This is a perfect trap game for USC. The Trojans are coming off a lousy game with Oregon State. They have UCLA next week. The crowd will be down. JT Daniels apparently thinks he should call plays. Michael Pittman is out. Cal has a defense that kept Washington and Washington State in check. Justin Wilcox dislikes Clay Helton. So why am I picking USC? Simple: … Continue reading My USC-Cal Pick

Time for you to pick the USC-Cal game score. Cal has a good defense and poor offense. USC has poor coaching. USC is back at the Coliseum, where it has won 19 of its past 20 games. Who do you like? Continue reading Pick The USC-Cal Score

A night game. Little excitement about the team. Homecoming. What will the crowd be Saturday night at the Coliseum? The announced will probably be around 57,000 I am guessing with far less at the game. But maybe you have a better pick. Continue reading Guess The Attendance

So how is JT Daniels doing? The Los Angeles Times interviewed his “performance coach” Scot Prohaska about Daniels’ inconsistent freshman season. “Because he came from that high of having so much influence on the program,” Prohaska said, “so much influence on the play-calling and the offensive scheme, and he had so much influence on the players and their development. To have that kind of omnipotency to … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Iman Marshall (foot and ankle sprain) practiced today and will be a game-time decision. That means he is likely to play. Cornerback Greg Johnson (shoulder) will be available next week. Michael Pittman will have more tests on his shoulder next week. “Hopefully by next week he’ll be ready to roll,” Helton said. Helton on Utah losing tailback Zack Moss and quarterback Tyler Hundley: “That’s two really … Continue reading USC Injury Report

1.) Put in some new plays Cal coaches Justin Wilcox and Peter Sirmon know the USC offensive schemes backward and forward. Assuming the talent gap isn’t enough, USC needs some different plays to keep Cal’s defense off balance. 2.) Play smart Every week USC looks undisciplined and disorganized. This is why it can never put teams away. It’s an open secret at Heritage Hall but … Continue reading 10 Things USC Needs To Fix To Beat Cal