USC Special Teams Need Benny Hill Theme

I know I sound like a broken record that USC should hire a real special teams coach. But here’s some great facts about the USC-Michigan game. Is John Baxter secretly coaching at USC again? Cue the Benny Hill music. But when it was pointed out that Alexander and his guardian were both critical of his diminished role on social media, Riley said, ““I can’t control … Continue reading USC Special Teams Need Benny Hill Theme

What Is Bear Alexander’s Role?

Bear Alexander played only 21 snaps against Michigan. That prompted him to tweet “Free 90” yesterday. His jersey number is 90. Alexander’s guardian was also active on social media yesterday, trying to figure out how Alexander got only 21 snaps. Here is one post: Like is SAID, NO DEFENSIVE TACJLE IS BETTER THAN MY SON, in the NATION 🤨🤨. I respect those guys , but … Continue reading What Is Bear Alexander’s Role?

USC Notes: Big TV Number For Michigan Game

The USC-Michigan game peaked at more than 10 million viewers and was most-watched game of the week on any network. It was the most-watched Game 4 game on CBS in 10 years and was up 37 percent from last year’s game (No. 15 Mississippi vs. No. 13 Alabama). The Big Ten has its benefits. And USC brings cache to the Big Ten. #Michigan iDL Mason … Continue reading USC Notes: Big TV Number For Michigan Game

Morning Buzz: USC-Michigan Report Card

QUARTERBACK Miller Moss was under duress the entire game and had the worst start of his career. It also showed that USC’s offense can be limited when the QB is consistently pressured because there aren’t really any RPO plays with Moss. Grade: C- RUNNING BACK At times, it felt like Woody Marks was the offense, with his running (100 yards) and catching (five receptions for … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Michigan Report Card

Some Post-Michigan Game Reaction Is Embarrassing

I’ve been dismayed since the Michigan game ended to see some USC fans constantly complain about the officiating. They believe there was some sort of conspiracy by the Big Ten to make sure USC lost its first conference game. Do you know that the head referee, Chris Coyte, was actually a Pac-12 official who has moved to the Big Ten? I’m not defending the officiating … Continue reading Some Post-Michigan Game Reaction Is Embarrassing