USC Morning Buzz: How Moss Won Job?

There wasn’t much difference between Miller Moss and Jayden Maiava before Lincoln Riley made his decision Monday afternoon. “They both were doing good things and making plays in practice,” said a USC coach. “The thing is, a tie goes to Miller given all the time he has spent in the program and the trust he has built with his teammates from all the years he … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: How Moss Won Job?

Miller Moss Named Starting QB

Lincoln Riley named Miller Moss the starting QB this afternoon. It’s note a surprise given the years Moss has put in running Riley’s offense in practices Moss has paid his dues and deserves his chance. The question is how much Riley will back him. Remember, three years ago at Oklahoma, Riley replaced Spencer Rattler with Caleb Williams after Rattler struggled. Don’t feel sorry for Jayden … Continue reading Miller Moss Named Starting QB

USC Morning Buzz: These Numbers Are No Game

Everyone likes to focus on the fact that for years USC has not have a linebacker worthy of wearing No. 55. But what about the fact no one inside the program even cares about the other number traditions. No one wears No. 42, which was Ronnie Lott’s number or No. 43 (Troy Polamalu). There isn’t anyone to even remind anyone of their significance. Those numbers … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: These Numbers Are No Game

USC Sunday Buzz: Riley Plays It Both Ways

Is it weird that Lincoln Riley allowed reporters to watch Saturday’s scrimmage but did not allow them to report on it? From USC: “No reporting on the scrimmage is permitted during or after the practice— this event is strictly for observation. Should a media member fail to adhere to these rules and regulations, they will be asked to leave the event.” This allows Riley to claim he … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Riley Plays It Both Ways

USC Seeks Physical Look From Game 1

USC scrimmaged at the Coliseum today. Lincoln Riley did not allow the media to report on anything that happened during the scrimmage. One thing to note is that whenever USC scrimmages during training camp, the coaches are eager for defensive tackles Gavin Meyer (a transfer from Wyoming) and Carlon Jones (a true freshman) to succeed. They are both around 300 pounds and will be necessary … Continue reading USC Seeks Physical Look From Game 1