Redshirt freshmen Courtland Ford and Jonah Monheim are going to start at left tackle and right tackle, respectively, which they did at today’s scrimmage. I’ve given my thoughts on that here. Would Alabama do it? “We’ve kind of settled in on right and left,” Clay Helton said afterward. To no one’s surprise, Jaxson Dart was the second-string QB. Memphis-transfer WR Tahj Washington also had a … Continue reading USC Going With Two Freshmen Tackles

Did you catch this comment from USC administrator Brandon Sosna when he was asked about his interview with the Detroit Lions? “We take a lot of pride in the fact that when, whether it’s administratively or from a coaching perspective, that when people are looking for talented members to add to their team, they look to us,” Sosna said. Who is looking to USC? I … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Is Anyone Going After USC Coaches?

The USC Friday notes column supplement is out another Art Brewster illustration and the 1958 starting lineup. Here’s a photo from Picture Day, with halfback Jerry Traynham (26) and left tackle Dan Ficca (78) hold up Coach Don Clark with help from right guard Mike McKeever (64) and halfback Angelo Coia (23). Continue reading USC Friday Notes Column Supplement Is Out

The good news is USC athletic director Mike Bohn wanted to speak to the media on Thursday. The bad news is that he and top assistant Brandon Sosna immediately went into default mode during the press conference by constantly bringing up all the support staff they hired the past two years. The fans have heard this repeatedly from Bohn for nearly 2 years and it’s … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC athletic director Mike Bohn was asked today if it was accurate for fans or national media to think this was a make-or-break season for Clay Helton? “We recognize the improvement in the program and all the good things that we’re doing,” Bohn said. “Our trajectory’s strong. I don’t think that’s accurate.” “We’re encouraged.” Continue reading Mike Bohn Disputes This Is Make Or Break Season For Helton

Notre Dame single-game tickets went on sale this afternoon. The Cincinnati game sold out in 7 minutes. There are still tickets available for the USC game, which is “college football’s greatest intersectional rivalry.” Thanks, Helton. I know a USC fan who bought 7 tickets. That is unprecedented. When will USC care about what is happening regarding fan interest? Continue reading USC-Notre Dame Tickets Are Not What They Used To Be