USC has some new media policies. Clay Helton is only going to answer questions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. By comparison, Pete Carroll answered questions on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Carroll had a lot less to answer for, apparently. Helton has also decided that only the first 20 minutes of Tuesday/Wednesday practices will be open to the media. In past years, the entire practice was … Continue reading Looks Like Clay Helton Is Feeling The Heat

The mysterious situation of tight end Daniel Imatorbhebhe was finally cleared up today. He is listed among squadmen lost in the USC media guide. Imatorbhebhe has battled injuries but USC’s never really given a good explanation for his status. Two years ago, he was projected by some as a preseason All-American. Two years later, he is done without much to show for it. Continue reading Daniel Imatorbhebhe No Longer On Team

USC has given jersey numbers to its freshmen: Chris Steele will wear No. 8; Bru McCoy is now No. 14; Adonis Otey is No. 13; Munir McClain is No. 13; Drake London is No. 15; Dorian Hewett is No. 22; Kenan Christon is No. 23; Kaulana Makalua is No. 23; Jayden Williams is No. 25; Tuasivi Nomura is No. 44; Maninoa Tufono is No. 45; … Continue reading USC Sets Jersey Numbers

When Riki (Gray) Ellison criticized Lynn Swann on Facebook, it was hardly unusual. He has been outspoken in the past, especially about former athletic director Pat Haden. But Ellison actually seems to be a supporter of Clay Helton with this post. This might make Ellison the only anti-Swann, pro-Helton USC fan. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Pro-Helton, Anti-Swann Fan

Who showed up last night at John Robinson‘s send off to LSU? Anthony Munoz, Ronnie Lott, Brad Budde, Lynn Cain, Hoby Brenner, Mike Salmon, Fred Cornwell, Brad Leggett, Paul McDonald, Shane Foley, Norberto Garrido, Jeremy Hogue and Mike Salmon were among the players. Former UCLA coach Terry Donahue, former Cal, Illinois and Raiders coach Mike White, former USC offensive line coach Hudson Houck, former USC … Continue reading Who Showed Up To See John Robinson?