USC has been sensitive to criticisms over those strange, obstructed view seats next to the pressbox. USC is considering putting a tarp over the seats for football games probably to avoid pictures like the one above. The seats will be sold for events like concerts, if the stage is at the Peristyle end. Somehow, those seats will make money. How many concerts will actually be … Continue reading USC Has Plan For Obstructed View Seats

Another argument I’m hearing for making Kedon Slovis the backup is that Clay Helton had no choice because Jack Sears and Matt Fink will leave if they were not named the starters. So why didn’t Helton tell them that in the spring? Isn’t he always saying you need to be honest with the players? If he had no interest in them being No. 1 or … Continue reading Clay Helton Had No Choice!

JT Daniels spoke after Wednesday’s practice. “I really appreciate Coach trusting me with the team and the offense, but I really can’t say enough how great of a competition it was,” Daniels said. Does anyone think Daniels ever worried he might lose his job? Why would he? It’s funny how people who have zero contacts/sources try to dispel the idea the competition was a formality. … Continue reading Morning Buzz: At USC, Lips Move But Make No Sense

Offensive coordinator Graham Harrell said he agreed with Clay Helton‘s decision to start JT Daniels. “I think we were all on the same page,” Harrell said. Harrell said backup Kedon Slovis was “a special talent.” Meanwhile, Jack Sears did not speak to the media. Below is what Petros Papadakis said today. Excerpt: “They are so afraid of playing Sears. It is so plain to see … Continue reading Graham Harrell On QB Decision

While checking out the new suites and tower at the Coliseum, I noticed this picture of USC national award winners includes O.J. Simpson. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day

It’s OK to think JT Daniels should start. But Clay Helton could at least be honest. “He did a wonderful job within the system, from his accuracy, his decision making, getting the ball out on rhythm, and just being consistent every day,” Helton said. Consistent? He had some of his worst practices during training camp and has not made the expected jump yet that many … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes