UPDATED: It’s not the 17-3 loss to Stanford, but the gutless nature of the performance that should bother Clay Helton tonight. It was so bad and he did nothing to give USC a sense of urgency. Again. USC has no leadership. No energy. No purpose. The coaching is atrocious. And if you think JT Daniels will provide late magic like Sam Darnold, tonight proved otherwise. … Continue reading Discuss The USC-Stanford Game

I could make a case for USC and Stanford to win this game. I think the Cardinal’s pro-style offense actually plays into USC’s hands because it allows the Trojans to play a more conventional defense. USC is also bolstered by the fact this is JT Daniels’ second game and he should be more comfortable with all the receivers. And despite being on the road, Stanford Stadium … Continue reading My USC-Stanford Pick

OK, it’s time to pick the score for tonight’s game at Stanford Stadium. I will offer my pick later today but I feel this is a tough one. It could go either way. Who do you like? Continue reading Pick The USC-Stanford Score

I discuss the USC-Stanford game and talk about the general state of the Pac-12 with Mark Rogers here. Continue reading USC-Stanford Preview

I hear USC center Toa Lobendahn suffered a new injury in practice this week and could be a game-time decision to play against Stanford. Continue reading Toa Lobendahn Questionable?

USC-Stanford is one of the biggest games in the nation on Saturday but what exactly are the stakes? USC beat Stanford last year and the Cardinal still won the Pac-12 North. The Trojans could lose tomorrow and easily win a Pac-12 South that already looks weak after one week: See Arizona and UCLA. So whatever happens, it’s not really going to earth shattering. Tomorrow’s game … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column