I’m hearing the search firm USC hired to find a new athletic director has been rebuffed by more than a few top-profile candidates, including Alabama A.D. Greg Bryne, who was previously at Arizona, and Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte. The search firm will present candidates who are interested — like Washington State athletic director Pat Chun. One source at Bovard (the USC administation building) … Continue reading Who Wants To Be Athletic Director?
The New York Jets traded former USC star Leonard Williams to the New York Giants for a third round draft choice this year and fifth-round pick in 2021. Williams’ stock has fallen and he is in the last year of his contract so the Jets. The USC-Arizona State game will kick off at 12:30 p.m. PT and be televised by ABC or ESPN. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Leonard Williams Traded
USC coach Clay Helton said defensive end Christian Rector and cornerback Chris Steele are “right on the cusp” of returning from ankle injuries. Helton said offensive tackle Drew Richmond just wasn’t feeling great, wasn’t feeling like himself. Redshirt freshman Liam Jimmons started and played all but three series. Helton said wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown‘s physicality reminds im of Robert Woods. Helton praised the team’s … Continue reading Sunday Night With Clay Helton
Aren’t you glad Graham Harrell didn’t say Kenan Christon was “sucking wind” at Colorado? Christon had 14 carries at high altitude so it’s a mild surprise Harrell didn’t mention it since Markese Stepp was accused of barely handling 10 carries at Notre Dame. USC could have used Stepp on Friday night. Why did it take a rash of tailback injuries for USC to go to … Continue reading Progress Report: No One Said USC Sucked Wind
Oregon opened a 7-point favorite over USC according to an early line from Las Vegas-based Circa Sports. It is now 6.5 points. That’s more points than I expected but I’m not an oddsmaker. Oregon is ranked No. 7 in the latest AP Top 25 poll. USC received 11 votes. Continue reading We Have An Opening Line For USC-Oregon
Oregon needed a field goal as time expired to hold off Washington State on Saturday night and mean USC will likely host a top 10 team at the Coliseum next weekend. Forget about top 10 teams, does the Pac-12 have any good teams? Oregon and QB Justin Herbert mostly looked average in the few times I’ve seen them play. Utah has one loss but looked … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Top 10 Team Coming to Coliseum?
