pic.twitter.com/Clqpeh1URo — Clay Helton (@USCCoachHelton) May 30, 2020 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Clay Helton Addresses Protests

USC president Carol Folt has issued a statement on the national protests and so have some high-profile coaches/players nationally: I know the horrific event of George Floyd’s death is hurting our students and community. As Trojans, we must redouble our efforts to build a truly just and welcoming community. And our hearts and voices must fight racism and injustice now and always. — Carol Folt … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC/National Reaction To Protests

Here’s a mouth-watering stat for the USC athletic dept: Utah football’s season-ticket renewal rate is 94 percent with a waiting list in the thousands. During a pandemic. I bet USC would be happy with a 75 percent renewal rate right now. Continue reading USC Wishes It Were Utah In One Dept.

Quick, name the USC quarterback. The late 90’s get a lot of stick because of Paul Hackett but the players worked hard and had some good moments. Here’s quarterback Mike Van Raaphorst, who in 1999 set the then-USC single-game passing yardage (415 yards) record. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day

Who is the happiest player at USC today? You might say the star receivers or the Heisman-hyped quarterback. Maybe one of the returning tailbacks or highly regarded safeties? But I think it might be QB Matt Fink. He is the second-string QB on a pass-happy team with a leaky offensive line. Fink might be starting Game 2 this season if USC actually plays Alabama. A … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

A few loose ends on JT Daniels. He will be part of a pro-style, play-action offense, which helps him. But one hit in an SEC game could be traumatic if Fresno State sidelined him for a year. Is it interesting that Daniels enjoyed being part of two QB competitions at USC that were pretty much rigged by Clay Helton but left when the roles got … Continue reading Some Lingering Questions On JT Daniels