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More Personnel Moves Coming

I’m told to expect some more personnel moves — and departures — after Wednesday, which is Signing Day.

  • Cal coach Justin Wilcox turned down the Oregon job, per the Oregonian. I can’t imagine why Wilcox would want to stay at Cal but he is an odd one at times.
  • USC football coach Lincoln Riley is going to be introduced at today’s basketball game at the Galen Center.
  • Did you see Mike Garrett at the Heisman Trophy ceremony?
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  1. The photo shouldn’t be of Donte, it should be of the new RB coach, Tashard Choice:

    https://www.ajc.com/sports/georgia-tech/georgia-tech-losing-tashard-choice-to-usc/KMM4ETT3QRA7HAGFJ2SZPH75AY/#:~:text=It%20is%20a%20significant%20opportunity,heralded%20tradition%20of%20running%20backs.

    Known as a great recruiter and a very discipline-oriented coach. According to the Atlanta sports press, Riley made a really good choice.

    And Mike G is looking good.

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    1. Agreed, 67. Tashard is a born, real deal motivator —listen to any of his interviews or halftime talks. He speaks from the center of his heart — not from the reptilian part of his brain like Helton did….
      #…AndPlayersKnowTheDifference

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      3. MG…speaking of “HeWhoShallNotBeNamed”, apparently his “Faith, Family & Football” is hitting home with the GS faithful. My sources tell me that they overhead a conversation where the ladies wanted to “Bless his heart”. Who would’ve thought?

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    1. I’m disappointed in USC fans who have turned on Donte. He gave 100% to this team. Is he a great position coach? I dont know. But he is a great person. He needs to be mentored by a top defensive coach. I am guessing that Donte will be the safeties coach under Grinch, so Donte will be mentored and will improve both his position skills and his overall understanding of being a defensive coordinator.

      He is 100% a part of the Trojan Family and we need to treat him like it. Riley is not going to put Donte in a position he cant handle.

      Riley is making alot of really good decisions so far. I’m disappointed that Bedenbough didnt come, but we can get a great OC/o-line coach, so that is fine. We have formed a really great coaching staff, but need the pieces on the line now.

      I hope we can keep a few offensive line recruits from signing with anyone until they talk to our new o-line coach/d-line coach. Specifically, Hero Kanu, Devon Campbell, Ernest Greene and a few others I cant remember this second.

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      1. Donte stays, becomes a better coach under a qualified HC and DC. His recruiting prowess will be a huge advantage to USC just keeping him out of ucla or Oregon, who now has nobody with west coast ties.

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      2. Nice to see you back over here, Steveg.
        A few malcontents seem to have “trolled off”, much to our collective pleasure.

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  6. I hope these guys with all the recruiting acumen can find a way land an O – line coach.Start with the foundation – and build on that.That whiff on Bedenbaugh is gonna continue to hurt until a comparable coach is found.

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  7. Riley needs to add a genuine Trojan somewhere, not just keep adding outsiders. But it would have to be someone who fits in with his competitive mentality and would not undermine him for future opportunism. Does that leave anybody? Here’s a way outside the box choice. Matt Barkley. I know he is still in NFL. But he would be a possible loyal fit for Riley and he has the smarts and gravitas to be a coach or AD or general manager some day.

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      2. Yes, the “sauce” kept us going through a 4-8 year.
        For me, I saved a ton by not having a single sip of fine (ie, rare or expensive) bourbon on a Saturday the entire season!!!! Thanks, Helton.

        Here’s to a better 2022 CFB season.
        I WILL be ENJOYING a sip of the fine Bourbon to toast the USC MBB team. THANKS ENFIELD!

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    2. I’d like to see some former Trojans on the staff … Riley had Demarco Murray and several other Sooners on the staff at OU. Having said that, I think Riley has done a good job so far in assembling a staff at USC.

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    1. I like Donte –and I respect him tremendously for fighting thru adversity and the death of his father. He’s a class act. But he’s also gonna be a constant reminder of the worst season any of us can remember …..
      #ThisIsAMistake

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      1. With Grinch coaching safeties and Manning coaching CB’s at OU, I didn’t see a place for Donte on the new staff. But if Lincoln Riley wants Donte, I’m good with it.

