I caught Clay Helton in a truth this week. That’s almost better than catching him in a lie. Helton said this week that defensive lineman Maninoa Tufono was “back home taking care of some personal business.” That part is true because one of my spies spotted Tufono in Honolulu on Thursday. The better question is whether this is any kind of disciplinary action? Helton won’t divulge … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC practiced in pads for the first time today. And Clay Helton has repeatedly complimented strength coach Robert Stiner since last Friday. I mention this because at least 20 guys didn’t even practice today. Now that includes Bru McCoy (suspended) and defensive lineman Maninoa Tufono, who is out for unannounced reasons. And it includes cornerback Max Williams, who tore knee ligaments during the spring and … Continue reading A First Day In Pads Stat
Former USC linebacker Rey Maualuga was charged with DUI, criminal mischief first degree and criminal mischief third degree in Kentucky, per TMZ. Maualuga “drove through yards, plowed into mailboxes and ultimately hit a parked car before his arrest Wednesday, this according to police documents obtained by TMZ. Elisabeth Kimmel, a former media executive from La Jolla, Calif., plans to plead guilty after prosecutors accused her … Continue reading Rey Maualuga Arrested
Everyone knows keeping Kedon Slovis healthy will be the challenge this season for USC. Even Clay Helton acknowledged it Wednesday. “We’re a 55-to-60-percent pass team,” Helton said. “Pass protection is going to be key in that and being able to keep Kedon upright. He’s had two injuries over the past two years. As long as he’s standing upright and healthy, we’re in a good situation.” … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Low Bar For Success
In the USC newsletter, I name the frontrunner to replace former USC assistant coach Jason Hart. As expected, five-star Kijani Wright of Windward and now Sierra Canyon committed to USC today. Meanwhile, Su’a Cravens has joined USC in an unspecified role for pre-game and post-game shows at football games this season. If Cravens is allowed to be as honest on these shows as he was … Continue reading Su’a Cravens And Jason Hart Replacement In USC News
I’ve been critical of Reggie Bush for trying to revise history but I’ve always said the NCAA was wrong with its draconian sanctions of the USC football program. Now we see the double-standard at work again today: The NCAA could not conclude Baylor violated rules when it failed to report/address allegations of sexual assault committed on campus. The school got four years of probation and … Continue reading Don’t Try To Make Sense Of NCAA
