A part of me still finds it hard to believe Lynn Swann is no longer athletic director. After the way former president Max Nikias celebrity-worshipped Swann and interim president Wanda Austin chose to ignore his shortcomings, Carol Folt is a totally foreign entity for USC’s administration. Witnesses from Monday keep emphasizing how blindsided Swann was by his dismissal. Remember, he wanted to be USC athletic … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Clay Helton finally spoke about wide receiver Devon Williams entering the NCAA transfer portal. “Great kid, good player, wish him nothing the best,” Helton said. You mean he isn’t a part of Helton’s family for life like Jack Sears? This is why Helton should not make ridiculous statements like that because they sound insincere. John Jackson and Velus Jones will replace Williams, per Helton. Of … Continue reading Clay Helton Speaks On Thursday

A former USC player who graduated last year said one of the happiest players is wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. “He’s really happy with (Kedon) Slovis,” the player said. “Everyone thinks he is JT’s guy because they have always played together. But he’s never pushed for JT to start. He’ll say no one is his guy.” Continue reading Happy With Kedon Slovis

USC has completed 59 passes in two games and exactly one went to a tight end as Erik Krommenhoek has a 5-yard reception. If USC is 2-0, maybe it doesn’t matter. But a tight end is a weapon in any offense. Apologists will say a pass was thrown at Josh Falo vs. Stanford. Hurray! And I don’t care where Falo lines up, he is a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Do Tight Ends Matter?