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      4. I like your usage of “Gomerville”. Clay Helton will forever be a punchline at USC vis-à-vis leadership incompetence and failure.

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      5. Remember Lane Kiffin keeping coaches on staff through February signing day and then dropping the hammer on them. If you’re under contract and you don’t have another job lined up, you keep recruiting.

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      8. Judging from my nieces and nephews, Tim, I’m 100% confident most people DON’T [remember]…..
        #..ButITriedToTeachMyOwnKidsToLearnFromTheirMistakes…

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      10. He was thrown in way over his head and couldnt remove the two coordinators, so why are USC fans blaming him? Let him get mentored under Grinch/Riley. Retaining Donte is NOT going to limit this team’s upside potential.

        If Graham Harrell is retained, then I will be a bit frustrated.

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    2. I’m thinking that Donte might coach up a better DB staff (if there is room for him) if he is not trying to recruit and be a HC. The CB’s played better* in COVID2020 against some good offensive teams in that shortened season.

      Bullock and Alford were pleasant surprises in the DB, and IPM was a disappointment. I forgot that Bullock was recruited as a WR, so he took over the DB position fairly quickly.

      Grinch has quite an interesting history–playing at Mount Union in college. I think Mount Union pretty much never lost a FB game. Grinch is a winner. He’s gonna be a good DC once he gets some 4-5stars!

      *At least not as bad as 2021 or as deplorable as 2019.

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  10. In all honesty, I thought Donte would leave (not be fired) on his own. If LR wants him…that’s good enough for me. Let’s see how Donte does under a respectable program. He’ll want to build up his résumé, like most other coaches, and if that translates to success for SC, then all good!
    It’s like having an athlete in a “contract year.” They need to produce.

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  11. Unpopular view point as many want to see everyone canned but Donte can still be a positive. If allowed to go elsewhere, he can actually hurt us with recruiting with established relationships recruiting against us. How they retain him matters. His defensive backs did suck last year so it will be interesting. More importantly, why is Harrell still here and most importantly, who are our O and D line coaches?

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  12. Riley made the right choice keeping Williams on. This guy is a proven recruiter. Riley realizes that he needs the best and all the help he can it. It’s now time to FIGHT ON again!!!! Looking forward to seeing what becomes of this program.

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  13. The last four years of USC football have scarred me (as has coronavirus panic the past two years). My priorities may be out-of-whack; after all, it’s only football,right!? But I’m seeing a ray of sunshine with Lincoln Riley. Fight on✌️In the words of OJ Simpson: “Sometimes all you got is ‘We Are SC’.”

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  15. 2-cents worth downgraded to 1-cent:

    Wiley Riley may disown the entire present SC coaching staff, but not ALL the players. Riles must start with the need for offensive and defensive linemen, and these guys are not plentiful, and there is much competition for their services.

    Evaluate the guys that SC presently has, some are actually quite good, so keep those, develop those, while all the while be out recruiting new ‘Uglies’ freshmen.

    What about Slovis?– This is tricky, and perhaps he will enter the portal anyway and eliminate the potential problems his remaining a Trojan might present. Or of course Slovis might make himself available for the NFL draft. After his freshman sensation year he looked like a lock to
    cut-out from SC after this, his third year. But now, who knows.

    I hear reports that Wiley does not recruit or develop linemen very well. Since this is the core problem for SC football, I hope this SC coach has learned a thing-or-two about how to get past the First Round of the Playoffs– ‘Uglies’ is another way of saying ‘winning football.’

    And Harrell is a buddy of the Coach, I am told, so is the
    Helton Football Model going to continue along this dead-end path?

    Also, is SC too far behind in the 2022 recruitment campaign to make much of a difference?– I do note Riles has been very busy during his first week on the job. Of course at a salary north of $180,000 per week, every week, for the next 4 or more years, one would expect Riles to awake each morning with a bit of a start to his step.

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      1. Thanks for referencing Bronko Nagurski Charles one of the best of all time who could do it all. Sam Snead passed away recently linebacker great, talk about the impediment to the opposition as a football player. He was the ultimate football player. Made the cover of time magazine in 59. USC needs players like Bronko and Snead that can play and beat you no matter the circumstances fight on! We need players in that mold.

