Now that we are a couple weeks removed from the end of spring practice, the hype has settled down. But spin lasts forever. “After winning a Rose Bowl and winning the Pac-12 title and you lose the last four losses by seven points or less,” Clay Helton said this week. Why do we need to be reminded of all this? USC won a Rose Bowl … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC signed a five-year radio deal with KABC-AM (790), which was first reported six weeks ago. This move makes sense because KABC will not ever bump USC basketball or anything else. The station has no other sports after losing the L.A. Kings who decided an app was better than 790-AM. KABC needs USC because it was tied for the worst ratings in Los Angeles out … Continue reading USC Officially Moves To 790-AM
An NFL coach asked me recently what USC’s strengths were next season? I thought this would be a simple question but then I had to provide an answer. After I got past he wide receivers, I really couldn’t immediately find a legitimate strength. The secondary? Nope. The offensive line? Nope. The linebackers? Not yet though I like Palaie Gaoteote. The tailbacks? Maybe but not proven yet. … Continue reading What Is The Spine Of Next Year’s USC Team?
USC will not host Oregon and Oregon State at the Galen Center next season or travel to Cal and Stanford as part of its 18-game Pac-12 schedule. Missing Cal is probably the easiest road game in the conference next season so that’s not a plus. The Pac-12 announced it will go to a 20-game conference schedule for the 2020-21 season. Boogie Ellis, a point guard … Continue reading USC Back In Mix For Top Recruit?
When Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott said Wednesday, “I looked around the room in our football coaches’ meeting and I felt very good,” was he ever looking at Clay Helton? He could have been looking at the Washington coaches (Chris Petersen, Mike Leach), David Shaw (Stanford) or Kyle Whittingham (Utah). After that, who else? Did Justin Wilcox (Cal) inspire confidence? Chip Kelly (UCLA) still has some gravitas … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Is This What Inspires Confidence?
Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei of St. John Bosco announced his final two choices are Clemson and Oregon. He will make his final decision Sunday and Clemson is the frontrunner. Uiagalelei is the No. 1-ranked player overall in the nation per Rivals. USC decided long ago to focus on Mater Dei QB Bryce Young instead. Continue reading DJ Uiagalelei Narrows School Choices
