USC’s performance against Arizona dominated the conversation so much this week, that the greatest intersectional rivalry in the nation didn’t get it’s just due. So let’s remember some times from the USC-Notre Dame rivalry. USC then tried an onside kick. The ball hit a Notre Dame player then the ground and Marvin Pollard fell on it. A game official signaled USC recovered. But then another … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

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 … Continue reading USC Notes: Will Zacariah Branch Play This Week?

There’s been some suggestions if USC’s defense continues to struggle, Alex Grinch should be fired before the season is over. The problem with that scenario is who replaces Grinch? Donte Williams can’t even seem to handle the cornerbacks. Roy Manning has never been more than a linebackers or cornerbacks coach. Shaun Nua has never been more than a defensive line coach. Brian Odom is a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Cupboard Isn’t Stocked Full For Coaching Move

During the USC-Stanford, USC analyst Kliff Kingsbury was shown talking to Caleb Williams on the sideline. I tweeted Kingsbury is not supposed to be talking to Williams, because he is only an analyst, but no one really worries about that rule. But a source in the athletic dept. told me a school tried to turn Kingsbury in for the rules violation. Has anyone seen Kingsbury … Continue reading USC Notes: Stat Of The Day