Breaking: Clay Helton Shakes Up Staff (Again)!
Sources tell me USC coach Clay Helton fired offensive line coach Tim Drevno and strength coach Aaron Ausmus. That means Helton has fired an astounding 14 assistant coaches at USC. Now I was not a fan of the hiring of Drevno or Ausmus. But you know who was a fan of those hires? HELTON! When does Helton hold himself accountable? When does Mike Bohn hold … Continue reading Breaking: Clay Helton Shakes Up Staff (Again)!
Olaijah Griffin Turning Pro
Cornerback Olaijah Griffin announced at midnight on Instagram he was turning pro. The defense already lost Talanoa Hufanga this week and now Griffin is departing. Decisions still must come from Isaiah Pola-Mao and let’s not forget Brandon Pili, who probably wishes he opted out of the 2020 season. I’d love to hear what Todd Orlando privately thinks about next year’s defense. I give Griffin credit … Continue reading Olaijah Griffin Turning Pro
USC Loses Fifth Straight To Colorado
It was a disappointing start to Pac-12 play for USC, which lost to Colorado, 72-62, at the Galen Center. Evan Mobley struggled and made only 5 of 14 shots. He finished with 12 points. The Trojans trailed by as many as 15 points in the second half. USC (5-2, 0-1) had its nine-game winning streak at the Galen Center snapped. The Trojans have lost five … Continue reading USC Loses Fifth Straight To Colorado
USC New Year’s Eve Picture Of Night
USC played on New Year’s Eve in 1977. This is a picture from the 1977 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl between USC and Texas A&M. The Trojans won, 47-28, before 52,842 on New Year’s Eve at the Astrodome in Houston. USC QB Rob Hertel was 11-15 for 246 yards with four TD passes. Charles White rushed for 186 yards in 21 carries while Dwight Ford gained 157 yards … Continue reading USC New Year’s Eve Picture Of Night
USC Makes Donte Williams Associate Head Coach
Cornerbacks coach Donte Williams has added the title “associate head coach” according to a press release by USC today. “This promotion reflects the immediate impact that Donte has made and the respect he has earned since joining our program,” Helton said. “We have seen that impact both with the improved performance of the players he has coached and in his recruiting accomplishments. With this expanded … Continue reading USC Makes Donte Williams Associate Head Coach
USC Morning Buzz: How To Get Playing Time?
Remember back in 2017 when Michael Pittman’s father complained on twitter that he had lost all patience with the coaching staff and then his son suddenly started four days later against Arizona State? Well, within this year’s team, players have talked a lot about how another player suddenly got playing time after one of his parents complained to Clay Helton over playing time. It’s not … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: How To Get Playing Time?
