I spoke to a member of the USC Board of Trustees to see if they hear anything regarding Clay Helton’s future and what their role would be next week? “The Board of Trustees really doesn’t like to deal with sports,” the trustee said. “The way it would work is Lynn Swann would go to the interim president and he might need to talk to Rick … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Where Do The Board Of Trustees Stand?

Did you hear UCLA beat USC with 57 scholarship players? When USC had similar numbers in the sanctions era under Lane Kiffin, it was noted in the weekly press release that the Trojans were short handed. At least Chip Kelly didn’t use it as an excuse. Continue reading Don’t Cry About Scholarships

I like to speak to NFL coaches about USC games. Here is what one said to me who watched the USC-UCLA game. “Did you know on UCLA’s long touchdown run, the defense was misaligned? They didn’t have anyone on the tight end. Not a linebacker or a defensive back. The guys don’t know what to do. “The defensive line can’t off blocks, the linebackers are … Continue reading USC’s Defensive Confusion Needs Recognition

Remember this September quote from Clay Helton: “I can’t wait for people see where we’re at in November.” USC is worse now than ever this season and a 10-point underdog to Notre Dame. I remember two years ago thinking USC had a small chance to beat Alabama. I feel like it has no chance to beat the Irish. Imagine how bad USC is against these … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: How Do You Like November?

Take a deep breath for the weekly Clay Helton press conference: Helton asked why Lynn Swann has not backed him up in public: “When he’s ready to make a comment, I know he will. It’s his right to do it whenever he feels free. But he’s given me the utmost support.” Helton was asked about his job security: “Not one thing different. Same offensive and … Continue reading Sunday Night With Clay Helton