Sources tell me USC coach Clay Helton fired offensive line coach Tim Drevno and strength coach Aaron Ausmus. That means Helton has fired an astounding 14 assistant coaches at USC. Now I was not a fan of the hiring of Drevno or Ausmus. But you know who was a fan of those hires? HELTON! When does Helton hold himself accountable? When does Mike Bohn hold … Continue reading Breaking: Clay Helton Shakes Up Staff (Again)!
Cornerback Olaijah Griffin announced at midnight on Instagram he was turning pro. The defense already lost Talanoa Hufanga this week and now Griffin is departing. Decisions still must come from Isaiah Pola-Mao and let’s not forget Brandon Pili, who probably wishes he opted out of the 2020 season. I’d love to hear what Todd Orlando privately thinks about next year’s defense. I give Griffin credit … Continue reading Olaijah Griffin Turning Pro
Cornerbacks coach Donte Williams has added the title “associate head coach” according to a press release by USC today. “This promotion reflects the immediate impact that Donte has made and the respect he has earned since joining our program,” Helton said. “We have seen that impact both with the improved performance of the players he has coached and in his recruiting accomplishments. With this expanded … Continue reading USC Makes Donte Williams Associate Head Coach
Remember back in 2017 when Michael Pittman’s father complained on twitter that he had lost all patience with the coaching staff and then his son suddenly started four days later against Arizona State? Well, within this year’s team, players have talked a lot about how another player suddenly got playing time after one of his parents complained to Clay Helton over playing time. It’s not … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: How To Get Playing Time?
To no one’s surprise, USC safety Talanoa Hufanga declared for the NFL Draft today. He has been named a first-team All-American by the Associated Press and Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. I’m hearing USC’s other safety, Isaiah Pola-Mao, is expected to also declare for the draft. Continue reading Talanoa Hufanga Declares For NFL Draft
The Pac-12 laid an egg again in a bowl game but can you imagine how USC would have fared in the Alamo Bowl? Mike Bohn and Clay Helton must have never felt better about skipping the game than after Texas blew out Colorado, 55-23. How would USC stop Texas defensive tackle Alfred Collins or tailback Bijan Robinson? The Trojans didn’t face players like that in … Continue reading Morning Buzz: A Wake-Up Call For Pac-12 And USC
