Here’s a few things that have rubbed me the wrong way this week: USC says it will be 6-0 for the first time since 2006 if it beats Oregon. This is true but one of many disingenuous stats USC puts out that demean past teams. None of those teams had cushy Pac-12 only schedules. Would this team be on the verge of 6-0 if it … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Some Things That Bother Me This Week

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit talked today about why Ohio State — and not USC — is a serious contender for the College Football Playoff despite playing only five games. “Ohio State, unlike USC, before the season started, was in the same pool with Clemson and Alabama and probably Georgia before the season started. Not saying that’s fair and unfair,” Herbstreit said on his podcast. “I’m … Continue reading Kirk Herbstreit Tries To Explain Why Ohio State Is Better Than USC

I’m hearing former USC QB Jake Garcia is now down to Miami, Tennessee and Ohio State. Meanwhile here is what defensive lineman Korey Foreman tweeted this afternoon. I will be signing on December 16th. However, I will not let anyone know my decision until after it is made public Jan 2nd on @AABonNBC @NBCNews . — Korey Foreman (@koreyforeman54) December 14, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Jake Garcia Update

Washington cannot field a team because of COVID-10, so USC is going to play Oregon in the meaningless Pac-12 title game on Friday night. At the very least, this stops the Monday morning whining about USC having to prepare for Washington and Oregon as a possible opponent. “If we would have had a Pac 12 only schedule that started 9/26, we would have had way … Continue reading USC vs. Oregon In Pac-12 Title Game

WINNERS Drake London He dragged defenders down the field for a touchdown and was in the end zone playing defense on the final play of the game. And he caused Clay Helton to fall in the end zone. Points deducted for being a main culprit in taunting at end, however. Tyler Vaughns His 35-yard catch over a UCLA defender set up in the game-winning TD. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week

Actually, no Sunday Night With Clay Helton because he did not speak to the media tonight. The Pac-12 championship game on Friday somehow means he can’t speak for 15 minutes on Zoom. Last year, Helton gave game footballs to USC president Carol Folt and athletic director Mike Bohn after the UCLA. I have not heard of any dramatic gestures last night in the locker room … Continue reading Sunday Night Without Clay Helton