This is the time of year when stats get overanalyzed. For example, some believe USC’s offensive lineman — and such individual lineman — did a good job preventing quarterback sacks. USC allowed 28 in 13 games, which was around the middle of the conference. But here’s the thing: USC faced a lot of three-man defensive fronts in an effort to stop the Air Raid offense. … Continue reading USC Notes: Beware Offensive Line Stats
Clay Helton spoke to CBS Sports on Friday and didn’t give up on the idea of some type of workouts or practices taking place at some point this offseason. “Hopefully we do get the opportunity to garner some time we lost in the spring,” Helton said. “The Pac-12 has already had a task force get together. We’ll get back to football at some point in … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Clay Helton Hopeful Workouts Can Resume
I spoke to a USC coach who was on campus yesterday. “I only saw one other coach, it’s pretty quiet,” he said. “You can’t do much. Maybe work out. That’s it. And recruit over the phone. Actually, I watched some film for next year. Football coaches will be watching a lot more film preparing for next season than usual. We do it anyways but now … Continue reading USC Notes: What Can A Coach Do These Days?
The way things are going right now, are you confident USC will be playing football in September in a stadium full of fans? If USC does play Alabama on Sept. 5, will fans even be allowed? Will college football games be played in empty stadiums? There are just too many questions at the moment. Well, at least the stadium should be full of fans vs. … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Remember when there was the measles scare for the 1988 USC-UCLA game? Rodney Peete was in the hospital during the week and there was even speculation fans would not be allowed at the Rose Bowl for the game between No. 2 USC and No. 6 UCLA. Peete played at the Trojans won, 31-22. Continue reading Remember The Measles Game?
Clay Matthews, who started 13 games last season for the Rams last season, was released today. Along with running back Todd Gurley, which was of course bigger news. I know USC is the cutting edge athletic dept. on handling events during the coronavirus pandemic, but this came out today from Georgia Tech: “In appreciation of our season ticket members’ loyal support of the Yellow Jackets, … Continue reading USC Notes: Rams Release Clay Matthews
