With more than 1,600 votes counted in my twitter poll, 71 percent said they would prefer USC lose to UCLA if it means Clay Helton gets fired. That speaks volumes about where USC is today. It would be a perfect scenario for Chip Kelly to come in and delivering the decisive blow to Helton’s tenure. But I don’t see it happening. No matter what nonsense … Continue reading Morning Buzz: My USC-UCLA Pick

The USC-UCLA game in 1960 also served as homecoming. Look at the busy schedule of activities for Friday-Saturday. Note the parade down University Ave. before the game. Below is today’s cover for the first-ever Daily Trojan-Daily Bruin combo issue: And here is who starts in a combo team according to the Daily Trojan and Daily Bruin. Continue reading USC-UCLA Used To Mean Dances And Parade

Which #USC scenario would you take? — InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) November 22, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Time To Vote In Clay Helton Poll

With a 12:30 p.m. kick off, I’m posting this early. Here’s the question: I see a lot of people picking USC. But would you take USC and give UCLA 13.5 points? That’s a lot tougher question. Continue reading Pick The USC-UCLA Score

I asked a prominent former USC player Thursday who still visits Heritage Hall what he thought would happen with Clay Helton? “If he beats UCLA, he is safe,” the player said. Imagine only needing to beat a 4-6 team to keep your job? Not bad work if you can get it. I’m repeating this story just to show there are some who believe Helton can … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It Must Be Time For A USC Notes Column

Clay Helton was asked tonight what beating UCLA and winning 5 of the last 6 games would mean for his future. “I’ve watched this team improve,” he said. “I’m proud of our coaches for the way they’ve developed young people and to watch them play. What the future holds, that’s for smarter men than me. “My job is to go out there, compete like hell … Continue reading Clay Helton On His Future