Let’s look at how the USC offense changed during Markese Stepp’s three years. In 2018, USC passed 51 percent of its plays and ran 49 percent. In 2019, USC passed 57 percent and ran 43 percent. In 2020, USC passed 59 percent and ran 41 percent. The change obviously took place with the hiring of Graham Harrell and installation of the Air Raid offense. You … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Little Room For Tailback U. In USC Offense

USC running back Markese Stepp has entered the NCAA transfer portal. I hinted at this yesterday. Stepp told his teammates last week he was leaving USC. Why? He was furious with the way he was used this season and also unhappy with the way running backs are a secondary feature of the Air Raid offense. This is a big loss. I always thought he was … Continue reading Big Loss For USC As Markese Stepp Enters Transfer Portal

Steve Sarkisian won the Broyles Award today, which goes to college football’s top assistant coach. The image transformation is complete. Thank you, Alabama. Now someone who never won more than eight games at Washington and went 12-6 at USC can get hired by another college and make millions of dollars. Again. I’m sure Nick Saban thinks he deserves a commission. For Sarkisian and Lane Kiffin. Continue reading Steve Sarkisian’s Transformation Is Complete

Offensive tackle Alijah Vera-Tucker has declared for the NFL Draft . . . again. From what I hear, Talanoa Hufanga, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Isaiah Pola-Mao are currently expected to also turn pro. USC could also lose Marlon Tuipulotu and other players are mulling their futures. Plus what about cornerback Olaijah Griffin? Plus potential transfers. Continue reading Alijah Vera-Tucker Declares For NFL Draft

WINNERS Talanoa Hufanga He won the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year Award and he won’t have to play another game for Clay Helton if he doesn’t want to. Justin Herbert The Chargers QB set an NFL record for TD passes by a rookie (28). He also became the first NFL rookie to throw for more than 4,000 yards and more than 25 TDs. By … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week

It was a year ago today that USC lost to Iowa in the Holiday Bowl, 49-24. So what changed in the past 12 months? USC fans are angry today over a sloppy loss to Oregon in the Pac-12 title game. Kedon Slovis was hurt in the final game last year. And he was hurt last week too. The big difference is USC won’t have 17 … Continue reading Happy Anniversary