It would have been nice for USC athletic director Lynn Swann to at least offer the fans one or two statements saying he understood their frustration this season. Instead, he went over the top Tuesday night. He revealed a mindset prevalent among the long-time administrators at USC when they frequently disagree with popular opinion: We know more than you. None of you ever understand how … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lynn Swann Fails To Identify With Fans

USC athletic director Lynn Swann appeared on “Trojans Live” radio show tonight and spoke about Clay Helton and the struggling football program. “I think this program is in good shape,” Swann said, sounding utterly out of touch. “This may not be the best season.” More from Swann: “You don’t get in the hunt for the biggest prizes overnight. But the reality is it takes time … Continue reading Lynn Swann Sounds Clueless

QUARTERBACK Jack Sears was raw. He was also athletic, provided a spark and has a stronger arm than JT Daniels. So of course Daniels will start this week. Grade B TAILBACK Again, do these guys exist? Vavae Malepeai had a 41-yard run but isn’t worthy to be on the field for fourth and 1? Something is amiss with Stephen Carr. He may be back in … Continue reading USC-Arizona State Report Card

Here’s an excerpt from my Tuesday whispers column which looks inside the McKay Center today: “Although the players love Helton, some coaches view him as a backstabber.” The full article is at USC247.com. Here’s a hilarious updated quote for the story where Clay Helton pretends Tee Martin was happy to get demoted: “He was great. He totally understood it was something I wanted to do, … Continue reading The Crazy View Inside McKay Center

Now that Tee Martin has been stripped of play-calling duties, at least we know who to blame if the offense struggles during the final four games. But what was Clay Helton’s reasoning for making the move? Did the offense perform worse this season? Yes. What did Helton expect with three first-year quarterbacks and no Ronald Jones? I’m not defending Martin but I don’t get why … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Just Call It Sideways U.

USC sent out a press release (below) announcing that Clay Helton would call plays the rest of the season and offensive line coach Neil Callaway was fired. Callaway was doing a horrible job and clashed for offensive tackle Chuma Edoga, among others. But the timing is crazy. The offensive line stunk for several years and Helton suddenly makes a change with four games left? This … Continue reading Clay Helton Fires Neil Callaway, Takes Over Playcalling