USC Notes: Will Zacariah Branch Play This Week?

Lincoln Riley on wide receiver Zacariah Branch:

“He’s in a better place than he was last week, but he’s not able to do everything yet.”

Riley has not said yet if Branch will play vs. Notre Dame. He also has not divulged Branch’s injury. Branch has returned punts in practice this week.

“He’s going to need to continue to make some jumps here to be ready for us,” Riley said.

  • Wide receiver Makai Lemon has worked at cornerback this week because of depth issues at the position.
  • Mason Murphy might start at right tackle over Michael Tarquin against Notre Dame after Murphy replaced Tarquin during the Arizona game.
  • When USC announced several administrative hirings in the athletic dept. this week, it did not announce that senior associate athletic director Joyce Bell departed. A source said athletic director Jen Cohen was not involved in the departure. Bell replaced Donna Heinel, who was fired for her role in the Varsity Blues scandal.

Denise Kwok has filled Bell’s position.

77 thoughts on “USC Notes: Will Zacariah Branch Play This Week?

  1. “…but he (Branch) is not able to do everything yet…” means he will not play

    And with SC converting a wideout to play cornerback on the eve of ND does not look good

    Like

      1. PT: Just naplam SC. Only way to get rid of the cancer that has infested itself at SC.

        That’s what stupidity looks like. old man. Plus, it’s hilarious how you make up your own definition of “woke”….you’re limited between the ears.

        Like

    1. Answer the question, Charlie Bucket: why do you hate USC so much you would devote 2 decades of your life to attacking it here?

      Like

      1. Steveg49: There are not assholes, plural. One asshole on this blog, Gabby, with multiple usernames including So Cal, So Cal’s Wife, Mr. Irrelevant aka SoCal, Lawyer John, Pudly, Plow Horse, steveg, Michael Guarino, RIP Michael Guarino, Maui Joe, Scott Wolf, Scott Wolf Shits on His Own Blog, Despicable, Jack Smith, DOJ and many others along with multiple avatars some of which were stolen.

        And this guy made the following statement/accusation about MG earlier today:

        Mr. Irrelevant aka So Cal
        OCTOBER 12, 2023 AT 2:50 PM
        “Impersonating someone on the internet under false pretenses is a crime.”

        So was it a crime Gabby when you impersonated Michael Guarino, Scott Wolf, Jack Smith, ect.? Not smart to commit a crime against a US attorney.

        Liked by 3 people

      2. road apple: Rams beat the Bucs one year 5 to 2 in the NFC championship game. My uncle had a large bet on the Rams and had to cover a three point spread…..He bitched about that for years

        The Rams and Bucs have met twice in the NFC championship game. 1980 Rams won 9-0 and in 2000, the Rams also won 11-6.

        YOU JUST GOT CAUGHT IN ANOTHER LIE!

        FUCKING HYPOCRITE!

        So your uncle bitched about a big lie from many years, sounds like trump bitching about the ass whipping he took at the ballot box. You lost all credibility with the blog member as if you even had any. Typical narcissists, telling lies to feel relevant

        BAAAAMMMMM CROTCH KICK……PIMPLE POPPED RIGHT OUT YOUR ASSHOLE…OUCH!

        Like

      3. Come on Mr. Lawyer…..prove that I impersonated someone…..How do you know what my real name is, perhaps it’s one that you mentioned…..you might be book smart but you sure do lack common sense…I see why numerous law firms fired your ass….

        When are you doing to take your ass whipping from gabby….pussy boy…man up and quit hiding.

        Like

      4. Gabby: You did not respond to my question. Here it is again.

        “So was it a crime Gabby when you impersonated Michael Guarino, Scott Wolf, Jack Smith, ect.?” And it is very easy to identify you, it’s called an IP address. As the website host, I am sure Scott would he happy to provide yours and if not he will need to respond to a subpoena. The courts also recognize “styling” – similar writing styles and word usage.

        “Bam, crotch kick.”

        Liked by 2 people

      5. Exactly!! Only one a-hole, using many names. They are all Gabby.

        How rusoviet can claim he’s a good guy is anyone’s guess. But he’s entitled to his own opinion. Unlike the residen a-hole, I won’t attack him and call him all kinds of names because we disagree on that.

        Liked by 1 person

      6. slo pa-troll, you know what stalking and obsessed looks like- 85 consecutive posts mentioning or directed at Gabby.

        Obsess: preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually, intrusively, and to a troubling extent.

        Stalk: 1. pursue or approach stealthily. 2. harass or persecute (someone) with unwanted and obsessive attention.

