QUARTERBACK I knew it was possible for Caleb Williams to have a bad game, I just didn’t know it would be this soon. The part that isn’t being greatly discussed is how average Williams becomes when under pressure. Grade: D+ RUNNING BACK Travis Dye is living up to his billing. I’m less impressed with Austin Jones. But Dye does everything plus provides leadership. USC is … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Oregon State Report Card

According to the Athletic, Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey drove to USC last week to pick up a pair of yellow tights that some Trojan players are wearing for games. Ramsey was originally committed to USC before he switchd to Florida State. Frankly, I think the yellow tights are awful on USC and the Rams. So it’s a good excuse for me to mention his father, … Continue reading Yellow Fever Is Spreading

One of the most unpleasant basketball games I ever attended was a USC-Oregon State game in Corvallis where I sat in front of the student section. It was a torrent of profanity and inappropriate comments. Now when I sat in other parts of Gill Coliseum, it was a great environment. Pete Carroll was so appalled by the fans after the first time he went to … Continue reading There’s Been An Overreaction To Oregon State Atmosphere

WINNERS Travis Dye The star tailback is not only the top tailback but a team leader. That’s quite a luxury to have him and Caleb Williams as your leaders. Alex Grinch For a week everyone will talk positively about the USC defense instead of the offense. Trent Bray The Oregon State defensive coordinator did the unthinkable Saturday night: He made USC’s offense look average. Eric … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of Week

Here’s an interesting comment from Pac-12 Network analyst Nick Aliotti that he told John Canzano during the game. “Those guys are the more physical team,” Aliotti said of Oregon State. Aliotti is a former defensive coordinator at UCLA and Oregon. Do you agree or disagree? Nansen, a former USC and UCLA assistant, has never been a defensive coordinator before. Yesterday, Cal had 615 yards in … Continue reading Who Was More Physical? USC Or Oregon State?

We were told last week to understand the USC-Oregon State game had to be on the Pac-12 Network so the real networks could save the Trojans for later in the season. But what channel will USC-Arizona State on next weekend? Will ESPN or Fox pick up the game with USC playing a 24-point underdog? Fans should be livid if they do after ignoring the USC-Oregon … Continue reading USC Notes: Will The TV Networks Pick Trojans?