Since the end of last season, I’ve had this game as a win on the USC schedule. Utah’s defense lost nine starters. It lost its quarterback and tailback. Even worse for the Utes, this is their first game of the season. But guess what, I’m tired of picking a team that is a reflection of their coach. And I’m tired of defensive coaches who have … Continue reading My USC-Utah Pick

Can Utah possibly beat USC in its first game of the season? That’s a big ask with a new QB and a lot of new defensive faces. On the other hand, does USC ever play consistently for four quarters? Continue reading Pick The USC-Utah Score

Does this latest production from BLVD Studios move you or are you not hip enough? It strikes me as a mish-mash of Mandalorian and USC football clips. But someone explained to me the video inadvertently means Clay Helton is the enemy of USC football. If you have to explain all this, it means the video is not good. Ngl this video makes no sense at … Continue reading Friday Night Hype

Pac-12 Network analyst Yogi Roth is writing a weekly notebook for the conference website with his take on every game. Here is an excerpt from USC-Utah: “Grit is defined as having passion and perseverance, and in two games, USC has proven to have both And another: “I expect USC to play its most efficient game of the season this weekend.” That should keep USC’s coaches/administrators … Continue reading A USC-Utah Hot Take

USC wins and Clay Helton falls down in the end zone. Like I said, who will blow it more? Looks like UCLA. After two straight offsides penalties on UCLA, Slovis throws a TD pass and it’s 36-35 Trojans. UCLA trying hard to blow this game. I wondered how Clay Helton would screw up this comeback and I got an answer: Awful pass defense by the … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes ColumnLike IUSC wins

USC ranks No. 101 nationally in run defense, allowing 208 yards per game. It’s not just yards gained, the Trojans have given up plenty of long runs too (more than 15 plays of 10-yards-or-more). That means Todd Orlando has four problems: 1.) Front mechanics 2.) Alignments 3.) Run-fit integrity 4.) Tackling Now maybe two games is not a good sample size and I’m not prepared … Continue reading Can Todd Orlando Stop the Clancy Pendergast Imitation?