USC Spring Picture Of The Day
Photo/L.A. Examiner Here is a photo from the 1961 USC spring game at the Coliseum. This was the game where former USC players, who were in the NFL, returned to play against current USC players. In the above photo, USC/NFL tailback Al Carmichael (21) runs the ball. It looks like he is being chased by Pete Beathard, quarterback for the 1962 national championship team. Remember, … Continue reading USC Spring Picture Of The Day
USC Morning Buzz: Friday Notes
Expect Clay Helton to declare spring football a success after tomorrow’s final practice, which is not a scrimmage. But the quarterbacks did not surprise anyone and the offensive line remains a question. There were times when the running game dominated the defense. So the defense, which is supposed to be great, got dominated at times by a running game that didn’t even feature Stephen Carr? … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Friday Notes
USC Averaged Only 5 Points In 3rd Quarter
According to SportsPac12, USC averaged only 5.4 points in the third quarter last season. That ranked 10th among Pac-12 schools. Sam Darnold, Ronald Jones and Co. and USC averaged 5.4 points? That means someone was making halftime adjustments: the other team. The full list: 1. Washington, 10.1 2. Arizona, 9.8 3. UCLA, 8.5 4. ASU, 8.1 5. Stanford, 7.3 6. Colorado, 6.8 7. Cal, 6.7 … Continue reading USC Averaged Only 5 Points In 3rd Quarter
Should You Go To USC Spring Game?
USC will have its final practice Saturday at noon. Usually it is at the Coliseum. Because of renovation construction it will be at Cromwell Field on campus. Clay Helton has not had an actual spring game the past two seasons but rather a glorified practice. Now maybe Helton will change his mind and do an actual game. It wouldn’t be the first time he reversed … Continue reading Should You Go To USC Spring Game?
USC Picture Of The Day
Here’s the watch given to members of the 1962 USC national championship team. The interesting part is the team received the watches in December because in those days there was no post-season poll. That meant USC received the watches even though the No. 1-ranked Trojans played No. 2 Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl. Good thing USC won the game, 42-37. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
Wednesday Notes
Some USC midweek notes: I mentioned yesterday that Porter Gustin is getting rave reviews but really should be dominating against USC’s offensive line during spring drills. The same should be said about Iman Marshall. He is also having a good spring. But he is also facing Matt Fink, Jack Sears and walk-ons every day in practice. The question is whether Marshall will be able to … Continue reading Wednesday Notes
