USC practiced this morning at the Coliseum. It was completely closed to the media, which prevented any breathless fanboy reports from training camp. As I said yesterday, it’s not a big deal unless you are curious about any possible position battles, such as along the offensive line or in the secondary. Those don’t really occur until full pads come on next week. This was the … Continue reading USC Practices At Coliseum

Four-star linebacker Braylan Shelby committed to USC over Texas today. Shelby is from Friendswood, Texas, so this goes down as a loss for Steve Sarkisian. To be fair, Texas got a commitment yesterday from four-star linebacker Derion Gullette. It also means linebacker recruiting is fine as this follows the commitment of four-star Tackett Curtis. Or is it Curtis Tackett? Once again, USC needs offensive and … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Beats Texas For Linebacker

Lincoln Riley on the first day for the quarterbacks. “Some good. Some bad. It’s a pretty typical first day. We missed a few throws we need to make. We had some spectacular throws. “A solid first day. We’ve got to get a lot better.” Asked about second-team offensive linemen who have stood out, Riley said: “Mason Murphy for sure, he’s a guy that a lot … Continue reading The World According To Lincoln Riley

USC held its 7 a.m. practice, which was fully closed. Lincoln Riley offered his view on a difference since spring practice. “We’ve taken several steps since spring. I think the biggest thing I notice right now is a lot of our bodies are starting to change in a way they need to change,” Riley said. “You see a little more pop, a little more speed, … Continue reading USC Training Camp Officially Underway

This week’s column highlight involves Vin Scully and legendary USC baseballl coach Rod Dedeaux. USC will practice today at 7 a.m. All practices will be closed to the public. College football is different than the NFL, which allows fans at training camp. Wide receiver Jordan Addison on asking Carson Palmer to wear No. 3. “I don’t really want to get into too much detail with … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Lincoln Riley said today Australian punter Atticus Bertrams will definitely not be on the team this season. Riley said USC has a plan but divulged no details. The roster currently has two walk-on punters: Will Rose from St. John Bosco and Michael McAllister from La Costa Canyon. Maybe Caleb Williams can punt? Continue reading Wanted: Punter For USC