USC Morning Buzz: Clay Helton’s Blind Spot

Now that Clay Helton “fixed” the USC offense last weekend, I’m wondering why the defense gets a free pass? The apologists will immediately claim injuries are the issue. But do they ever watch the schemes? Oregon State exposed the pass defense, which has never covered the middle of the field this season. USC led 21-0 and defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast let Oregon State get back … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Clay Helton’s Blind Spot

Former USC Golfer Draws Plenty Of Attention

Doris Chen, who won an NCAA golf title at USC while she was at USC, was disqualified from the LPGA’s qualifying tournament last weekend when she played a ball her mother moved back into play after her tee shot went out of bounds. Alex Valer, Chen’s caddie, told Golf Channel: “Doris did the wrong thing.” Chen did an interview with Golf Channel on Monday: “I feel … Continue reading Former USC Golfer Draws Plenty Of Attention

USC Needs Defensive Backs

How desperate is USC for defensive backs following the decommitment of five-star prospect Chris Steele? USC offered defensive back Chris Roland-Wallace of Knight High School in Palmdale on Sunday. Roland-Wallace has no offers and no ranking according to Rivals.com. Prior to that, USC offered Marist Liufau of Honolulu. He has 10 offers. The best one is Oregon. The others are Arizona, Boise State, Hawaii, Utah, … Continue reading USC Needs Defensive Backs

Morning Buzz: Why Doesn’t USC’s Performance Match Its Reputation?

A common question is how does USC have the nation’s fourth-best roster according to 247.com’s composite rankings but one of the most average teams in the nation? Here is why: How do you make a good player better if he only has average coaches? USC players actually regress, if you want my opinion. Did USC look any better with Cameron Smith back Saturday night? For … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Why Doesn’t USC’s Performance Match Its Reputation?

Sunday Night With Clay Helton

Clay Helton confirmed my report earlier today about Stephen Carr by saying he has a “significant” ankle sprain. Other injuries: Michael Pittman needs an MRI on his shoulder.  Iman Marshall sprained his ankle. Greg Johnson injured his shoulder. And now for some quotes that may or may infuriate you. “Tee Martin is the best developer of wide-outs there is in the country,” Helton said. On … Continue reading Sunday Night With Clay Helton