        Take your own advice, you sound like a hypocrite; “but several people have suggested So Cal seek psychiatric help!! He is in some serious denial.”

        THERE YOU HAVE IT FOLKS, THE BLOG FREAK!

        Like

      7. slo pa-troll, you know what stalking and obsessed looks like- 84 consecutive posts mentioning or directed at Gabby.

        Obsess: preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually, intrusively, and to a troubling extent.

        Stalk: 1. pursue or approach stealthily. 2. harass or persecute (someone) with unwanted and obsessive attention.

        Take your own advice, you sound like a hypocrite; “but several people have suggested So Cal seek psychiatric help!! He is in some serious denial.”

        THERE YOU HAVE IT FOLKS, THE BLOG FREAK!

        Like

      8. Says I’m obsessed as he posts under more than one name referencing ME! LOL

        They really do not come any stupider or more hypocritical.

        Liked by 1 person

      9. slo pa-troll, you know what stalking and obsessed looks like- 86 consecutive posts mentioning or directed at Gabby.

        Obsess: preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually, intrusively, and to a troubling extent.

        Stalk: 1. pursue or approach stealthily. 2. harass or persecute (someone) with unwanted and obsessive attention.

        Take your own advice, you sound like a hypocrite; “but several people have suggested So Cal seek psychiatric help!! He is in some serious denial.”

        THERE YOU HAVE IT FOLKS, THE BLOG FREAK!

        Like

      10. Also love how she lies about the number of consecutive posts.

        Have one below, a reply to Buddha about the Dodgers, Dumbass! I’ve had others, too, in between that fake number you pull out of your @$$.

        A shame you can’t go one day without lying.

        Liked by 1 person

      11. slo pa-troll, you know what stalking and obsessed looks like- 87 consecutive posts mentioning or directed at Gabby.

        Obsess: preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually, intrusively, and to a troubling extent.

        Stalk: 1. pursue or approach stealthily. 2. harass or persecute (someone) with unwanted and obsessive attention.

        Take your own advice, you sound like a hypocrite; “but several people have suggested So Cal seek psychiatric help!! He is in some serious denial.”

        THERE YOU HAVE IT FOLKS, THE BLOG FREAK!

        Like

      12. The worst part is that this is a deranged perverted UCLA Fan named Charlie Bucket who first showed up here 2 decades ago who has ruined our SC site.

        Like

  2. Deion is awesome!!

    Just blasted “stupid” 8pm MST start times for Pac 12 games.

    Haven’t seen any other coach complain publicly.

    As long time season ticket holder, I have been constantly bitching about late start times at Coliseum.

    Mens basketball is worse as we will be involved in many 8pm start times at Galen.

    Liked by 2 people

  3. — Watched the highlights of last night’s Dodgers-Arizona game with the Diamondbacks hitting 4 home runs almost back to back to back to back. It looked like batting practice

    Like

    1. Charlie Bucket hijacks every handle. Why have you made it your life’s work to ruin this site, UCLA Fan?

      Like

    2. Plow Horse
      JUNE 22, 2023 AT 9:57 PM
      Gabby:

      You have offended my wife, my mother and my father. All sexual inferences. I let the first two go because they are both deceased but not my wife. You are the one who offended my family, not visa versa. I have never brought your wife or parents into anything. It is therefore my call – boxing gym in Pasadena CA, Mr. tough guy. Give me a date and I will make the arrangements. Stop being a chickensh*t.

      And nobody believes you are friends with Dana White. If you ever read the news, he is a staunch conservative who left the country during Covid so that the Dems. couldn’t shut down UFC. He wouldn’t allow a pussy leftist like yourself anywhere near his octagon. Rummaging the dumpster outside of the premises for plastic bottles redeemable for 20 cents doesn’t mean you know Dana White you leftist, racist, pussy.

      Give me available dates.

      Like

    1. Charlie Bucket is outed!

      Who does this sound like?

      Charlie Bucket on August 16, 2013 at 2:23 pm said:
      Sugary SWEEEEET line!!!!

      HAWR-HAAAAWR!!!!

      Joe Blow
      on August 16, 2013 at 2:35 pm said:
      OINK OINK OINK

      Charlie Bucket
      on August 16, 2013 at 10:08 pm said:
      thanks for confirming you’re still stinging!

      that Farmer story was the crotch kick that keeeeeeeeps on giving!!!

      Like

      1. Charlie Bucket, what a legacy:

        2 decades of spamming a USC blog. Imagine what good you could have accomplished instead?

        Who does this sound like?

        Charlie Bucket on August 16, 2013 at 2:23 pm said:
        Sugary SWEEEEET line!!!!

        HAWR-HAAAAWR!!!!

