If It’s Christmas, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
It’s Christmas and maybe USC’s loss last week was a present of sorts for those who want better for the football program. Those who have standards. Those who see things clearly. Not the willfully blind who pretend everything is getting better. For the first five games, there was some dissatisfaction over the unimpressive performances but it got muffled because USC actually won the games. However, … Continue reading If It’s Christmas, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Follow The NORAD Santa Tracker
It’s Christmas Eve, which means you can check what part of the globe Santa Claus is visiting by clicking the NORAD Santa Tracker. Continue reading Follow The NORAD Santa Tracker
USC Dilemma: How To Excite Apathetic Fans?
It’s Christmas Eve, an easy time to get distracted, which is perfect from USC’s point of view. So just remember it was less than a week ago in the Pac-12 title game that USC displayed all the usual weaknesses that characterize the Helton Era. USC has a dilemma. It wants fans to be engaged but only in support of the program. It has some daunting … Continue reading USC Dilemma: How To Excite Apathetic Fans?
When Do We Get A Real Answer From USC Football?
I don’t want to hear some end-of-season propaganda from Mike Bohn in a puff-piece interview. But I would like Bohn to explain how despite all the changes he made to the football program, the team looked as a sloppy in 2020 as it did last year and consistently played down to the level of competition? That’s a real topic. I don’t want to hear about … Continue reading When Do We Get A Real Answer From USC Football?
A Sign Of Potential Discontent At USC
I’m hearing from players that a topic being discussed among team members is whether they improve at USC? They know the answer but the fact this is being discussed tells you that they aren’t buying the 5-1 record as a sign of success. For years, a knock under Clay Helton is whether he makes players better. I’ve written it myself many times. Ask yourself if … Continue reading A Sign Of Potential Discontent At USC
USC-Oregon Report Card
QUARTERBACK Kedon Slovis started off with 2 interceptions then spent the rest of the game running for his life from Kayvon Thibodeaux . . . and then got hurt on the last play. He’s either been hurt since the Holiday Bowl or gotten worse under Graham Harrell. Grade: F RUNNING BACKS It must be hard to be a tailback for a team that hates to … Continue reading USC-Oregon Report Card
