Clay Helton did not want to reveal what happened with Markese Stepp and Stephen Carr before the Utah game. Sources tell me Stepp practiced Tuesday and Wednesday but missed Thursday’s lighter practice. Carr was sick earlier in the week and only practiced Thursday. Helton neglected to say either was less than 100 percent during the week. Continue reading Unraveling What Happened With USC Tailbacks

The USC-Colorado game will start at 12:30 p.m. and be televised by ABC (Channel 7). I bet the USC season-ticket holders who hate night games are noting the first two home games are early starts when no fans are allowed. Night games will probably return next year for the return of the fans. Continue reading USC-Colorado Game Time Set

USC had a pretty good defensive performance Saturday but it’s amazing how quickly the quotes and reactions go over the top. Did Utah play its first game of the season? Were quarterbacks Cameron Rising and Jake Bentley awful? It didn’t matter because Clay Helton never mentioned either of those things in evaluating the performance. Clay Helton on Todd Orlando: He has no fear in his … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Break Out Champagne For Defense

What a turgid game. It was obvious this was Utah’s first game, especially the awful quarterback play. Kedon Slovis still far from his 2019 self. You can say there were some positives but how many were because of Utah’s ineptness. Tell me what Big Boy programs USC would have beaten tonight? They still look vulnerable against the run (and the pass). The offense is not … Continue reading Discus The USC-Utah Game

What a game! Not. What was that blackout? ESPN announcers not at game. And I think it was the best five minutes of USC football all season. No stress. Kedon Slovis with a weird handoff to Kenan Christon and then a bad pass over middle as Trojans settle for field goal. 30-17, USC. USC adds a field goal. Slovis dropped football when he bumped Vavae … Continue reading USC-Utah Live Blog

Since the end of last season, I’ve had this game as a win on the USC schedule. Utah’s defense lost nine starters. It lost its quarterback and tailback. Even worse for the Utes, this is their first game of the season. But guess what, I’m tired of picking a team that is a reflection of their coach. And I’m tired of defensive coaches who have … Continue reading My USC-Utah Pick