Photo/L.A. Examiner Here is a photo from the 1961 USC spring game at the Coliseum. This was the game where former USC players, who were in the NFL, returned to play against current USC players. In the above photo, USC/NFL tailback Al Carmichael (21) runs the ball. It looks like he is being chased by Pete Beathard, quarterback for the 1962 national championship team. Remember, … Continue reading USC Spring Picture Of The Day
According to SportsPac12, USC averaged only 5.4 points in the third quarter last season. That ranked 10th among Pac-12 schools. Sam Darnold, Ronald Jones and Co. and USC averaged 5.4 points? That means someone was making halftime adjustments: the other team. The full list: 1. Washington, 10.1 2. Arizona, 9.8 3. UCLA, 8.5 4. ASU, 8.1 5. Stanford, 7.3 6. Colorado, 6.8 7. Cal, 6.7 … Continue reading USC Averaged Only 5 Points In 3rd Quarter
Spring practice coverage tends to be overblown because the season is so far away. And every spring, you see the same headlines: “John Smith” is ready to make an impact next season! Here’s a real example: Clay Helton said about 15 times the light bulb went off with wide receiver Velus Jones. I’m pretty sure he said about Jones last season. I know he’s said … Continue reading Who Is Not Ready To Make An Impact?
In 1962, USC students could go to Daddy-O Drive In, which had just about everything you could ever want to eat. It was across the street from the campus on Vermont. I’ve heard of the Troy House, a restaurant near USC in the 1950’s. But it sounds “fabulous.” Continue reading USC Restaurants Of The Day
USC offensive coordinator Tee Martin was asked by the Beacon Journal/Ohio.com about radio broadcaster Pete Arbogast’s comments that Cody Kessler ““maybe threw a little better long ball” than Darnold. “I had an opportunity to coach those guys. I think both of them are very, very talented,” Martin said. “I thought Sam had a very strong arm. He can make all the throws. When you look … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Tee Martin Weighs In On Sam Darnold-Cody Kessler Debate
One thing Clay Helton liked during today’s scrimmage was that Jack Sears connected on some deep passes. “You have seen improvement . . .We had overthrown a bunch of balls early in camp. Today I think they gave kids a chance to make plays.” A reader pointed out four days earlier, offensive coordinator Tee Martin on wide receiver Velus Jones: “You can’t overthrow him.” Continue reading A Tale Of Two Perspectives On Deep Passes
