Here is the 1979 USC-Oregon State game. The Trojan running back appears to be Michael Hayes. USC won the game, 42-5. This was the final season former USC player and assistant coach Craig Fertig was Oregon State’s head coach. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
USC did not run a two-minute drill yesterday because of a shortage of offensive tackles. It’s worth mentioing because starting right tackle Chuma Edoga has had a hip issue during training camp. Edoga’s had injury issues in the past and also an up-and-down relationship with the coaches. So it’s not a total surprise he wasn’t available. But Austin Jackson (ankle) and Clayton Bradley (back), the … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz
JT Daniels did not dominate Saturday’s USC scrimmage at Howard Jones Field. He completed 7 of 9 passes with no touchdowns as the defensive front seven was the strength of the scrimmage. Jack Sears was 2 for 2 and scored on a 2-yard run. Matt Fink was 3 for 9. Daniels was the starter for the scrimmage, which shows he is going to be the … Continue reading Defense Rebounds In Second USC Scrimmage
USC holds its second scrimmage of training camp. Can JT Daniels throw four TD passes? Meanwhile, USC commit Bryce Young had a tough start in his first game at quarterback for Mater Dei on Friday night against Bishop Amat. Young completed 12 of 20 passes for 108 yards with an interception and no touchdowns. He gained 49 yards in six carries. It’s understandable for a … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz
Lynn Swann recently spoke with Sports Business Daily. He doesn’t usually say much but here is a quote that I think stood out. “I don’t care if you played, coached, owned a football team, if you’ve been an athletic director and the head coach and you’re now the AD. Your job is not to call the plays. You hire someone to call the plays and let that person … Continue reading USC Quote Of The Day
Clay Helton said this week USC linebacker Porter Gustin works from sunrise to sunset since undergoing knee surgery last week for a torn meniscus. Does anyone wonder if this is part of the problem? Gustin’s known for spending a lot of time in the weight room and working out harder than anyone. But he also played in only four games last season and might miss … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
