Cornerback Greg Johnson will undergo knee surgery and miss the rest of the season. Going forward, will he go pro or return for another season? I suspect any player with even a chance of making an NFL roster will go pro after this short season. Tight end Jude Wolfe broke a bone in his foot and is out for the season. Continue reading USC Loses Cornerback

QUARTERBACK This was the first time Kedon Slovis looked like the 2019 version for an entire game. Now let’s see if it happens in a game USC doesn’t lead 28-0 before the cardboard cutouts make their seats warm. Grade: B+ RUNNING BACKS Maybe one of the worst collective performances by a group of backs in USC history. And I’ve already said to blame the offensive … Continue reading USC-Washington State Report Card

A couple thoughts this morning: Why does it matter if USC gained only five yards rushing if it carved up Washington State’s defense at will through the air? Because there are times in football games when it is really important to get four yards. Or three yards. Or two yards. Or one yard. This USC team has not demonstrated it can do that, which could … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Does It Matter If USC Can’t Run The Ball?

So it doesn’t feel like rivalry week but it is. No students on campus. No rallies. Think back to 2005, when USC defeated UCLA, 66-19. It was the Trojans’ 16th-straight victory over a ranked team. And 34th straight victory overall. Does it feel like that long ago? No rushing for 5 yards in that game. Meanwhile, John Robinson took a tumble last weekend. #BAMAvsLSU Najee … Continue reading USC Night Notes: It’s Rivalry Week

The Pac-12 said today it will not alter it rules in case USC and Colorado both go undefeated by having them play each other in the Pac-12 championship game. There’s nothing wrong with this statement but it is also another example of how the Pac-12 is hardly nimble. And how waiting too long to start the season hurt the conference in being able to make … Continue reading Pac-12 Won’t Let USC Play Colorado

USC linebacker Palaie Gaoteote has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. Now he has been inconsistent at best his first few seasons despite being considered a can’t-miss prospect. But before the season, Clay Helton said this was going to be Gaoteote’s breakthrough season. I guess we can add that statement to the list of things Helton said that didn’t come through. Continue reading Palaie Gaoteote Enters Transfer Portal