Chris Steele and Christian Rector returned to practice. Everyone else (Drake Jackson, Jordan Iosefa, Palaie Gaoteote, Talanoa Hufanga, Vavae Malepeai, Stephen Carr, Markese Stepp) was out. Clay Helton said wide receiver Bru McCoy will officially redshirt. Here is USC’s statement on the NCAA’s early comments saying it will allow college athletes to benefit from their name, image and likeness. Continue reading USC Injury Report

Here is this week’s podcast, where we discuss Clay Helton’s future, whether USC can beat Oregon and look at key parts of the Colorado game. I also discuss my “two mannequins” theory, which says a mannequin on the USC and Oregon sidelines might be better than we get at the Coliseum on Saturday. Continue reading USC-Oregon Podcast!

What happens if USC beats Oregon? And Arizona State? And Cal? And UCLA? Do I think USC will win all of those games? No. Is it possible? Yes. Is that enough to save Clay Helton‘s job? If USC wins the Pac-12 South, no. But what if USC wins the Pac-12? Wouldn’t that do it? Remember, I advocated for a coaching change in 2017 after 10 … Continue reading The Doomsday Scenario

The NCAA will permit athletes to be compensated for their names, images and likenesses, its Board of Governors said. Here is what the Associated Press reported: The NCAA Board of Governors has taken the first step toward allowing athletes to cash in on their fame. The board voted unanimously on Tuesday to clear the way for the amateur athletes to “benefit from the use of … Continue reading NCAA To Permit Athletes To Be Compensated

QUARTERBACK If only we could read the mind of JT Daniels while Kedon Slovis keeps leading the team. If Clay Helton doesn’t get fired, he is going to hate dealing with this. I doubt any new coach would have a similar dilemma. And a new coach would probably teach Slovis to avoid contact. Grade: B- TAILBACKS Graham Harrell was in heaven knowing he would not … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Colorado Report Card

Clay Helton was asked tonight on the “Trojans Live” radio show how much the Oregon game means in terms of recruiting now that the Ducks are recruiting better in Southern California? ” It matters a bunch,” Helton said. He never got around to mentioning why USC’s current recruiting is suffering and how he could turn it around? Or how Oregon was allowed to take some … Continue reading USC Night Notes: Is Recruiting On Line Vs. Oregon?