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    1. Thank you for the update 1967. I guess we will not hear from Scott until after SC finally loses a game.

      I am happy to see Drew getting a better foothold than he had last year, because he is badly needed this year. Mobley has improved as has every player 1 through 9 in the lineup. Mobley admitted as much. Improvement.

      And the SC boys were not too shabby last year, although I felt they were too one-dimensional with the younger Mobley last year (so ONLY an Elite-8 was the best they could do).

      Of course the Tournament is an iffy affair, and I do not know much about the relative strength of other schools. But this is a fine time to be a Trojan basketball fan!

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      1. John, totally agree the team is much better balanced this year, with Ellis, the improvement of Petersen, and the addition of the big man Morgan who is a great rim protector. They are playing better team ball, and their length is a great asset on defense.

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  18. Thanks Enfield!

    I am officially retiring BurrowTrump and replacing with Bryce Young and will replace Trump with Bob Dole to honor a great American.

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  21. Maybe Wilcox didn’t want to go live out in the middle of no where in Eugene. When he can stay in California. He might be waiting for another job next year that opens up.

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  22. My mother in law is from the South and she told me when someone says “Bless his heart” it’s like saying “He’s a good person deep down but dumb as a box of rocks…so God help him” I wish the best for Clay Helton, bless his heart!

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    2. “Bless his heart” is NOT a Southern compliment, and Southerners already know this.

      Anyway, I won’t be following GASO FB next year.
      I haven’t followed Western Kentucky FB either.

      Movin’ on.

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  23. Can the reports possible be true???
    The two dumbest football moves ever at the same time:
    1. Oregon for offering job to Justin Wilcox; and
    2. Justin Wilcox turning it down.
    Wilcox record at California:
    26–28 overall
    15–25 conference
    Agents float rumors to get big renewal/extension contracts for their coach clients. The money is so big in college now it will be interesting to see if some quality NFL coaches jump to the fun side.

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    1. Wilcox, last 3yrs….
      Vs SC, 2*/3…thanks ‘biggie’, thanks coach Helton
      Vs O, 1*/2
      Vs Furd, 2*/3
      Vs Berkeley city board of health, 0/2
      Never judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his mocasions

      And he does it with walk-ons and 2*
      AhAhAhAhAhAh

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      1. ..there’s something to be said for doing more with less….but I’m not sure Wilcox could do more with more (and neither, apparently, is he)……

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    1. There’s a difference between being in meltdown and getting into a bad situation (and having the media pile on —as they always do when things go south for a proven winner).
      Urban developed dominant teams & took two universities to national championships. He’ll probably come back to the college game and do it all over again [and we should be thankful UCLA doesn’t have the money to grab him]…….

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      3. P.S.
        One OTHER problem for Urban: CBS Sports isn’t gonna want him back now either….
        #He’sSucceededInWildlyDrivingDownHisOwnStock

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    2. I must admit to my football ignorance.
      I predicted that Urban Meyer would be an 8-8 NFL HC at best and never take the Jags to the playoffs–much like Nick Saban, who got out of the NFL ASAP.

      Boy was I wrong. Full locker room revolt going on.

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      1. There are two ways of dealing with a no-win situation —pretend it’s not happening (Andy Warhol’s solution) or call everybody out (Meyer’s solution). Neither way does any good –it’s a no-win situation (if that doesn’t sound too tautological)…..

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      2. By the way —these are Andy Warhol’s 3 commandments for dealing with a no-win situation —(1) don’t complain about the situation while you’re in it, (2) when it’s over, blame someone else and make it stick and/or (3) pretend you’re in a movie.

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    1. Huge news, Brad. [Hope the other shoe drops soon —we need another quality player at that position besides Dart…. and we need new & better tackles ASAP]….

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    1. I always thought of Kedon as a dual threat — great long ball….and great short ball.
      #Oh!Wait!YouMeantThatOTHERKindOf”DualThreat”,Right?!

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    2. While I have supported Slovis all this year and last, even ESPN in their article today noted that Kedon regressed. Some of the problem was a lack of experienced WRs who could get open.

