Graham Harrell Promises Open QB Competition
New USC offensive coordinator Graham Harrell said this morning the QB position is open. “Every position is open because I don’t have any preconceived notions about any of them,” Harrell said. Sounds like Harrell will also choose the left guard, etc. But what happens after Harrell meets with Clay Helton before they announce who starts? Harrell said his offensive philosophy was “keeping it easy and … Continue reading Graham Harrell Promises Open QB Competition
Morning Buzz: How Many Scholarships Will USC Have Next Season?
With just eight seniors on its roster, USC might have only 16 scholarships available for its 2020 recruiting class. That is an issue for Clay Helton but more importantly it might be an issue for Urban Meyer or another potential Helton replacement. It gets detailed here. USC signed 26 players in its recent recruiting class, which is eight more than graduate this year. That wouldn’t … Continue reading Morning Buzz: How Many Scholarships Will USC Have Next Season?
The Trojan Who Won An Oscar
With the Oscars tonight, it’s always good to remember Cotton Warburton. Warburton (above with the ball) is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, was an All-American in 1933 at USC, led the Trojans in rushing in 1932-33 and played on the undefeated 1932 national championship team. If that was not enough, he won an Oscar for best editing in 1965 as the … Continue reading The Trojan Who Won An Oscar
A Reaction To JT Daniels
So JT Daniels told the Athletic, “Every job should be open every season. It’s kind of the way football works and the way life works in general. You can’t get complacent. You can’t just expect to have everything handed to you.” Let’s hope he feels that way in case Graham Harrell overcomes the pressure from Clay Helton and makes Jack Sears the starter. My guess … Continue reading A Reaction To JT Daniels
JT Daniels Speaks
JT Daniels spoke to the Athletic and said this about the QB competition. “Every job should be open every season. It’s kind of the way football works and the way life works in general. You can’t get complacent. You can’t just expect to have everything handed to you.” He also defended USC coach Clay Helton. “Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion. It’s very easy to … Continue reading JT Daniels Speaks
USC Morning Buzz: The Clock Keeps Ticking On Personnel Move
Is it possible USC will start spring practice in early March without a strength coach? Of course it is, when you consider Clay Helton has such limited contacts. He merely retained Ivan Lewis instead of hiring his own strength coach when he replaced Steve Sarkisian. That is almost unheard of. Previous USC coaches would bring in their own guy. Helton never has his own guy. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Clock Keeps Ticking On Personnel Move
