I guess it’s time for another quick flashback. On Signing Day in 2005, I met with Pete Carroll about 8 p.m. but for a different reason: To speak about the fact I had heard he was going to take the offensive coordinator’s title away from Norm Chow. It was really Carroll’s way to push Chow out and hire back Steve Sarkisian. Lane Kiffin and Sarkisian … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Coaches Didn't Need To Speak To Each Other To Win

This is the time of year when stats get overanalyzed. For example, some believe USC’s offensive lineman — and such individual lineman — did a good job preventing quarterback sacks. USC allowed 28 in 13 games, which was around the middle of the conference. But here’s the thing: USC faced a lot of three-man defensive fronts in an effort to stop the Air Raid offense. … Continue reading USC Notes: Beware Offensive Line Stats

Clay Helton spoke to CBS Sports on Friday and didn’t give up on the idea of some type of workouts or practices taking place at some point this offseason. “Hopefully we do get the opportunity to garner some time we lost in the spring,” Helton said. “The Pac-12 has already had a task force get together. We’ll get back to football at some point in … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Clay Helton Hopeful Workouts Can Resume