WINNERS Drake London USC has a dynamic, dominating player. Let’s hope he gets used correctly next season and more than five passes a game. LOSERS Mike Bohn He hired more support staff. Created a huge hype-video dept. Hired a new defensive staff. And at the end of the day, what’s significantly different? USC is still an undisciplined underachieving team that can’t play with even respectable … Continue reading USC Winners And Losers Of The Week

One thing about USC: Something is important . . . until it is not. USC constantly spun the unimpressive 2020 season performances as a player and coaching triumph . . . until it lost to Oregon. Suddenly, there were injury concerns, COVID-19 fears and the issue of letting players spend Christmas with their families. All valid concerns. And I say this as someone who consistently … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Promoted Great Season Until It Had Enough

A lot of people seem unhappy with the decision to opt out of a bowl game. I’ve heard from a lot of fans/boosters today about it, which is slightly unusual by USC standards. One complaint I hear is “They wrote a letter to the Governor demanding to play but won’t go to a bowl?” Or “Would they have opted out if they beat Oregon?” I’m … Continue reading USC Bowl Opt Out Riles Fans

I spoke to a USC player on Saturday morning (before the bowl opt out) who said that in the locker room after the loss to Oregon, Clay Helton said, “We started a (new) culture here” and “We are on road for national championship.” Do I even want to comment? The culture has not changed. That’s the whole point. Look at the penalties. The way USC … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Did USC Establish A New Culture?

Well, this is not surprising. USC has opted out of a bowl game. Of course, if it beat Oregon, probably a different story. But going to the Alamo Bowl without Kedon Slovis and Amon-Ra St. Brown? No way because a loss piles more pressure on Clay Helton, which is what I heard from a source earlier today. Statements from Clay Helton and Mike Bohn below: Continue reading USC Opts Out Of Bowl Game

I’m hearing Kedon Slovis is out for any potential bowl game after injuring his shoulder at the end of the Oregon game. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is also expected to miss the game after he sprained his shoulder. Will USC even play in a bowl game? USC is projected to play in the Alamo Bowl. But after losing to Oregon, would it surprise anyone … Continue reading Kedon Slovis Update