As USC football started preparations for UNLV on Tuesday, something was different.
Week 1 practices in years past featured a far more murky Trojan team. ORs littered the lineup and even settled position battles still seemed apparently up for grabs.
This year, the message from head coach Clay Helton, verbally and in application, was all about clarity.Af
The biggest of area of clarity, of course, was the quarterback spot, where JT Daniels got his first taste of practice as the No. 1 on the depth chart ahead of Matt Fink and Jack Sears.
After practice head coach Clay Helton explained the thought process behind picking the true freshman, noting his impressive command of the offense, especially in live situations.