USC going to be bowl eligible?

Massey gave USC 68% chance to win against Cal and winning by 7.

Incredibly, I think Helton gets to start one more year (whether he finishes it is an open question). I say this because I saw an interview with Swann last week where he said more than once that “things don’t get built over night” and some other stuff about how great Helton is in the locker room with the guys (although I wonder how great the locker room will feel about him if they don’t even go bowling). The bigger picture point many are missing is that USC is currently without a university President, and I don’t think Swann wants to own a new football HC decision solo this early in his tenure. Get that hire wrong when there’s no one above you who’s got your back (or who can share blame if it doesn’t work out)? That could warm up his own seat, no matter how much of a program legend he is.

I only hope this is the case, because I don’t want USC to match the talent on their coaching staff with what’s on their roster just yet… let’s grab a P12 title or two first and then let’s take everyone’s best shot.

Must be those dang Song Girls. 

“The Southern California lifestyle is but one of the bonus features…of playing for…”
What’s that word?

Uh, “distinguished.”

– Who’s that one from, UCLA?

– No, this is USC.

That’s UCLA right there.
Hey, Mike. You gonna come visit my distinguished ass in California?
See if I can put the damn smile on your face.
You know I’m fittin’ to be rich, right?
I’m thinkin’about hiring, uh, Eddie Murphy to lay some of his s**t on you…till you crack a damn smile.
No? Well, what about Richard Pryor?