Clippers and Kings both headed in the right direction, but fans of each team have reason to be skeptical or worried that it could go downhill again. Clippers are in a better situation because of Jerry West and being an LA team which gives them a better chance at getting top FA's. Says a lot about the past 12 years when a .500 record through 20 games for the Kings is them being or becoming "good". They might have the better young core but not having their 1st next year really hurts.
I really wish Darnold would have stayed one more year. I thought he could use 1 more year to develop. But, as Matt Leinart and Matt Barkley showed, when you are projected as high as Darnold was...you have to go.
I think the problem was that Helton was too loyal to assistants who weren't getting the job done. When he became the permanent HC, he retained most of the guys from the staff and hired his brother and a family friend.
Based on the carnage of the last couple of days (4 or 5 assistants fired including the OC), it looks like he may have learned his lesson. Hopefully, he will hire the best possible guys and hold them accountable. If he does, USC will be fine and this season will be forgotten.
If he doesn't, he'll be gone after next season.
I was proud of how they played against Notre Dame. They actually fought back from some adversity rather than fold like they had been doing. But the same issues that have hurt them all season, cost them the upset. Untimely penalties and turnovers...
