If you want a best-case scenario for USC this season, here it is: I have been feeling good about USC for a while now and today only made me feel more convinced there’s been a cultural shift. OK, screw it. I like the Trojans to win the Pac-12. Not sold on Ducks and Huskies and Utes, and now you’ve got a bunch of pissed-off talent … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What Doubting Media?
This Clay Helton quote really stood out today: “It was important to understand how we got beat, especially those last three games. It was nothing the opponent did. We beat ourselves.” UCLA tailback Joshua Kelly rushed for 289 yards and two touchdowns in the Bruins’ 34-27 victory. Notre Dame outscored USC, 17-0, in the second half until a garbage-time TD by the Trojans in the … Continue reading Did USC Really Beat Itself?
Clay Helton said cornerback Trey Davis entered the NCAA transfer portal because of a family matter. He said cornerback Jaylen Watson and offensive lineman Tilini Livai did not qualifiy academically. Helton said Bru McCoy and Chris Steele are going through the NCAA waiver process and he thinks a decision will be made before the first game. Helton on last season: “When you have a 5-7 … Continue reading Clay Helton Speaks!
Don’t expect Clay Helton to say anything perceptive during Pac-12 media day. He is expected to do only a five-minute interview with reporters after he steps off the podium in Hollywood. I suppose we should be happy he is speaking on a Wednesday. Here’s a gem on last year’s Utah game. “When you go to Rice Eccles it is electricm” he said. “The fan base … Continue reading Pac-12 Media Day Continues
The Pac-12 unveiled its officiating changes this morning. The biggest change is supervisor of officials David Coleman will no longer report to general counsel Woodie Dixon and report directly to Larry Scott. Dixon was known for meddling with the officials, most famously during the USC-Washington State game last season. The changes are outlined below: Also, the conference announced the PAC-12 title game would be in … Continue reading Pac-12 Makes Officiating Changes
There was upset in the Pac-12 media poll just released: Utah was picked to win the Pac-12. In a narrow race, the Utes received 12 votes while Oregon received 11 and Washington 9. The Pac-12 South race was not nearly so close. Utah trounced USC with 33 votes to 2 votes. So USC is picked to finish second, as expected. Full results below: The media … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Utah Picked To Win Pac-12!
