Well, not even Cal could be an easy victory. It’s amazing how USC can underachieve this season on a weekly basis. Cal was down to its fourth-and-fifth string tailback and still lost by only a point. The USC defense is beyond hope and the offense is plagued by inconsistency as the offensive line can’t provide pass protection and Caleb Williams seems increasingly affected by it. … Continue reading USC Reaction: What Did We Just Watch?
USC squeaks by Cal, 50-49. The flaws of the program were on full display. This never should have been a 1-point game. USC had all the momentum and then the defense let Cal score a TD. The Pac-12 refs are giving USC an extra play from the end of the first half to start the second half. Incredible officiating. Cal has rushed for 177 yards. … Continue reading USC-Cal Live Blog
There is nothing about Cal that says today’s game should be close and a challenge for USC. But then again, maybe you could say the same thing about Arizona State, Colorado and Arizona. I don’t think Cal’s defense is good enough to stop USC’s offense. So if the Trojans struggle at all, it’s on them. With that said, I’ve got USC winning, 31-13. Continue reading Morning Buzz: Pick The USC-Cal Score
USC held its traditional San Francisco rally at the Embarcadero Center tonight. No one knows when the next one will occur. Continue reading The Last USC Rally In San Francisco?
When will USC return to the Bay Area for a football game after it plays Cal tomorrow? This is a question that would be unfathomable in the past. The rivalry could be fierce at times and there were some classic games. Now it’s a footnote to the conference realignment craze. Some alumni told me they bought plane tickets on what was billed as a chartered … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Maybe the dumbest thing Lincoln Riley said today concerned recruiting. “I think our recruiting has been as expected,” Riley said.USC is currently ranked No. 25 in the nation by Rivals. Since when is that as expected? We’re talking about USC, not Oregon State. The truth is USC’s recruiting has mainly been done through the transfer portal. So Riley is crazy if he thinks it’s “as … Continue reading Apparently, Mediocrity Is Acceptable
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