      Anyway, wishing nothing but 100% success for Kedon OUTSIDE THE PAC 12. Riley SHOULD NOT PERMIT Kedon to trf within the conference.

      Pac 12 schools looking for QBs: Cal (if Garbers leaves), CU Boulder (fer sure), Stanford maybe, UDub. Jedd the Fisch’s–for sure. OSU

      Oregon? I wonder if Brown will return in 2022 with the COVID exemption (he’d be a sixth year senior). Penn State’s Clifford is returning for his sixth year.

      DTR will return to UCLA, as he has no hopes for an NFL career.
      De Lauria was outstanding at Wazzu (might have beaten USC had he played the whole game)
      Daniels will return to ASU (see DTR above)
      Rising at UU will be a PIA for the PAC 12 DC’s for some time. Played very well.

      So I could see Slovis trying to stay in the Pac 12. Riley should not permit it.

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      3. POTUS: “Keatin, how’d we get here? And why is everyone talking in a funny tongue?”

        Slovis:
        “I dunno Mr. President, but those guys in garish uniforms and AK47’s seem kinda outta place for Florida or Texas.”

        POTUS:
        “…and where’s Jill? I need by huggies changed.”

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  27. Yes Sloves was a true duel threat qb:
    1) Ability to throw to only wide open receivers
    2) Ability to hold on to the ball until the last seconds before either getting sacked or throwing a interception.

    I look for him to transfer to the same school his buddy Graham Harrell winds up as the offensive coordinator. I see Harrell some place like TCU, San Diego St., or Colorado St.

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    1. In fairness to Kedon, his line allowed him to get mauled regularly but he did regress noticeably since his freshman year.

      As long as Harrell leaves, I’m good with wherever he goes.

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      1. I think Slovis will try to get as far away from Harrell as he can…his arm has never been the same since he got slaughtered in the Holiday Bowl.

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  28. If Wilcox turned down the Oregon job he is crazier than I thought. He is a decent defensive coordinator, and that is about it so he has no chance to win anything at Cal. I do think he knows he must go at least 10-2 with Phil Knight-Oregon every year, or he will be fired so the Oregon job was a 2-3 year job at best especially with USC rebuilding quickly.

    How Oregon stays off NCAA probation with the amount of illegal money Phil Knight-throws into the program. In the 70’s and 80’s Oregon was the poorest athletic program in the conference until Knight opened his checkbook.

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    1. USC basketball is for real [Scott is waiting for UCLA to put USC in it’s place….. but it may not happen…. which will necessitate whole new approach ]…..
      #ScottWillComeUpWithSomething!

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      1. Johnny Juzang is lighting it up. He’s gonna be a tough stop.
        The rest of the team from last year has returned, is experienced, can score, shoot the 3 ball, and shoot the 1 ball. The bru-babies are for realz.

        That said, we have big guys, great length and defensive skill, a few guys who can shoot the 3 ball, and great scoring in the paint. If we lose to the Bru-babies, it will be at the charity stripe (credits to Mr Chick).

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    2. …too much hype for my liking. I do think USC could be a top 20 team.

      Okie State has a pretty good MBB team and will be a tough game.
      Georgia Tech has not played well, but Enfield teams historically don’t play well on the road.

      Win the next three and play tough in the Pac.

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      1. Tebow has disappeared as well, once he was called out as the OC racist troll. And for owns, it is not like he could be found on another blog. Inside USC was the only one that hadn’t banned him.

        BTW, why is it that when I use the relatively gentle term “pu*z”, I get moderated?

        I was going to use it on Clay. Not like he didn’t fit the bill….

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      2. Ha! I’ve gotten moderated for saying “crammed.”
        #….AndInTheMostInnocentWayToo!
        [I really do hope tebow and Owns are okay –we squabble with them 24/7 but they come up with some gems once in awhile]…..

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      5. I think it’s a better world without racist/homophobic/mysogynistic TO.
        The rare zinger did not compensate for his vulgarity.

        Owns could always be counted upon for the same tripe. Rarely changed his posts from the usual stale shite.

