USC Notes: Time For A Pender-Stat
Here is this week’s Clancy Penderstat! USC’s defense ranks No. 111 in the nation in “Long Scrimmage Plays,” which are plays that go for 10 yards or more. The Trojans have allowed 64. UCLA has allowed 80, which is the most in the country. Clay Helton does not speak to the media on Wednesdays. So who will address the status of QB Kedon Slovis? This … Continue reading USC Notes: Time For A Pender-Stat
Devon Williams To Oregon State
Former USC wide receiver Devon Williams has transferred to Oregon State, according to BeaverBlitz.com. This is a smart move for Williams. When you transfer, you need to go somewhere you will play. It doesn’t matter how good the team will be if you want to play. And going somewhere better is a waste of time if you will not play. Continue reading Devon Williams To Oregon State
USC Hires A Deputy Athletic Director
USC has hired Paul Perrier as deputy athletic director. He was senior associate athletic director at Rutgers but previously worked in compliance at USC, where he worked with interim A.D. Dave Roberts. So even though Roberts is an interim, he is making hires. This is actually a positive hire. Perrier was respected within the athletic dept. and with his compliance background won’t be beholden to … Continue reading USC Hires A Deputy Athletic Director
USC Morning Buzz: Where Was The Air Raid vs. Utah?
USC installed its Air Raid offense with four plays and quick passes and fast tempo before the season. But when the Trojans beat Utah on Friday night, it did it with Matt Fink throwing long, jump-ball passes against a shaky Utes secondary. Last year, when USC defeated Washington State, also on a Friday night at the Coliseum, it did it with JT Daniels throwing long … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Where Was The Air Raid vs. Utah?
USC Injury Report
Kedon Slovis is not medically cleared to practice or play and did not participate Tuesday. Clay Helton confirmed what I reported last night that safety Talanoa Hufanga is in concussion protocol. He also did not practice Tuesday. Hufanga has a “little bit” of an AC sprain, per Helton. Also out: Cornerback Olaijah Griffin; defensive end Christian Rector and offensive guard Andrew Vorhees. Tyler Vaughns even … Continue reading USC Injury Report
USC-Utah Report Card
I almost forgot about this: QUARTERBACK Matt Fink inspired the team after getting a chance that Clay Helton never envisioned. He made some ill-advised passes but notice the energy lift when Fink, Kedon Slovis or Jack Sears played QB? Grade: B- TAILBACK Were there any holes to run through? Even there were not, it’s fair to say Stephen Carr is not the same tailback he … Continue reading USC-Utah Report Card
