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Remember a couple weeks ago Keyshawn Johnson said Lincoln Riley “knows nothing about being a Trojan.” I heard Johnson actually reached out to Riley afterward on an unrelated matter. What I haven’t heard is whether Riley responded. Who knows with Riley? Continue reading USC Notes: There’s Always Something Going On
USC QB Sam Darnold will not participate in throwing drills at the NFL Combine, according to ESPN. Instead, he will throw at USC Pro Day on March 21. The advantage of that is Darnold will throw to receivers he is familiar with at USC. And when you are the projected No. 1 pick, everyone is looking for a reason to downgrade you, so it probably … Continue reading Sam Darnold Won’t Throw At NFL Combine
USC’s season ended less than two months ago, but look at how things have changed at running back: Ronald Jones turned pro. Stephen Carr is out three months nursing a herniated disc in his back. Assistant Deland McCullough went to the Kansas City Chiefs. Fortunately for USC, there is still plenty of time before the season starts. But it might be nice to have a … Continue reading Good Thing It Is Just February
I hear Clay Helton is not happy anyone knows who calls the plays. I wrote often during the season that Tee Martin, Helton and Tyson Helton shared the duties. During the Cotton Bowl, Tee Martin and new quarterbacks coach Bryan Ellis called plays. No USC coach would admit during the season how it worked. The official line was Martin called the plays even though others … Continue reading Who Calls The Plays? None Of Your Business
USC sophomore guard De’Anthony Melton, who was never allowed to play to this season, announced this morning he would withdraw from school. Melton is apparently going to focus on preparing for the NBA draft. Melton was projected as a possible first-round pick before concerns arose regarding his eligibility. His full statement is below. Continue reading De’Anthony Melton Withdraws From School
USC athletic director Lynn Swann said he gave Clay Helton a five-year contract extension because he wanted recruits to know Helton would be their coach. But I’ve heard another reason from a source inside the athletic dept.: “You don’t want instability in your two main sports. Right now, basketball has instability. Who knows what will happen with the FBI and NCAA? So you keep things … Continue reading Why Did USC Coach Clay Helton Get A 5-Year Extension?
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