USC Morning Buzz: What Kliff Kingsbury Can And Cannot Do

For all the hoopla surrounding the hiring of Kliff Kingsbury at USC as a Senior Offensive Analyst (capital letters on the title!), there are a lot of limitations over what he can do. As an analyst, Kingsbury cannot coach the players. He can’t tell them what to do at practices. He can talk to the quarterbacks during their position-group meetings and give as much advice … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What Kliff Kingsbury Can And Cannot Do

USC Notes: Reese Dixon-Waters To San Diego State

Former USC guard Reese Dixon-Waters is transferring to San Diego State, according to Kris Johnson. Dixon-Waters visited the Aztecs last weekend. This is a significant development with USC moving into the conference. Petitti will be involved in decisions ranging from scheduling (which affects USC and UCLA the most) to possible expansion. Some will argue Ohio State A.D. Gene Smith will have more influence than Petitti … Continue reading USC Notes: Reese Dixon-Waters To San Diego State

We Have A New USC Money-Making Scheme!

If it’s Tuesday, USC must be looking for a scheme to make money. The latest is having graduation dinner at the Coliseum — not a bad idea — but then you get the price: $200!!! And that $200 does not include any alcoholic beverages. Those can be purchased separately at a cash bar. So if you go with your family, you’re looking at $1,000 for … Continue reading We Have A New USC Money-Making Scheme!

USC Offensive Line Offers Preview Of Fall Lineup

This was the first-team USC offensive line during Monday’s practice: That’s two transfers (Tarquin, Kingston) and don’t forget there’s another one on the way: Ethan White of Florida. White should start at left guard, so the line will have three transfers. How much better will the line be? A lot depends on Tarquin. He played nine games at right tackle for Florida last season. Left … Continue reading USC Offensive Line Offers Preview Of Fall Lineup

USC Morning Buzz: Better Than Jordan Addison?

Lincoln Riley allowed the media to watch a practice for the first time Monday, probably because USC was in shorts and because it was an added (and simple) practice, the first of four workouts this week. So there wasn’t going to be a lot revealed from this workout. The highlight was wide receiver Dorian Singer’s one-handed 40-yard reception. Readers of this blog should not be … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Better Than Jordan Addison?