My USC-Colorado Pick
If you asked me three players I think USC cannot afford to lose for a game, I might pick defensive end Drake Jackson, safety Talanoa Hufanga and tailback Markese Stepp. That might spell doom for USC in a normal situation but this is the Pac-12 we are talking about here. And Clay Helton probably gets to wear his slippers for a second straight week as … Continue reading My USC-Colorado Pick
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Last month when I wrote about going to lunch with sports columnist/radio host Doug Krikorian in Long Beach. While Doug was questioning why Clay Helton was ever hired at USC, I noticed Helton’s wife, Angela, was sitting at the next table with a USC booster. What I didn’t know is if she heard any or all of Doug’s comments before I noticed she was there? … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Pick The USC-Colorado Score
With a Friday game, it’s an early start to see if anyone can pick the correct score. USC is favored by 12.5-13 points depending on where you look. The Trojans have actually covered the past 2 games. Continue reading Pick The USC-Colorado Score
USC’s Backfield Just Needed Some Talent Evaluation
About a month ago I talked about the Miami Dolphins backfield that 238-pound Larry Csonka as the starting tailback and then brought on Mercury Morris and Jim Kiick for speed. The Dolphins went 17-0 with those backs. I said this before the emergence of Kenan Christon. USC makes a great comparison with Markese Stepp (Csonka), Christan (Morris) and Vavae Malepeai (Kiick). The problem is USC hasn’t played 2 of 3 that much. … Continue reading USC’s Backfield Just Needed Some Talent Evaluation
10 Things USC Needs To Do To Beat Colorado
1.) Trust Kenan Christon I hope since USC really only has one real tailback that Graham Harrell doesn’t try to throw 50 passes. It would be nice to see a tailback get 20-25 carries in a game. 2.) Prevent injuries What is the strength program doing this week after all the injuries? For that matter, what is the medical program doing? Maybe they deserve a … Continue reading 10 Things USC Needs To Do To Beat Colorado
USC Morning Buzz: Penalty Problem
Remember how Clay Helton was going to focus on things like penalties this season? USC ranks 110th in penalty yardage this season. The Trojans average 6.9 per game for 69.9 yards. “I think sometimes you look up and you have two penalties at Notre Dame, and I think we’ve had a three-penalty game, a five-penalty game, a two-penalty game and then all of a sudden … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Penalty Problem
