Did you buy the media spin back in April about JT Daniels becoming a leader? In August, offensive coordinator Graham Harrell said Daniels took big steps in becoming a leader. And yet when USC elected its captains, the players chose Michael Pittman, Jordan Iosefa, John Houston and Christian Rector. You might say Daniels is only a sophomore so being elected captain is a far-fetched idea. … Continue reading USC’s Captain Choices Are Revealing

The USC depth chart is out: There are no real surprises. But Drew Richmond will start at right tackle while Jalen McKenzie starts at right guard. McKenzie spent training camp at right tackle. All this means Andrew Vorhees gets benched unless USC decides to platoon. Continue reading USC Releases Depth Chart

At least five Pac-12 schools have already reached out to USC quarterback Jack Sears, who will transfer after the completion of the fall semester. The fact Pac-12 schools are interested in Sears demonstrates they see something in the sophomore QB that Clay Helton never did. Helton’s motto is “Faith, Family and Football.” Well, he didn’t show any faith in Sears, didn’t treat him like family … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

If you listened to the podcast I did Monday, you heard me say Clay Helton wants to play backup QB Kedon Slovis on Saturday against Fresno State. He even has a planned series for Slovis. Naturally, Helton can change that depending on how the game unfolds but playing Slovis is not unprecedented for Helton. Remember, he went into the Alabama game intending to give Sam … Continue reading Kedon Slovis Debut Coming?

USC coach Clay Helton will speak at the Pasadena Quarterbacks Club tomorrow. Last year, 180 people attended the lunch and speech. But I hear club officials will be happy if 100 show up tomorrow. It could be worse. Remember, Helton already killed the annual Salute to Troy because ticket sales were dismal this summer. USC has named Marko Pintaric the men’s and women’s water polo … Continue reading USC Notes: The Clay Helton Effect

I will show you USC’s updated odds to win the Pac-12 and national title from BetOnline, but first, the odds for JT Daniels to win the Heisman Trophy are 25/1. Say what? Who set the odds? His father? OK, if you are a huge Air Raid fan, these odds seem very generous. Even the Daniels’ defenders did not note any great improvement from him during … Continue reading JT Daniels’ Heisman Odds Are What??