LOS ANGELES, CA – Montrezl Harrell is having a phenomenal year, and he has stepped up big time in Anthony Davis’s absence. The Lakers are taking advantage of his skill set now that they are getting more comfortable with his game. In the Lakers’ 96-93 win against the Orlando Magic, Harrell had a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Harrell made it real clear to reporters that they are not trying to “get by” without Davis and Lebron James. He reassures they are looking to compete as if the two superstars were on the court. “Players have to learn…
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LOS ANGELES, CA (News4usonline) – The USC Trojans lost 56-24 to the No. 7 Oregon Ducks on Saturday. The humiliating defeat puts USC at 5-4 for the season and (4-2) in the conference. This loss left a bad taste in people’s mouth and there were fans who called head coach Clay Helton out as he was walking with his head down towards the locker room. All throughout the season, there has been speculation about Helton’s job security, whether he would return next season. During the post-game interview, Helton got a chance to defend himself and elaborate on why he believes…
The USC football team picked up their second win in a row, and their first road win this past weekend against Colorado Buffaloes, recording a 35-31 come-from-behind victory. Despite losing some tough games this season, the Trojans are tied with No. 9 Utah at the top of the Pac-12 Conference South Division. USC head coach Clay Helton sees the win against Colorado as another stepping stone in the pathway for the Trojans to play in the Pac-12 Conference title game, and possibly beyond. “This is our opportunity at a championship, we needed this game to be able to control our…
“A bunch of guys that don’t quit. This team is special.” USC head coach Clay Helton made this declaration shortly after the Trojans shocked and beat back No. 10 Utah, 30-23, at the United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. This was a game where the players viewed as a championship game. The Trojans came out and got the job done, despite their quarterback Kedon Slovis going down in the second play of the game. The Trojans would now have the opportunity to see what they are made of. USC had already lost starting quarterback TJ…
LOS ANGELES, CA (News4usonline) – The USC football team won its second game of the season defeating No. 25 Stanford, 45-20, at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Sept. 7. The win by the Trojans vaulted USC to No. 24 in the college football polls. The Trojans’ offensive weapons were displayed at the highest extent and the defense played at a high level against the Cardinal. Being undefeated this early has exceeded the expectations that many projected for them. Other people’s expectations doesn’t worry the Trojans at all. It ignites them; their backs against the…
LOS ANGELES, CA (News4usonline) – The USC Trojans won their first football game of the season against Fresno State. The 31-23 victory at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Saturday night, however, came at a cost to the Trojans. Quarterback JT Daniels, the key to the USC’s offensive engine, is out for the rest of the season after suffering a leg injury in the second half of the ballgame. The good news is that the Trojans didn’t fold under pressure after seeing their offensive leader being helped off the field. When Daniels went down with a reportedly ACL injury, the Trojans…
The journey for the USC football team this season begins with the Trojans’ first game against Fresno State. This is a big year for the Trojans and players are motivated to dominate for reasons bigger than themselves. They continue to acknowledge that it’s more than playing football. The student-athletes are expecting to have an impactful season for their families and the young people in their communities looking up to them. It’s a widely-held assumption that when you play the sport you love with a “why” behind your passion, people tend to rally behind you mainly because they can relate to…
USC finished wrapping up their summer-long practices with their annual Football Fall Showcase. The Trojans’ fans, players and coaches are excited to gear up for this new season. Head coach Clay Helton believes he has one of the most talented groups in the country and the things they are learning this early is priceless. After the game, Helton marveled at what his ballclub was able to pick up during camp. “This experience is invaluable. Whether it’s success or failure, everybody is going to learn from it,” Helton said. This is a true statement one and off the field. You practice…