Is USC capable of surprising anyone anymore? There’s no such thing as a quiet week anymore. Something is always happening. College admissions scandal? New president? What else? This looked like a quiet week and then Matt Fink transferred. Even what looked like a harmless day at the beach for the offensive linemen and JT Daniels turned into an issue when an insider revealed on twitter … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

The Coliseum Tower looks like most of its structure is completed and I have to say I’m unimpressed. Maybe it will look a lot nicer (like below) when it is completed and there are fans. But right now it has little character and looks out of place. I’m sure the suites will be fantastic if you can afford them. But what does this superstructure add … Continue reading Coliseum Tower’s Identity Looks Complete

The offensive line and cornerbacks are USC’s weakness next season. So what can USC do about the secondary? I asked an NFL coach who watched USC play six times last season and heard through scouts at scout practice about the struggles of the corners. “If they don’t get better they will have to play Cover 2,” the coach said. “You can’t play Cover 2 in … Continue reading Protecting The Secondary

A USC football play in three acts: ACT I I wouldn’t overreact to the identity of the USC quarterback who is hanging out on the weekend with the men who protect him, but I would note it. https://t.co/K9cvccOnkx — Brady McCollough (@BradyMcCollough) April 15, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js ACT II @CoachDrev @CoachHarrellUSC oh no more FALSE NARRATIVE…the second “pizza party” (the 1st grade kind) that daddy Daniels … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Appearances Can Be Deceiving

I might start keeping a media poll on the USC quarterback job. The Los Angeles Times said JT Daniels should start the season opener. The Athletic said today to expect Daniels to start. Former UNLV coach Harvey Hyde and I have said Jack Sears should be the starter. To be clear, Hyde and I are saying who should start. Not who Clay Helton will choose. Who … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes: Media QB Preferences

Last month I made fun of the following Clay Helton quote regarding the hiring of a recruiting director to replace Eric Ziskin. “It’s such a big hire. It’s like having an OC, a DC, a special teams coordinator. Strength and conditioning. This is a big hire,” Helton said. So what did Helton do? He hired Spencer Harris of Fresno State to be USC’s new recruiting … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Clay Helton Eats His Own Words