QUARTERBACK Kedon Slovis was way off the form that led to all the pre-season hype and no one will say the tipped TD pass was great, but he can live off that final TD pass all season. Grade: C TAILBACKS They didn’t get much help from Graham Harrell or the offensive line. And they fumbled. Grade: D+ WIDE RECEIVER I was starting to wonder if … Continue reading USC-Arizona State Report Card
WINNERS Kedon Slovis No one will remember anything but the last pass so it’s a successful opening performance in 2020. Drake London His size and athletic ability already make him an NFL target, especially if he makes TD catches like in the fourth quarter. Amon-Ra St. Brown USC targeted him 13 times and he caught seven passes. I’d argue Slovis focused too much on St. … Continue reading Monday Reader Forum: USC Winners And Losers Of The Week
Clay Helton said defensive tackle Brandon Pili broke his middle finger and underwent surgery Friday. He is considered week-to-week. Center Brett Neilon sprained his ankle and is possible. Now for the predictable stuff: Helton said Kedon Slovis improved throughout the game and Marlon Tuipulotu was a “rock star.” Helton said left tackle Alijah Vera-Tucker for was “dominant.” Helton said kicker Chase McGrath suffered knee and … Continue reading Sunday Night With Clay Helton
USC will play Arizona at 12:30 p.m. PT on Fox. Here’s the full Pac-12 schedule with Utah-UCLA moved to Saturday now. Meanwhile, what is going on at Washington State? It was revealed after OSU game that WSU was without 32 players. Coach Nick Rolovich refused to give an explanation. He was asked if any missed due to COVID. "C'mon. We're celebrating a great win here, … Continue reading USC-Arizona Game Time Set
Is there anything worse than hype? Hype videos. Hype articles. Hype coaches. USC created myths with the new coaches, aided in some cases by friendly media. Todd Orlando was the yelling coach with the square jaw, aka the equivalent of Ed Orgeron, when he was the USC defensive line coach. But what did he deliver on the field yesterday? “A lot of times vs. the … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Let’s Puncture A Couple Myths
Why is USC so obsessed with Hollywood? It now thinks it is located in Hollywood? Look at this dumb tweet: Remember those stirring speeches Marv Goux gave talking about how USC was going to defend the Coliseum in “Hollywood?” I will have more analysis later, but I spoke to an NFL coach today and the first thing he said is, “Clay Helton, he’s a lucky … Continue reading USC Is Located In Hollywood?
