Clay Helton said today he wants a No. 1 tailback to emerge in 2021. “We’d love to have a guy that can touch the ball from 22-25 times per game and a second guy comes in to spell him with 12-15 touches,” Helton said. If I went based on what USC coaches tell me about spring practice performances, I would nominate Texas-transfer Keaontay Ingram for … Continue reading USC Wants A No. 1 Tailback
The L.A. media is not interested in the football imposter story but it’s picking up nationally. Ironically, this is about the only way USC makes national headlines in football these days. And now Washington State coach Nick Rolovich is commenting. I got sideline passes for him if he can get on that charter in mid September. https://t.co/Dd1PlV9Jlt — Nick Rolovich (@NickRolovich) April 9, 2021 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Finally Makes National Impact
It turns out when referee Bert Smith collapsed during the USC-Gonzaga game, it probably saved his life. Smith told the Indianapolis Star that Dr. Katie Trammell insisted on running tests that eventually detected a blood clot in his lung. “She sits down next to the bed,” Smith said, “and she says: ‘I saw your fall tonight. Something doesn’t add up. I want to know why … Continue reading Ref’s Collapse At USC-Gonzaga Game May Have Saved Life
I hear there is a photo floating around of the football imposter using a jacuzzi at the McKay Center. “He’s pretty young looking and could pass as a college student,” said a member of USC campus security, who did not wish to be identified. “He is about 5-10 but I heard he wore No. 87 at practice. The guy who really wears 87 is 6-4, … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Lynn Swann has kept an extremely low profile since he was fired as USC athletic director. But he has surfaced this week — unsurprisingly — at The Masters golf tournament. Swann is a member of Augusta National Golf Course. He got a mention in this story today. Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson. Sir Nick Faldo. Charles Coody. Cameron Champ. Corey Conners. Lynn Swann. Condoleezza Rice. They … Continue reading Lynn Swann Sighting
USC point guard Tahj Eaddy announced today that he will not return next season and turn pro. The decision was expected because he is 24 and needs to try his chances as a pro. Eaddy’s stock wasn’t going to rise with another year of college either. Eaddy averaged 13.6 points per game and will always be remembered for his game-winning shot vs. UCLA. Check out … Continue reading Tahj Eaddy Turns Pro
