Defensive end Drake Jackson (sprained ankle) expects to play Saturday against Arizona State. Safety Talanoa Hufanga is also expected to play. Cornerback Max Williams wore a protective boot after being carted off the field yesterday. Michael Pittman did not practice and has a sprained ankle. Continue reading Drake Jackson Expected To Return

I’m hearing some USC assistant coaches are already putting out feelers for potential job opportunities. This is a typical sign of a sideways program. All these big promises were made in the offseason (culture change, harder workouts, new offense) and the wheels are falling off the program after only nine games. I would have told Clay Helton 23 months ago to fire his entire coaching … Continue reading Follow The USC Assistant Coaches

I heard several USC coaches were arguing with special teams coach John Baxter during the Oregon game. Why? Because Baxter was trying to play starters, who were less than 100 percent, on special teams. This is what happens when Clay Helton gives so much authority to Baxter. And it’s one reason Helton is likely going to lose his job. Continue reading Another Reason USC Is Struggling

A source told me this morning that in a meeting USC administrators, school president Carol Folt described Urban Meyer as “radioactive.” I wonder what would happen if Rick Caruso, the chairperson of the Board of Trustees, wanted Meyer? Would it make a difference? Probably not. Has USC contacted Bob Stoops yet or is he radioactive too? A high school coach told last night that he … Continue reading Is Urban Meyer “Radioactive”?

If you heard Petros and Money yesterday, I said I spoke to a source in USC’s administration who said they believed Cincinnati athletic director Mike Bohn will come around and agree to take the USC job despite the snag involving Urban Meyer. The situation must be resolved in the next 2-3 days, the source said. “We’re optimistic,” the source said. “We like Mike and think … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Administration Believes Mike Bohn Will Come Around

USC president Carol Folt and Board of Trustees chairperson Rick Caruso were at football practice and spoke to Clay Helton. Was this a superficial show of support before the axe falls later this month? “Her support and Mr. Caruso’s support has always been there,” Helton said after practice. “Obviously this is a production-based business . . . those people have always been great to me. … Continue reading Clay Helton Gets Surprise Visitors