It’s only five games into the season but I always talk about USC’s ability to deal with adversity when I judge the Trojans. Other pundits pushed the culture change, the new assistants, the new strength coach, the discipline, etc., when discussing this season. I was skeptical of all that and went back to wondering how USC would handle adversity with a coach who cannot lead … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

A few years ago, I started researching past USC coaching staffs, to demonstrate how many future head coaches/big-time assistants were on the staff. At the bottom, I will recap the 1972 USC staff. But let’s look at this staff: Clancy Pendergast: Zero personality and zero interest from other schools/NFL teams. Graham Harrell: A puffed-up profile from all the offseason hype but has been a bust … Continue reading Let’s Look At The USC Coaching Staff

Here’s an honest question: Did you ever think the explosive Air Raid offense would be stopped simply by taking away the deep pass? BYU and Washington did it, obviously. But where is Plan B? There has to be more than “we need to run the ball.” Does Mike Leach‘s offense shut down when teams try to eliminate any deep passes? I’ve yet to hear Genious … Continue reading USC Notes: Where Is Plan B?

Former USC offensive lineman Bill Fisk, an All-American in 1964, has died, according to Mt. San Antonio College, where he was head coach from 1987-2004. He had a record of 126-64-2 at Mt. SAC. The school announced Fisk died from prostate cancer. He was 75. Fisk, who grew up in San Gabriel, was a member of the USC 1962 national championship team and was voted … Continue reading Former USC All-American Bill Fisk Dies

Whatever happened to the wide receiver rotation promised in the spring and during training camp? The coaches said before the season USC would employ eight wide receivers and that definitely hasn’t happened. Velus Jones hasn’t caught a pass this season. I wonder if he regrets coming back? Devon Williams played so little he transferred to Oregon. Munir McClain drew praise in training camp but caught … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What Happened To The Wide Receiver Rotation?

Clay Helton said tonight JT Daniels underwent knee surgery yesterday. He got hurt on August 31 so that is more than a month before surgery. Was the swelling that bad? Usually, USC players have knee surgery 1-2 weeks after an injury. “I talked to him literally right after the surgery and he was already in the machine that bends your knee back and forth, going … Continue reading JT Daniels Just Had Knee Surgery?