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      6. Bourbon, the idea that Scottie’s mechanical monkey moderator knows the Yiddish term would be over the top…but crazier things have happened here – like the hiring of Lincoln Riley…

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  35. Owns is enjoying the Holidays, and is heading down to see UCLA in the Holiday Bowl for a very rare bowl appearance. It might be a long time until he gets to see a bowl game again with Mr. Lincoln Riley now in town. Can you blame him for wanting to take some value time off the USC board when things are not looking so great for UCLA football moving forward. I would not be surprised if some of our “scrubs” who have been told they can no longer play at USC because they are not good enough will be more than welcome by Chip Kelly at JC- UCLA.

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    1. Absolutely. Scott isn’t a whiner so we don’t know what kept him off last time —but he’s human —and there’s only so much crap anybody can take. He’s been pretty much locked out of USC circles for telling the truth about dubious hires, seriousness of player injuries, scandals that are about to break, etc, etc. I’m sure that gets old —even if you’re as tough as Scott. I think we should remember here that Scott is doing a kind of public service keeping this site running: he gives us the ammunition (a controversial opinion) and then we all get to fire away. I guess this is just my way of saying ‘thank you, Scott —hope you’re okay!’

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      1. I’m worried about Wolfie too. The last time he was on radio silence he came back a few weeks later saying he was dealing with health issues. I hope he is on holiday and not in a hospital. Either way, take good care of yourself Scott.

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      2. Sure, that’s why he is locked out. It has nothing to do with bashing every coach, player, recruit, etc. for 20 years. He is what he is, he made his bed and he has to lay in it. It cost him work, he knows it. He fed into it for clicks and views and now he has no choice but to ride it out.

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  37. Actually, it seems like there is a blog inside this blog. In other words, Wolf puts something out there (his blog), but then the posters carry the ball from that point on, in effect creating their own blog.

    I like the posters’ blog. As for the Inside SC blog?– Well, the jury is still out.

    And I too got deleted. The first time over here. And the theme of the piece was pretty innocuous– I discussed how Helton might have been a spy all along, that he knew he was not of SC-grade, so he meticulously wrote down all of the SC football proprietary secrets so it would enhance his chances at his next coaching job.

    Kind of vanilla compared to some of the language here that is thrown about rather freely. Who knows, maybe the censor guy has a bad day or two once in a while, and overreacts.

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    2. I can’t “Like” a post without having an account for the fifth time and there ain’t no way I going to use another email on this hobby. However I have been deleted so many times I cannot count them. I get mad and then few days later I miss the banter and come back.
      It looks like Elias Ricks might be coming back to his home stomping grounds. His mom is a Trojan and he grew up loving USC. She worked in Fontana School District and was well liked. He committed to Coach O at LSU because the coach came out for a visit. I’m pretty sure he would contribute right away, so I hope that happens.
      As for Scott, ” I don’t moderate and I don’t know who you are.” It’s a gig to pick up some cash from advertising for him.

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  38. Yes, yes you are Michael. On another note, how the fuck did that soft little pussy Andrew Voorhies make AP All American??? That’s bullshit.

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      1. If I were Bryce Young, and I am not, but if I were that guy after winning the Heisman and all its accolades, this hick would have been arrested for running naked through the Tuscaloosa streets.

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      1. I’m holding Cal 75 personally responsible for Scott not putting up a new piece……
        #NoMoreNastyCracksAboutScott,Cal75
        #[NastyCracksAboutCalFootballWelcome]….

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  41. Maybe Scott has run out of ideas for his posting.

    Hey Scott, how about ragging on the SC basketball team?– You know, something along the lines of this:

    “SC basketball has beaten only one team this year by more than
    30-points. Thanks Enfield!”

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      2. What do you want to bet Scott found a girl and is now painting the town red with her?
        — Didn’t think you would take that bet!

        Scott usually posts so fast you would think he was running late to catch a plane. Besides, besides SC basketball, these are the dog days of SC sports, and apparently Wolf is not too keen to write about Enfield’s boys anyway.

        Still, “Where are you Car-54?”

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  44. Signings already happening, including a LB from the south who runs a …. 4.38 40. Just needs to put on some weight or else play strong safety. Also getting an Oregon decommit and a WR decommit from the faux Irish.

