I know it sounds unrealistic, but does USC have any linebackers that remind you of Chip Banks, Junior Seau or Chris Claiborne? The reason I ask is because a coach told me he thought Eric Gentry was too thin to play linebacker. I’ve been a fan of Gentry — especially compared to some of the other USC linebackers — although he hasn’t played much this … Continue reading USC Notes: Where’s The Physicality?

If you want a silver lining, here’s Lincoln Riley today: “The reality is we’re undefeated in the best conference probably in college football right now.” The funny part is USC fans aren’t too happy being 6-1. Probably because they watched the games. He also said, “We practiced very well last week. Our team was ready to play.” In what way, shape or form was USC … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Finds Silver Lining

USC offensive line coach Josh Henson isn’t winning any awards the past year-and-a-half for the play of the offensive line. And it’s a bad sign when you say every spot is open midway through the season. “Every spot is up for debate. I would say at this point, the one guy that’s played really, really solid would be left tackle and (Jonah) Monheim,” Henson said … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Changes Threatened But Let’s See What Happens

Here is what Caleb Williams said on his three-interception performance against Notre Dame. “It’s my first bad game in college, I’d say. You endure, you conquer and you keep going. You don’t hang your head in the moment. Three dumb picks and you go out there lose a rival game like that, you obviously have something that your feeling from it. “That’s one game in … Continue reading Caleb Williams On Notre Dame Game

A few more observations on USC via a Pac-12 coach: “If you are scouting them, they have good running backs but don’t commit to the run.” “No. 7 (Calen Bullock) is pretty good but I don’t know how they use him.” “Bear Alexander is a helluva player when he wants to be.” “You’re not going to win a national championship with that offensive line.” Continue reading More Observations On USC

In NFL coaching circles, the talk is that Lincoln Riley is putting out feelers about taking a job in the NFL next season. To be clear, this chatter was going around last week and has nothing to do with USC’s loss to Notre Dame. The word is Riley would be open to an NFL job if he could follow Caleb Williams to the same franchise. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley And The NFL