I spoke to someone at USC this week who had a conversation with USC coach Clay Helton. “You can hear in his voice he knows that he’s gone,” the USC employee said. Athletic director Mike Bohn addressed USC coaches last week. One coach paraphrased a comment from Bohn this way: “If there’s an (NCAA) issue, come to us. If something surfaces later and you didn’t … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Linebacker Jordan Iosefa underwent a second knee surgery to “clean things up” per Clay Helton and will not play this season. Iosefa will redshirt this year and be a fifth-year senior next season. Tailbacks Stephen Carr and Vavae Malepeai are both day to day. Carr is slightly ahead. Cornerback Greg Johnson will play but linebacker Palaie Gaoteote is doubtful. Defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu is day … Continue reading Jordan Iosefa Undergoes Another Surgery
I might be a little less irritated with Graham Harrell’s pro wrestling obsession if the offense performed better. Actually, probably not. USC offensive coordinator @CoachHarrellUSC incorporates #WWE into his coaching style as well as his family life. #FightOn pic.twitter.com/MePk5zYlMi — USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) November 14, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading USC Tweet Of The Day
1.) Tell the kicker to do nothing but sky kicks John Baxter can’t teach kickoff coverage and he can’t teach squib kick coverage. So just kick the ball as high as you can. Maybe he can get Ben Griffith to do a drop kick. 2.) Let Mike Bohn coach a game He’s got enough enthusiam to fire up the team. He couldn’t do any worse. … Continue reading 10 Things USC Needs To Fix To Beat Cal
You know what Clay Helton is producing most recently: Apathy. USC is going to play in a bowl game and has the Crosstown Rivalry next week, so this is still something about the season that is relevant. But I can’t really find many fans who follow USC football that who really care about that right now. Earlier in the season, there was anger. But right … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Season Really Starts Nov. 24
If it’s Wednesday, it means Clay Helton does not speak to the media and Clancy Pendergast does. That means slim pickings. Pendergast said this about the idea of Chase Garbers returning at quarterback for Cal. “We are really just preparing for their system,” Pendergast said. “Whoever they put out there, we’ll be ready to defend.” Linebacker Palaie Gaoteote did not practice while safety Talanoa Hufanga … Continue reading USC Post-Practice Report
