You might think the USC quarterback derby is closer than ever after yesterday’s practice, where JT Daniels had an uneven day at best. But I would just say this: When Jack Sears had a strong performance against Arizona State, several team captains went to Clay Helton and asked for Sears to start the following week against Oregon State. Helton, according to sources, said his hands … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: How Close Is QB Derby?
USC had its first workout in full pads today. Freshman wide receiver Munir McClain had a 70-yard TD off a screen play. Jack Sears threw a deep TD pass to Tyler Vaughns. Sears also threw a 20-yard TD pass to Devon Williams. Olaijah Griffin had an interception off a JT Daniels pass. Issac Taylor-Stuart intercepted a pass by Kedon Slovis. It’s OK to say you … Continue reading USC Has First Full Pads Practice
This is one reason why not having an honest quarterback competition matters. Here is Graham Harrell on freshman QB Kedon Slovis. “Kedon is a special talent,” Harrell said. “When that ball comes out of his hand, it looks different.” Who really cares if JT Daniels is the guaranteed starter? Why put any stock into what is said about Jack Sears or Slovis if they do … Continue reading Why Honest QB Competition Matters
Here’s a photo from inside the new suites at the Coliseum. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
Do I think USC’s offense will be better this season under Graham Harrell? Yes. I preface this item with that because of an interesting piece of information I got from someone with ties to North Texas, where Harrell was the offensive coordinator. I’m told by a reliable source that if Harrell stayed at North Texas, he was going to have playcalling duties taken away from … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Good Timing For Graham Harrell
Former USC linebacker and NFL coach Jack Del Rio attended practice today. Yes, he would jump at the chance to coach USC. I asked him at the USC Hall of Fame ceremonies in 2015, when he coached the Raiders, how much he wanted the job when it opened up in 2013? “I still want this job,” Del Rio said. “Just kidding, I love my job … Continue reading Jack Del Rio Shows Up At USC Practice
