Does USC rely too much on the pass? USC gets 67 percent of its offense from passing. The only Pac-12 school that relies on the pass more is Washington State, which is at 84 percent. This is probably what the Air Raid produces but Clay Helton and Graham Harrell have said they want a balanced offense. It probably doesn’t matter in the Pac-12. But if … Continue reading How Balanced Is USC’s Offense?
I know Clay Helton is fighting for his job because he is trying to make normal decisions look like above-average coaching. Last week, he praised Clancy Pendergast for employing a “twist game,” which is a routine maneuver that flips where the inside-and-outside linemen line up. This week, he praised Graham Harrell for an empty backfield, five-receiver set. “These are things you see all the time … Continue reading Clay Helton Wants Normal Decisions To Be Praised
I’m hearing the search firm USC hired to find a new athletic director has been rebuffed by more than a few top-profile candidates, including Alabama A.D. Greg Bryne, who was previously at Arizona, and Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte. The search firm will present candidates who are interested — like Washington State athletic director Pat Chun. One source at Bovard (the USC administation building) … Continue reading Who Wants To Be Athletic Director?
The New York Jets traded former USC star Leonard Williams to the New York Giants for a third round draft choice this year and fifth-round pick in 2021. Williams’ stock has fallen and he is in the last year of his contract so the Jets. The USC-Arizona State game will kick off at 12:30 p.m. PT and be televised by ABC or ESPN. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Leonard Williams Traded
USC coach Clay Helton said defensive end Christian Rector and cornerback Chris Steele are “right on the cusp” of returning from ankle injuries. Helton said offensive tackle Drew Richmond just wasn’t feeling great, wasn’t feeling like himself. Redshirt freshman Liam Jimmons started and played all but three series. Helton said wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown‘s physicality reminds im of Robert Woods. Helton praised the team’s … Continue reading Sunday Night With Clay Helton
Aren’t you glad Graham Harrell didn’t say Kenan Christon was “sucking wind” at Colorado? Christon had 14 carries at high altitude so it’s a mild surprise Harrell didn’t mention it since Markese Stepp was accused of barely handling 10 carries at Notre Dame. USC could have used Stepp on Friday night. Why did it take a rash of tailback injuries for USC to go to … Continue reading Progress Report: No One Said USC Sucked Wind