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    1. Might have already been posted above, but a big fella from TCU–Mr Earl Barquet–has trf to USC for 2022. In all likelihood, he was well-coached by Garry Patterson (a known defensive-minded coach) and Riley likely liked Earl.

      The ND decommit–CJ Williams from Matre D’–would be a fantastic addition. Fingers crossed.

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    1. Worried about Scottie. He had some health issues earlier this year. Fingers crossed for him. Or maybe he just doesn’t know how to handle so much USC positivity…

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      1. The fact Fucketh Youeth (it sounds more elegant in old English, right?) doesn’t even consider the possibility Scott may not be feeling great says it all doesn’t it?
        #OfCourseHisVeryNameSezItAllDoesn’tIt?

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    2. FU,

      You are a jerk and an ass and a schmuck. Scooter could be ill again or he is just taking it easy and getting ready for a big blog. but what ever, he needs time and prayers and that is what he is getting from me. You might want to try praying. It might help you become a nice person.

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      2. Nice job PT. I see you have been working on your illiteracy. Keep up the good work! Seems like Southern Cal is swinging and missing so far 😂😂😂.

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  46. Where is the recruiting class of ’22 ranked as of NOW??…. I can’t detect any show of movement on any of the sites yet…..

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    1. It doesn’t look like USC is exactly killing it in terms of O-Line recruits —not having a big name O-Line coach is catching up with Riley. So –no matter how great we look at QB, receiver and running back —we got ourselves some of the same old problems next year unless something dramatic happens real fast……

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      1. Michael,

        I think that Riley is looking for an olman and dcoach. Then probably Sc will pick up JC oline and dlinemen. That will give them time to recruit for the following season. I could be wrong though.

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      2. Or maybe, MG, this new regime can “coach-up” the Trojans’ linemen it has inherited.

        However, all things being equal (which they never are), an improved
        SC 3-star still will not be able to compete with a 5-star.

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      3. Thanks guys, for putting a possibly positive spin on things!
        [What’s with ESPN? Their Official Site still has USC at the bottom of the recruiting rankings. Let’s see some love!]……

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  47. USC hasnt had alot of action so far on signing day. You would expect a flood of recruits to be excited by Riley at USC, but somehow, they are not hitting on some recruits that seem like they would jump at this chance.

    Riley definitely needs an o-line coach and d-line coach.

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  48. Southern Cal may have gotten Brown but he is gonna get killed with the O line they have. He made a mistake!!! Southern Cal getting nothing but 3 stars. Lincoln was a little too late to the party.
    #ThanksforthenewnameMichael

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      1. C’mon Johnny boy! With my new name comes less vulgarity. I’m maturing. Kinda.

        #SouthernCalstillsucksthough

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      2. Okay, Fucketh Youeth, you get to be USA —[I don’t blame you —England just killed off James Bond and is closing two thirds of their pubs]……

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  49. People..please understand this early signing period means very little. Lincoln Riley cannot turn this program around in 2 weeks. Be patient by the end of February you will notice a big change in the 2022 roster.

    The NCAA needs to get rid of this December signing period, and change it/ or move it back to June or July before the season starts, and still keep the big national signing day in February after the college football season.. This way if there is a coaching change at a university after the season or bowl games a new coach has time to get caught up in recruiting, and the kids have more time to make the right decision as to which university to attend.

    It is tremendous to see a kid sign in December, but most kids want to take their time to see who the colleges sign on as head and assistant coaches. There is too much hype today for this December signing day by the media, and it is way too early. Where you begin the recruiting season, and where you end up at the end of February will be a different story at USC this year.

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  50. Caleb Williams going on OU players’ podcast was supposed to lead some to believe he’s staying at OU. What he said and what he didn’t say makes me think he’s coming. Came to play for Riley and seems to hold no grudges about him leaving; gives a “public relations” response to the hiring of Venables and surely doesn’t add anything for Okies to hang their hat on.
    Happy with Dart but would love to see Williams come, for nothing else than to burn these whiny OU fans who give zero credit to Riley when it comes to his history with QBs.

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