USC was supposed to add a quarterback this week. But Blake Shapen, who was considered a safe bet to sign with the Trojans, committed to Baylor after new Bears coach Dave Aranda offered him a scholarship last week. That means USC will need to look at prospects it brought for visits as insurance policies, like tailback Elijah Turner, if it wants to sign 2-3 players … Continue reading USC Loses QB Prospect

USC coach Clay Helton has now fired 13 assistant coaches since 2015. Has there ever been a coach less accountable than this guy? He can talk about faith, family and football but when does he man up and take responsibility for anything? Does his faith include having a conscience? How does he tell the team they are responsible for their actions when he never is? … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Does Clay Helton Have A Conscience?

Some follow-up thoughts on today’s Bloody Sunday: Are all these moves being set so Graham Harrell can take over with a staff he wants in 2021? Is USC going to end up with more coaches from Texas when this is all said and done? Todd Orlando wants to bring his own people in and presumbly someone who worked with him at Houston or Texas. Will … Continue reading Thoughts On Super Sunday Purge

Defensive backs coach Greg Burns, defensive line coach Chad Kauha’aha’a and linebackers coach Johnny Nansen have been fired. Now we know why Nansen was not at Junior Day. Todd Orlando will be bringing in his replacements. I wrote “USC” fired the coaches in the headline because Clay Helton has no control over his program. He told Nansen two weeks ago he could stay and be … Continue reading “USC” Firing Three Coaches

Has Graham Harrell shown himself to be much of a recruiter yet? It’s based on more than whoever USC signs at quarterback because he is the offensive coordinator and responsible for the entire offense. Besides, he recruits other positions too. But I ask for two reasons: He doesn’t exactly have the personality that says, “great recruiter.” And he seems to spend a lot of time … Continue reading Just How Good A Recruiter Is Graham Harrell?

USC had around 60 players at its Junior Day on Saturday. Clay Helton told the recruits USC has had more first-round draft picks than any other schools. How many under him? Sam Darnold and Adoree Jackson. I hear Johnny Nansen was not at Junior Day. This is odd since he is the recruiting coordinator. Maybe he was interviewing for a job. USC lost to No. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Last Word On Junior Day