Isn’t it time for Clay Helton to donate part of his salary to some organization to help victims of the coronavirus? Or maybe to help the essential workers during the crisis? Helton’s been stealing millions the past two seasons (I’d argue longer than that) and what’s wrong with making a sizeable donation to a worthy cause? And it would mean more than filming a public-service … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

I wasn't planning to watch #USC-Texas but seeing USC without Clay Helton on sideline is very soothing — InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) April 3, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Are You Watching USC-Texas?

Keldrick Wilson, an offensive lineman at Hampton, has been offered a scholarship by USC. Wilson, who is 6-5, 299 pounds, would be immediately eligible. He has offers from West Virginia, Pitt and Indiana. Hampton University plays in the Football Championship Subdivision and went 5-7 last season. Continue reading USC Offers Graduate Transfer Lineman

I’m hearing the USC ticket office, which has been in the student union since at least the 1930’s, is almost certain to move to the Galen Center. There’s certainly little demand for tickets over there except maybe on nights of big basketball games. The question is whether USC uses available ticket booths or opens a different spot at the arena to buy football tickets, etc. Continue reading New Home For USC Ticket Office?

USC held only one spring practice before the coronavirus restrictions put everything on hold. Here are the things to watch when analyzing the entirely new defensive staff: Do they have players in the right positions? Yelling and energy are two different things You can’t yell and teach at the same time When you have total defensive energy, it comes by itself Only time will tell … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Yelling And Coaching Are Different Things

Cornerback Anthony Beavers of Narbonne was supposed to go to USC based on the USC-friendly pundits’ projections. So it’s surprising he didn’t list USC among his final five schools. “USC didn’t want him,” will be the response from the apologists. Continue reading A Surprising Recruiting Development