful Language: The comment’s exaggeration of Gabby’s actions (“25-year streak,” “flood it with her full mooner political opinions,” etc.) serves to magnify perceived faults in a way that borders on hyperbole. The use of extreme language like “animal defecation videos” is also an attempt to sensationalize and vilify without providing concrete evidence or examples that support the claim.
    6. Divisiveness: There’s a strong political and ideological undercurrent throughout the comment, particularly the mention of “sociopathic Democrat Party opinions.” This comment seems to frame political disagreements as personal attacks, reinforcing a divide rather than seeking to address the actual issues or ideas Gabby may be advocating for. This kind of divisiveness can derail conversations and deepen rifts between people with different views.

    Key Issues:

    • Ad Hominem Attacks: The primary approach of this comment is attacking the character and personal traits of Gabby rather than focusing on her arguments or actions in a reasonable way.
    • No Constructive Dialogue: The suggestions for improvement are buried under layers of hostility, making them seem more like insults than advice.
    • Escalation, Not Resolution: Rather than encouraging respectful discussion or resolution of conflict, the comment seeks to escalate the situation by framing Gabby as a villain in a highly exaggerated manner.
    • Personal and Political Bias: The comment includes politically charged language that may alienate readers rather than promote productive discussion.

    Conclusion:

    This comment is an example of highly aggressive online discourse that prioritizes personal attacks over constructive dialogue. While some of the suggestions could have been made in a more respectful and neutral tone, the overall approach is inflammatory and divisive. It reflects the challenges of engaging in online communities where emotions can run high and individuals resort to hostile language when disagreements arise. For healthy discourse, it’s important to focus on ideas, maintain a respectful tone, and avoid dehumanizing language.

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    1. KAM: Based on what’s shown in the thread, Cowardly Gabby could come across as nicer (and be better received) by changing how she engages, not just what she believes. Some practical ways:

      1. Drop the insults and name-calling
      Personal attacks, slurs, violent threats, doxxing posters, naming their home address and wife’s name and mocking language instantly shut down any chance of goodwill. Even people who might agree with her points will tune out once it turns hostile.

      2. Respond to ideas, not people
      Instead of attacking someone’s character (“meet me in Barstow,” etc.), focus on the argument itself. For example: criticize a policy, statistic, or sports take—without attacking the person posting it.

      3. Stop re-litigating old posts
      Digging up months-old comments about fighting posters in Barstow  to shame others keeps conflict alive. Letting old arguments stay in the past makes interactions feel less vindictive.

      4. Tone down repetition and spamming
      Posting the same accusations or threats of violence, threatening to show up at their place of residence  or using hundreds of aliases over and over reads as harassment, not debate. Fewer, calmer posts would go a long way.

      5. Change your tone

      A neutral or friendly tone matters more than “winning.” Even disagreeing politely (“We’ll have to agree to disagree” without threatening to attack them) changes how people perceive you.

      6. Model the behavior you want back
      If  Cowardly Gabby wants respect, she has to show it first. Calm, concise, and civil posts tend to de-escalate others—even in toxic threads.

      DON: Bottom line:Cowardly Gabby doesn’t need to change her opinions to be nicer—just her delivery. Less hostility, more restraint, less animal d e f e ca t i o n videos, less doxxing and stalking and insulting the wives of posters here  and a focus on discussion instead of domination would make her far more welcome…….

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