Mater Dei’s Bryce Young is the No. 1-ranked dual-threat QB in the nation. Kedon Slovis is “as good as I’ve ever seen,” according to offensive coordinator Graham Harrell. But it is JT Daniels who will hold the starting position hostage for the next three seasons? Really? With all that arm talent behind him? Doesn’t USC want to win? Clay Helton wants to win . . … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
I talked USC football with Bob Kemp of AM-1060 in Phoenix. Listen below: Continue reading Radio, Radio
USC has been sensitive to criticisms over those strange, obstructed view seats next to the pressbox. USC is considering putting a tarp over the seats for football games probably to avoid pictures like the one above. The seats will be sold for events like concerts, if the stage is at the Peristyle end. Somehow, those seats will make money. How many concerts will actually be … Continue reading USC Has Plan For Obstructed View Seats
Another argument I’m hearing for making Kedon Slovis the backup is that Clay Helton had no choice because Jack Sears and Matt Fink will leave if they were not named the starters. So why didn’t Helton tell them that in the spring? Isn’t he always saying you need to be honest with the players? If he had no interest in them being No. 1 or … Continue reading Clay Helton Had No Choice!
JT Daniels spoke after Wednesday’s practice. “I really appreciate Coach trusting me with the team and the offense, but I really can’t say enough how great of a competition it was,” Daniels said. Does anyone think Daniels ever worried he might lose his job? Why would he? It’s funny how people who have zero contacts/sources try to dispel the idea the competition was a formality. … Continue reading Morning Buzz: At USC, Lips Move But Make No Sense
Offensive coordinator Graham Harrell said he agreed with Clay Helton‘s decision to start JT Daniels. “I think we were all on the same page,” Harrell said. Harrell said backup Kedon Slovis was “a special talent.” Meanwhile, Jack Sears did not speak to the media. Below is what Petros Papadakis said today. Excerpt: “They are so afraid of playing Sears. It is so plain to see … Continue reading Graham Harrell On QB Decision
