Why does a game against Arizona State at home, usually a sure victory, become a must win? Because if USC loses, what will be left of the season? At least with two conference losses, the Trojans can claim they are still in the Pac-12 South race. But at 0-3 the season is over in terms of anything important.
One more word about Chris Petersen. He interviewed with USC. That meant he was interested. Was he a better fit at Washington? Yes. But USC had a chance to hire him first. The interview did not go well because Pat Haden wanted a yes man, someone Haden would feel comfortable showing off at a country club. Steve Sarkisian agreed with everything Haden said. Petersen was old enough to want to do things his way. So neither he nor Haden felt comfortable. And USC paid the price.
Now they will have to put up with him for a while, to bad he didn’t “Know USC”.
This is week 5, this is when the FIRST polls should be coming out.
That’s what I’ve read from some of the readers here. There is no need to echo what some of your readers have already stated. As much as I would love to see SC turn their season around, I do not believe they have the mental toughness to believe it is possible.
Helton will be gone tonight .. No more tomorrow’s or the next day or 2017!
Even with a win?
They will not win.. They will lose big..team has 0 heart!
Certainly looks that way in the trenches, and a lack of preparation every where else. But a win keeps Helton another week.
The defense will get exposed tonight through the remainder of the season. Experience is a fat zero!
Seriously? Hey, that’d be a dream come true if it really happens!
He will officially be done!
I am sure you heard the chat that Herman has agreed to come, but they are also talking with Miles?
Miles is a dunce and Herman is probably heading to Texas
I know.
Miles is a “Punk” !
A punks punk !!!
And who in the World would name their kid “Less (True Spelling)”
Less than what ?
???
You have ZERO credibility except for these idiots who buy into your lies
Glad to see I am not alone
Guy is just a liar and a fraud
Lol.. If you were a real man you wouldnt hide behind another mans face .. Feak loser!
Single or married, which one is it? You’ve posted you’re both so which is it?
None of your biz j#ckoff!!
You posted it, not me. So apparently you lied , what a shock
Ok waterboy! Or lol Pat Haden. You are the one with zero .. Go wackoff and enjoy your lousy day lol Waterboy!
Are you married or single, you’ve posted both you liar
You are a freak!
You’re a liar
And you are a stalker!
People need to know that you are a liar
We shall see freak.stalker with zero cred. Bye waterboy!
Lying gives you cred?
Kids need to settle down, getting close to game time.
Man you’re an obsessive jerk
Go suck DMH pendejo
Poor little waterboy, zero cred. Dude you have no idea who I am. Do not respond to my comments on this board!
You’re a liar and not a good one
Whatever you say! Beat it waterboy!
I’m sure you beat it
Trust me clown you will regret it!
Regret what?
I know who you are!
Lol, ok
Want to try again? Helton saved his job tonight.
I see. For now!
I would agree this is a must-win. A win today takes at least some of the heat off of Helton for another week. A loss today, and the calls to remove Helton will be deafening.
And a loss today could spiral easily into a well below .500 record by the end of the season.
Isn’t every game USC plays a must win? Obviously for different reasons in different seasons.
Lol, who is going to replace him? Clancy?
That is the problem and why Helton will be here until the Notre Dame game
Helton will likely be in place until the end of the season. Are there any immediately available and reasonable replacement for mid-season change?
The eye test sees another “L” and Helton taking a long look at his former office! Bye Helton! Enjoy your time off!
Petersen has control at UW without a meddling AD. Haden would not give up control of football program . Remember, Sark had to bring him down to the sidelines to handle the referees. Cant imagine that happening with Petersen
I can’t imagine that happening to any real, Man!
That will go down as the biggest Trojan Fail ever!
I think Haden firing Kiffen at the airport is the biggest.
It’s funny how all the big ones had to do with Haden. I wonder why that is?
I can definitely imagine Swanny standing on the sidelines and “meddling” in the game plan if Helton loses a couple more games. Swanny is already keeping a very close eye on Helton.
Interesting that you used Country Club. That’s exactly what I’ve been saying that the USC athletic department is. No outsiders allowed
You do get that impression sometimes!
Obviously every game from here on, the rest of the season is a must win. If the team caves, you have to change the coach.
If the team loses today or next week perhaps Swann will take over till seasons end or they will bring in a consultant to carry the load so Swann can look around.
If Helton voluntarily resigns, he’ll leave money on the table. Not a smart business move since unemployment does not pay well.
Not all resignations are voluntary.
Then don’t use the word “integrity.” Resignations are either voluntarily or involuntarily. If Helton resigns involuntarily, then that is at-will. He walks away with $ per his contract. If his “integrity” is that great and voluntarily resigns, then he gets 0. He’d be stupid to do that.
I do not agree, he can have integrity and be asked to resign. Really happens all the time.
His wife is ill, his kid is ill, he’s got health issues, the list is endless
Oh, really??? Wow!! Who does??
Lol, it’s just the excuses he can use to resign
Not bad
He won’t quit and I doubt he’ll be fired before the end of the season
Opinions, opinions. This is so much fun.
You just have lies
I agree. Technically, Helton would likely be forfeiting a lot of $$ and perks if he were to quit.
In order replace him, Usc and Swann would have to fire their 3rd coach in a row and that is unlikely in the middle of this season.
Way better turn out so far than the Utah St game.
Larger crowd chanting the Fire Helton tune.
Exactly what the conversation(s) have been.
Cool! Keep chanting! Do you see the banner flying over the Coliseum?
Felt “comfortable” with Sarkisian at a country club? Im mad as he ll at Haden – ok lets move on
A fat drunken idiot at a country club … ya Sarky fits the CC scene
Nobody liked Mark Richt when he was available but seems to be turning Miami around this year.
Press release of near future: “The University no longer feels the football program is moving in a positive direction. Therefore we have decided to move in a different direction starting with the release of our head coach and staff. The coaches have been advised of this move and currently cleaning out their offices. We wish in the future with high school football.
Lynn Swann –
(Here you go Lynn just copy and paste)
For once, I agree 100% with everything Wolfie said.
“Chris Petersen” ?
Broken records are just that, broken records !
But I guess that some people keep trying to glue or tape them back together again as if they will someday sound good again ?
But those are only yesterday’s dreams, and those dreams for most fade away like their previous pay check !
Question ?
Has anyone ever heard the “If If and buts were like candy and nuts…” ?
ChristmasOn
wolfman, you were right then and NOW everyone is witness to just how RIGHT you were!!
#WolfmanDidItAgain
Justin Wilcox’s Wisconsin defense held Michigan to 14 points at The Big House. Does this mean Wilcox finally has players that more cerebral then other teams he’s coached?
That or the Big 10 is a lot softer than you think