What happens if USC beats Oregon? And Arizona State? And Cal? And UCLA? Do I think USC will win all of those games? No. Is it possible? Yes. Is that enough to save Clay Helton‘s job? If USC wins the Pac-12 South, no. But what if USC wins the Pac-12? Wouldn’t that do it? Remember, I advocated for a coaching change in 2017 after 10 … Continue reading The Doomsday Scenario

The NCAA will permit athletes to be compensated for their names, images and likenesses, its Board of Governors said. Here is what the Associated Press reported: The NCAA Board of Governors has taken the first step toward allowing athletes to cash in on their fame. The board voted unanimously on Tuesday to clear the way for the amateur athletes to “benefit from the use of … Continue reading NCAA To Permit Athletes To Be Compensated

QUARTERBACK If only we could read the mind of JT Daniels while Kedon Slovis keeps leading the team. If Clay Helton doesn’t get fired, he is going to hate dealing with this. I doubt any new coach would have a similar dilemma. And a new coach would probably teach Slovis to avoid contact. Grade: B- TAILBACKS Graham Harrell was in heaven knowing he would not … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Colorado Report Card

Clay Helton was asked tonight on the “Trojans Live” radio show how much the Oregon game means in terms of recruiting now that the Ducks are recruiting better in Southern California? ” It matters a bunch,” Helton said. He never got around to mentioning why USC’s current recruiting is suffering and how he could turn it around? Or how Oregon was allowed to take some … Continue reading USC Night Notes: Is Recruiting On Line Vs. Oregon?

Does USC rely too much on the pass? USC gets 67 percent of its offense from passing. The only Pac-12 school that relies on the pass more is Washington State, which is at 84 percent. This is probably what the Air Raid produces but Clay Helton and Graham Harrell have said they want a balanced offense. It probably doesn’t matter in the Pac-12. But if … Continue reading How Balanced Is USC’s Offense?

I know Clay Helton is fighting for his job because he is trying to make normal decisions look like above-average coaching. Last week, he praised Clancy Pendergast for employing a “twist game,” which is a routine maneuver that flips where the inside-and-outside linemen line up. This week, he praised Graham Harrell for an empty backfield, five-receiver set. “These are things you see all the time … Continue reading Clay Helton Wants Normal Decisions To Be Praised