2022 Is Shaping Up As Year To Forget

For the past few years, I’ve written about how USC’s non-conference schedules are somewhat underwhelming. For example, in 2022, USC plays Rice, Fresno State and Notre Dame. In 2020, USC currently plays New Mexico, Notre Dame and has an open date. That is why there is talk about playing Alabama in the season opener at a neutral site. And 2021 has BYU, Notre Dame and … Continue reading 2022 Is Shaping Up As Year To Forget

USC Morning Buzz: Tuesday Notes

USC’s offensive line is still considered a work-in-progress for next season. That has to be concerning when you have three senior starters (Toa Lobendahn, Chris Brown, Chuma Edoga) and a sophomore who started last season (Andrew Voorhes). Lobendahn is finally playing his preferred position, center, so that should be solid position. But Edoga was wildly inconsistent last season and clashed with offensive line coach Neil … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Tuesday Notes

USC Morning Buzz: Monday Notebook

Do you still trust recruiting rankings? USC linebacker Cameron Smith is inconsistent at times but the fact remains he has outperformed three other linebackers that were rated higher than him in the Trojans’ 2015 recruiting class. Here are the national rankings from Rivals.com for USC’s 2015 linebackers: Porter Gustin 25 John Houston 30 Osa Masina 37 Cameron Smith 126 Gustin was hurt most of last … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Monday Notebook