I mentioned yesterday how USC has still not announced the coaching staff. If no one else gets hired, one scenario has Oklahoma cornerbacks coach Roy Manning coaching the linebackers and edge rushers while Donte Williams coaches cornerbacks. Is Lincoln Riley really cool with this? Forget about what Williams did as interim coach, did Riley analyze the job he did with the cornerbacks? Did Williams develop … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Should Reflect On One Decision

Usually, USC can be a bubble that creates a different view of things from the average fans. But right now there is a common topic buzzing through the McKay Center and general public: Caleb Williams. Within the program, there is a feeling USC is a heavy favorite to land Williams, which would immediately vault the program into the national conversation (fairly or unfairly). “From the … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Former USC players have started “Fight On Forever,” a new non-profit entity “with the purpose of caring for former Trojan teammates facing life’s challenges.”Fight On Forever will assist individuals or families dealing with economic hardships, health-related issues or struggles with addiction and mental health. The group has partnered with Hall of Fame Health, which was formed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame and assists … Continue reading New Group Formed To Help USC Players

This is the time when Lincoln Riley is watching USC film over and over, at least when he isn’t offering recruits scholarships or monitoring the transfer portal. And I’ve heard whispers inside the McKay Center that linebackers are a constant subject as the coaches wonder how to improve the corps for next season. It’s quite a conundrum unless some more linebackers enter the portal. This … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What Happened To Linebacker U.?

It looks like USC tailback Keaontay Ingram is turning pro. He was a highlight of the offense last season and his physical play was a plus, but with tailbacks having such small windows in the NFL, it probably makes sense for him to leave. Don’t forget USC also loses Kenan Christon. I’m intrigued by freshman Brandon Campbell from his very brief appearance against Cal. There’s … Continue reading Keaontay Ingram Going Pro

Pete Thamel of Yahoo reports that USC has hired Michigan defensive line coach Shaun Nua to replace Jamar Cain. Seems like a solid hire. Of course, that is not the first reaction from the fanboy choir. Everybody wants to coach for Lincoln Riley and the Trojans these days ✍️@EvanDesaiFShttps://t.co/1g95XpLdeR — Reign of Troy (@ReignofTroy) January 5, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js “Perfect assistants?” What in the world? Nua … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Hiring Of Assistant Gets Predictable Hysterical Reception