Offensive coordinator Graham Harrell said he agreed with Clay Helton‘s decision to start JT Daniels. “I think we were all on the same page,” Harrell said. Harrell said backup Kedon Slovis was “a special talent.” Meanwhile, Jack Sears did not speak to the media. Below is what Petros Papadakis said today. Excerpt: “They are so afraid of playing Sears. It is so plain to see … Continue reading Graham Harrell On QB Decision

While checking out the new suites and tower at the Coliseum, I noticed this picture of USC national award winners includes O.J. Simpson. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day

It’s OK to think JT Daniels should start. But Clay Helton could at least be honest. “He did a wonderful job within the system, from his accuracy, his decision making, getting the ball out on rhythm, and just being consistent every day,” Helton said. Consistent? He had some of his worst practices during training camp and has not made the expected jump yet that many … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes

Here is an example of what happens when you have a village idiot as football coach: Last season, he thought so little of Jack Sears that he made Sears the No. 3 QB. No one expected Sears to beat out JT Daniels last season. But to make Sears No. 3 was a real sign of ignorance. Sears then went out and had the most dynamic … Continue reading An Insecure USC Coach Buries A QB

Imagine the punch in the stomach it must have been for Jack Sears and Matt Fink on Tuesday to find out they could not even beat out true freshman Kedon Slovis. I’ve heard Helton wanted to make Slovis No. 2 for two weeks but I’m not sure how it helps the team. Did he win the back-up job by going 7 for 17 in the … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Clay Helton Rolls Dice And It Might Backfire

To no one’s surprise, Clay Helton said tonight that JT Daniels is the starting QB. But Helton probably surprised some people and named freshman Kedon Slovis the backup quarterback. Matt Fink was named No. 3 and Jack Sears No. 4. So Helton is going to put Slovis into a game if/when Daniels gets hurt? And two guys with game experience are going to be on … Continue reading JT Daniels Named Starting Quarterback