Did you notice one thing was missing in the below statement Jack Sears released to announce he would transfer? He never thanked Clay Helton, Graham Harrell or any of the offensive coaches. And why would he? He threw one interception in training camp and was made fourth string. He was even placed below Matt Fink, who left and then came back. The full statement is … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What Was Missing Yesterday?

There is a big weight off Clay Helton and JT Daniels’ shoulders tonight now that Jack Sears is leaving. Helton won’t face any more pressure to play Sears and Daniels won’t have to deal with the specter of Sears being on the sideline and coming into a game and looking better than him (like last year). It also helps Daniels because a large segment of … Continue reading Jack Sears’ Transfer Reaction

USC quarterback Jack Sears has decided being the scout team is not worth it and entered the NCAA transfer portal. His statement is below. Sears needs to find a new school where he knows he will play. So entering the portal now makes sense. He can’t afford to go to a school where he might not play. Continue reading Jack Sears Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

USC returns to practice today and you can bet Clay Helton will term it a “physical practice” because no one is allowed to witness the closed workout. The Athletic did a story on Reggie Bush. The most important takeaway is Bush will be allowed on the USC campus if it is in a working capacity for Fox Sports. USC held its Freshman Splash Bash last … Continue reading USC Notes: Physical Practices Resume

A former USC assistant coach from the Pete Carroll era contacted me because he thought the quarterback depth chart was interesting, especially having true freshman Kedon Slovis at No. 2. “It’s all BS so that there is no pressure on JT Daniels,” the coach said. “If they take out JT and Jack Sears performs, they can’t put JT back in. So they make the freshman … Continue reading Another View On USC QB Battle

This week’s podcast covers the Pac-12’s poor start, a possible twist in the USC QB situation and looks at the Fresno State game. Did you catch Clay Helton on Monday night’s USC radio show? He said having Graham Harrell, Clancy Pendergast and John Baxter puts the Trojans “back to a point where we can do some really, really special things.” Just give him an Oscar … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A QB Wrinkle And Look At Fresno State