It’s one day into USC training camp and there are already some breathless media reports. JT Daniels completed 7 of 8 passes and threw a TD pass with an intercetion. No one that ever watched Daniels play questioned his accuracy, especially in a no pads practice. I expect Daniels to start this season. But the question will be what he does against a live pass … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Beware Breathless Practice Reports

USC freshman quarterback JT Daniels threw a TD pass to WR Michael Pittman on his first snap of 7-on-7 against the first-team defense. Daniels also got picked off by Ajene Harris in 11-on-11 action. That puts him behind Sam Darnold, who did not throw an interception during his first training camp. Jack Sears also threw a deep TD pass to freshman wide receiver Devon Williams. Continue reading USC Play Of The Day

St. John Bosco tight end Jude Wolfe is expected to commit to USC tonight at 8 p.m. (PDT). Wolfe is a four-star prospect with 30 scholarship offers. The only negative is he spells his last name with an “e” at the end. Continue reading Another Commitment Expected Tonight

USC opens training camp today at Howard Jones Field. The first practice is almost always uneventful. They are not bad nor does anyone really stand out significantly in first practices. They are mainly a way to set the tone for the camp with the energy level and pace the most important things to keep an eye on. it also will be more important once full … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A Notes Column

Former USC QB coach Tyson Helton, now the offensive coordinator at Tennessee, said today he received a text message from USC offensive coordinator Tee Martin that read, “I’m pulling for you.” Martin, of course, is a former Tennessee quarterback. But it would be a lot more interesting if Martin sent him a text saying, “Will someone else call the pass plays like at USC?” Or … Continue reading With Training Camp About To Start, Remember Playcalling

Talk about predictable. Everyone talks about USC being a top 15 team and that is exactly where the Trojans are ranked in the first coaches’ poll. This poll would be a lot more interesting if the coaches made their ballot public. Clay Helton is once again a voter. All the voters and the poll are below.   1. Alabama (61 first-place votes) 2. Clemson (3) … Continue reading USC Ranked No. 15 In Coaches’ Poll