USC Roster Changes
Since it has been a couple weeks since I blogged, let’s update the USC roster. Center Cole Smith is retiring from football because of arthritic knees. I hear offensive lineman Roy Hemsley is transferring to San Diego State. And I’ve also heard that offensive tackle Nathan Smith is also considering his future after missing last season following knee surgery. That would mean three less offensive … Continue reading USC Roster Changes
Report: Lenny Vandermade Returns
OFormer USC offensive lineman and staff member Lenny Vandermade is coming back as an offensive quality control assistant, according to FootballScoop.com. This is Vandermade’s third time coaching at USC. He was also on the staff from 2009-12 and from 2014-15. This bolsters my point in today’s Morning Buzz about Clay Helton surrounding himself with people he knows (or won’t challenge him). Continue reading Report: Lenny Vandermade Returns
USC Morning Buzz
The Los Angeles District Attorney is reviewing the alleged domestic violence case against USC wide receiver Joseph Lewis. But I can now reveal that when I reported in December there was a fight in the locker room after a Cotton Bowl practice in Texas, Lewis was one of the players involved in the altercation. I mention it because USC might also take this into consideration … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz
USC Has Another Top 5 Class
Was anyone surprised USC had another top recruiting class (No. 3 by Rivals, No. 4 by 247 Sports)? Clay Helton said all 18 recruits could challenge for starting spots. But, again, how much better will these players be under the current coaching atmosphere? Have you seen development from the cornerbacks, especially Iman Marshall and Jack Jones, the past two seasons? USC has signed two more … Continue reading USC Has Another Top 5 Class
Sam Darnold Prepares For NFL Draft
USC QB Sam Darnold is living in a house near San Diego for his pre-draft training. Most mock drafts list him as the No. 1 pick heading into the NFL combine. Continue reading Sam Darnold Prepares For NFL Draft
USC Opens Spring Practice March 6
All 15 spring practices at Howard Jones Field will be open to the public. March 6-8-10-20-22-24-27-29-31. April 3-5-7-10-12-14. Tuesday and Thursday practices are at 3:15 p.m. Saturday practices are at 10 a.m. The public is able to attend. Continue reading USC Opens Spring Practice March 6
