A.P. Steadham
Preparing to play the defending national champion would cause any coach to have sleepless nights. Plus a quarterback starter has yet to emerge from the spring competition. Clay Helton has an entire off-season to ponder the terrifying dream since USC opens the schedule against Alabama in Arlington, Texas on September 3rd. BamaMag.com spoke today with the Trojans head coach as part of the Pac-12 football media teleconference.
Two specific protagonists surfaced in the nighttime drama. The prolific production and threat of wide receiver Calvin Ridley as part of the Lane Kiffin led star-concentrated offense is a major concern.