So remember how the conventional wisdom is that whatever you think of Clay Helton as a football coach, he is a great guy, a nice guy, however you want to describe it. Well, one story I’ve heard from two Pac-12 football coaches is that Helton supposedly called USC strength coach Aaron Ausmus on Dec. 20 and told him he had done a great job this … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: An Example Of Faith, Family And Football?

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy in 29 years. The last wide receiver to win was Desmond Howard, who won the award in 1991. Who did I vote for? I usually look for someone unique like when I voted for LSU safety Tyrann Mathieu. But this year, it was pretty clear to me the best player was … Continue reading My Heisman Vote

Here’s some interesting new Heisman odds: Kedon Slovis and JT Daniels are both 12/1 to win the 2021 Heisman according to BetOnline. Who would you take? Is Slovis healthy? What was his injury? Here are the full odds. Note that former USC commits Bryce Young and Matt Corral are also on the list: Heisman Trophy Winner 2021                                      Spencer Rattler – Oklahoma                               5/1 D.J. Uiagalelei – … Continue reading Who Has Better Heisman Chance? Kedon Slovis Or JT Daniels?

You don’t hear much about players who could graduate but have the option of returning for another season. Two of the high-profile players in this position are tailbacks Vavae Malepeai and Stephen Carr. Neither has announced their intentions. Currently, within the program, there is a feeling Malepeai will return. He seems happy and doesn’t seem to mind that running backs are undervalued in the Air … Continue reading What About Some Less-Discussed Players Who Could Leave?

Do you want to work for USC football? USC is looking for a director of marketing and branding to “oversee all football social media accounts and internal marketing for the recruitment of potential student-athletes.” And you only need a minumum of “2 years experience in football recruiting and/or brand management at the collegiate or professional level.” Are we headed to the day when a football … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Job Opening In Football

The Camp Helton exodus continues. Wide receiver Tyler Vaughns announced he will turn pro, as expected. Why would he stay? Now all eyes turn to safety Isaiah Pola-Mao. When you look at the departures, it highlights how this was really the year for USC to do something: Half a season; no Alabama or Notre Dame. And Clay Helton still couldn’t get it done. Also give … Continue reading Tyler Vaughns Turns Pro