Shaun Nua is co-interim defensive coordinator this week and seems to be pretty unscathed from criticism by the media/fans this season. Should he be? The defensive line has been pretty awful, frankly. USC’s run defense is ranked 118th in the nation out of 130 teams. The Trojans let Washington rush for 316 yards; Cal rush for 235 and Utah for 247. Colorado rushed for 193 … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: No More Hiding Behind Alex Grinch
As if there isn’t enough weird things gone on at USC this season, Raleek Brown played against Washington. Now I understand why it happened: Brown is allowed to play in the final three games and still protect his redshirt season. By playing him, USC is also trying to keep him from transferring. But here is what I find strange. Brown was relegated to the scout … Continue reading The Strange Handling Of Raleek Brown
QUARTERBACK Caleb Williams wasn’t perfect but he did an awful lot of things that other quarterbacks are incapable of doing. If he played on a better team, having 28 TD passes and 4 interceptions would look pretty good. Grade: B+ RUNNING BACKS Austin Jones seems to always play much better when he starts. Then again, Darwin Barlow looked great in his limited role so maybe … Continue reading USC-Washington Report Card
Lincoln Riley tried to explain the firing of Alex Grinch today but still sounded delusional at times. “I have complete belief and conviction, we will play great defense here. It is going to happen. There’s not a reason in the world why it can’t. We’ll continue to take the steps we have to do to do it and we’re going to be very aggressive that … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Explains Alex Grinch Firing
If you missed my radio appearance with Petros Papadakis, I mentioned Kris Richard as a possible candidate for the defensive coordinator’s position. Not because he is a former USC player but because he has a strong reputation as a coach with the Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints. He served as defensive coordinator with the Seahawks and Saints. One possible issue for Lincoln … Continue reading A Name For Defensive Coordinator’s Search
I will be on Petros and Money (570-AM) today around 1:30 p.m. to discuss the latest coaching developments at USC. Continue reading USC Notes: Radio, Radio
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