I can remember writing that there were times USC players under Pete Carroll were too demonstrative after making a big play at the risk of getting an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Now USC celebrates even when it doesn’t make a play. It seemed like the defense was always celebrating against Utah. I remember after Utah’s QB bounced an incomplete pass to a receiver, the USC cornerback … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Welcome To Celebrate U.

Why is Clay Helton happy tonight? Because Alabama, Notre Dame, Washington and Oregon are a combined 20-0. And they were all wiped off the schedule. Washington and Oregon are 5-0 and were replaced by Washington State and Oregon State, who are 2-3. It’s good to be Clay Helton! Continue reading USC Stat Of The Night

Everyone agrees this is a crazy, on-the-fly, asterisk-filled season. But Clay Helton likes to act like its 2019 when he talks about accomplishments to his players. What did he tell the Trojans when they got into the locker room after defeating Utah, 33-17, on Saturday night? A player I spoke to said Helton told the team it was Utah’s first loss in its first home … Continue reading Clay Helton Finds A Big Accomplishment For USC

QUARTERBACK Something is wrong with Kedon Slovis. He isn’t saying. Clay Helton isn’t saying. Graham Harrell isn’t saying. But like everything else with USC and its easy schedule, it might not matter. Grade: D RUNNING BACKS If I have an observation off the Utah game, I’d probably like to see Kenan Christon start getting more carries, since the offense could use a breakaway threat. Grade: … Continue reading USC-Utah Report Card

WINNERS The defense You would think Todd “Blitz Boy” Orlando won the Super Bowl in some quarters from the reaction to beating Utah. It might be nice to see USC dominate a team not playing its first game with two unimpressive quarterbacks. Kana’i Mauga The linebacker had 11 tackles, a sack and 1.5 tackles for loss. If he keeps playing like this, it would be … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week

Everything was peachy Sunday night after an easy win over Utah. Clay Helton praised defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu and said he “may be the best defensive player in our league right now, the way he’s playing.” Helton said defensive end Nick Figueroa is playing at an “all-conference” level the first three games. Helton said linebacker Ralen Goforth sprained his foot during the game. Helton said … Continue reading Sunday Night With Clay Helton