USC Should Play Alabama On Saturday But Clay Helton's Luck Continues

Today would normally be the last physical practice of the week for USC

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Under normal circumstances, this would be the last physical practice of the week as USC prepared to face Alabama.

It's also a good reminder that even within USC, there's a realization how much Clay Helton benefits from the unique circumstances at the moment.

• He won't face a humiliating loss to Alabama on Saturday.

• He won't face a fall full of stress and fan unrest with each uninspiring performance.

• He probably won't be fired because there is no season.

• He probably benefits from the fact USC could lose $80 million or more because of the pandemic.

• He has a friendly supporter in USC president Carol Folt.

• He could have a team with 100 players on scholarship in the fall of 2021.

This is why many refer to Helton as the "luckiest coach in America."