        Joe Blow
        on August 16, 2013 at 2:35 pm said:
        OINK OINK OINK

        Charlie Bucket
        on August 16, 2013 at 10:08 pm said:
        thanks for confirming you’re still stinging!

        that Farmer story was the crotch kick that keeeeeeeeps on giving!!!

        Like

    1. Plow Horse
      JUNE 22, 2023 AT 8:33 PM
      Gabby: I didn’t use the term “white guy.” The CEO of Ocean Gate used the term white guy. I suppose that reading comprehension isn’t one of your strengths. But since you brought my wife into it, something that you would never do if we met face to face, let’s meet up Mr. keyboard tough guy or are you going to chickensh*t out like you normally do. I work out at a boxing gym in Pasadena, CA. Name a date and time and I will make a reservation.

      Like

    1. Who does this sound like??????

      Charlie Bucket on August 16, 2013 at 2:23 pm said:
      Sugary SWEEEEET line!!!!

      HAWR-HAAAAWR!!!!

      Joe Blow
      on August 16, 2013 at 2:35 pm said:
      OINK OINK OINK

      Charlie Bucket
      on August 16, 2013 at 10:08 pm said:
      thanks for confirming you’re still stinging!

      that Farmer story was the crotch kick that keeeeeeeeps on giving!!!

      Like

    1. Who does this sound like?

      Charlie Bucket on August 16, 2013 at 2:23 pm said:
      Sugary SWEEEEET line!!!!

      HAWR-HAAAAWR!!!!

      Joe Blow
      on August 16, 2013 at 2:35 pm said:
      OINK OINK OINK

      Charlie Bucket
      on August 16, 2013 at 10:08 pm said:
      thanks for confirming you’re still stinging!

      that Farmer story was the crotch kick that keeeeeeeeps on giving!!!

      Like

    1. Who does this sound like???

      Charlie Bucket on August 16, 2013 at 2:23 pm said:
      Sugary SWEEEEET line!!!!

      HAWR-HAAAAWR!!!!

      Joe Blow
      on August 16, 2013 at 2:35 pm said:
      OINK OINK OINK

      Charlie Bucket
      on August 16, 2013 at 10:08 pm said:
      thanks for confirming you’re still stinging!

      that Farmer story was the crotch kick that keeeeeeeeps on giving!!!

      Like

      1. Who does this sound like????

        Charlie Bucket on August 16, 2013 at 2:23 pm said:
        Sugary SWEEEEET line!!!!

        HAWR-HAAAAWR!!!!

        Joe Blow
        on August 16, 2013 at 2:35 pm said:
        OINK OINK OINK

        Charlie Bucket
        on August 16, 2013 at 10:08 pm said:
        thanks for confirming you’re still stinging!

        that Farmer story was the crotch kick that keeeeeeeeps on giving!!!

        Like

  4. So all these guys – Cowardly Gabby, Michael Guarino, Plow Horse, ect. were really Scott Wolf posting as other people. Gabby supposedly had conclusive evidence of it based on the embedded nature of the posts. And yet Scott, who supposedly has all this power and control over the blog and a desire to destroy Gabby, can not prevent Gabby from hijacking his own usernames. I don’t buy it. But congratulations Chickenshit Gabby, you crippled the blog to the point that it is no longer worth patronizing. In large measure because it now focuses almost exclusively on you.
    USC and football is an afterthought. This is predictable given that people with severe narcissist personality disorder tend to destroy anything that they perceive as a threat and the free exchange of ideas was a threat to you. What an insecure, little man.

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Who does this sound like?

      Charlie Bucket on August 16, 2013 at 2:23 pm said:
      Sugary SWEEEEET line!!!!

      HAWR-HAAAAWR!!!!

      Joe Blow
      on August 16, 2013 at 2:35 pm said:
      OINK OINK OINK

      Charlie Bucket
      on August 16, 2013 at 10:08 pm said:
      thanks for confirming you’re still stinging!

      that Farmer story was the crotch kick that keeeeeeeeps on giving!!!

      Like

      1. It’s really interesting because anyone with an IQ of over 80 can access the index for Inside USC With Scott Wolf. That excludes UCLA fans like Charlie Bucket.

        Like

      2. There’s this new thing all the kids are doing called a “Google Search”, you should try it, Charlie Bucket the dumb, vindictive,perverted, mean old UCLA Fan.

        Like

    2. apple road is confused again…..typical Low IQ limp-dick hunchback

      Despicable Behavior
      SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 AT 9:29 PM
      Scott Wolf, I would like to point out your lack of professionalism and integrity as a sports journalist. My background is in the IT field and am familiar with WordPress architecture. After ghosting your blog several times something odd came to my attention. A person who often replies under the username “Cowardly Gabby” (too many characters to list the entire name) is replying with “embedded posts” lifted from Twitter accounts. Here’s the problem with that, only the administrator/ owner of this website would have access to “developer t00ls” that could permit these types of posts to come through without being flagged for moderation.

      The person in question is replying with “embedded posts” one after another, often only one to two minutes apart. If I try to post a reply with an “embedded post”, from Twitter, in the comment box it would trigger the “waiting for moderation” dialog. It’s obvious this person’s replies are not being flagged for moderation.

      You have just been exposed for engaging in some really despicable behavior. I will be sure to let the other sites I frequent know the type of behavior taking place here

      Like

      1. Michael Guarino
        OCTOBER 1, 2023 AT 1:20 AM
        You dipshit, no team has ever made the CFP with two losses…..focus, grasshopper!

        Like

        REPLY
        YoungDole
        OCTOBER 1, 2023 AT 2:04 AM
        A bit harsh from one of your brothers on the blog.

        Take it easy MG, might put on a stop payment on that Maui strong donation check.

        My CFP final four conferences:
        SEC will have 1 team only
        Big 10 will have 1 team only
        ACC will not have any teams
        Big 12 will have 1 team unless TX implodes
        Pac 12 will absolutely have 1 team due to final year sentiment

        Another prediction:
        GA will drop to #2 and Michigan moves into #1

        Michael Guarino
        OCTOBER 1, 2023 AT 2:35 AM
        Young Dole — PLEASE don’t fall for Gabby’s crap –that’s not me saying those things….. you know I wouldn’t express myself that way…
        Gabby’s goal —whether political or sports commentary— is to make conversation impossible. It’s the goal of all Marxists cuz they have nothing worthwhile to say….. and basically just wanna burn everything down….

        Liked by you

        Michael Guarino
        OCTOBER 1, 2023 AT 2:38 AM
        youngDole…..I am just a crazy old man, who just had a massive brain fart. So Cal is right. I need to stop drinking the USC Kool-Aid.

        Like

    3. road apple: Rams beat the Bucs one year 5 to 2 in the NFC championship game. My uncle had a large bet on the Rams and had to cover a three point spread…..He bitched about that for years

      The Rams and Bucs have met twice in the NFC championship game. 1980 Rams won 9-0 and in 2000, the Rams also won 11-6.

      YOU JUST GOT CAUGHT IN ANOTHER LIE!

      FUCKING HYPOCRITE!

      So your uncle bitched about a big lie from many years, sounds like trump bitching about the ass whipping he took at the ballot box. You lost all credibility with the blog member as if you even had any. Typical narcissists, telling lies to feel relevant

      Like

      1. You lost all credibility when you claimed Curtis Conway never returned a kickoff for USC, Charlie Bucket the UCLA Fan.

        Like

      2. FAKE GABBY: Gabby fucked with me again. He knew Conway returned kickoffs while at USC. But intentionally said Conway never returned kickoffs knowing it would trigger my paranoia and get under my skin, it worked!

        I immediately went into a manic OCD rage and fired off zinger after zinger after zinger calling out his antics. While he was laughing his ass off. I was a mental mess last night and could not sleep knowing I took Gabby’s bait.

        Like

      3. Charlie Bucket is so demented he was up at 4AM posting his lame excuses for lying to the board about USC great Curtis Conway. Only a Bruin would bungle so badly about a USC star.

        Like

  5. Attention LA Trojans not traveling to South Bend!

    We are taking over Tirebiter Brewery on Saturday, Oct 14th for a USC vs Notre Dame Game Watch Party! Come grab a beer and cheer on our team against the Irish – everyone is welcome, hope to see you there! Doors open at 2:30pm, kickoff at 4:30pm.

    Fight On!
    Your TMBAA Young Alumni Committee

    Liked by 1 person

    1. The blog Cheapskate, aka slo pa-troll, will cry that the price of beer is a rip-off. The tight-ass complains about the price of everything. He blamed Biden when the price of his diaper rash medicine doubled. Yet trump owns the company that manufactures it.

      Like

    2. All I did was pass along some information. But you’ve got to cry about anything I post because you’re a child and feel the need to get attention.

      As so many have suggested, seek help. Don’t lie again and claim they’ve said that about me. You’re only lying to yourself.

      As I send up some good thoughts tonight for the folks in Israel and Gaza, I’m going to send up some good thoughts for you.

      Liked by 1 person

Leave a reply to cowardlygabbyakatebowobamaakaxocalswifefrankyoung Cancel reply