Sunday Buzz: Does USC Need QB? No!

USC is not pursuing quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Thankfully. It’s true quarterbacks are always moving around today. But this guy feels like someone who is never going to be happy no matter how much he gets paid. That can affect team chemistry when you pay someone $4 million a year and he still is going to have issues. Not to mention he threw 19 touchdown passes … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Does USC Need QB? No!

Saturday Buzz: USC Holds Private Coliseum Workout

USC practices at the Coliseum today. Not that it matters to the public. Yesterday, I mentioned the Swim with Mike fundraiser was held at USC last weekend. I’m told Lincoln Riley had security guards in the stands of the swim stadium in case the public tried to watch any of the football practice that was going on next door. Now if you are a high … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Holds Private Coliseum Workout

USC Adds Mid-Major Transfer

Eric Musselman is putting together a nice little team with mid-major transfers. The latest is Jaden Brownell, a 6-9 junior forward from Samford. He averaged 14 points and shot 40 percent on 3-pointers. Those are nice stats. Hopefully, he can do it in the Big Ten and not just the Southern Conference. Where is the replacement for Wesley Yates? Maybe it will be Maryland guard Rodney … Continue reading USC Adds Mid-Major Transfer

USC Friday Buzz: Now Here’s A Spring Impact!

USC general manager Chad Bowden is making a huge impact. He told the L.A. Times he got Charmin Ultra Soft toilet paper placed in every bathroom used by the players. And some of you questioned why he makes $1 million a year. Does that mean Riley is actually going to run the ball more next season? Sarkisian is hosting USC linebacker commit Xavier Griffin at … Continue reading USC Friday Buzz: Now Here’s A Spring Impact!

Wesley Yates Back To Washington

Wesley Yates, who was arguably USC’s top basketball player, is returning to Washington, where he spent the 2023-24 season. This means he will also face USC next season. Yates started 24 of 33 games for USC and averaged 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. Former USC assistant coach Tony Bland is an assistant at Washington. USC is making a strong … Continue reading Wesley Yates Back To Washington

USC Morning Buzz: Familiar Words For Offensive Line

So we’re back to Lincoln Riley talking up offensive tackle Tobias Raymond again for next season. Before last season, Riley praised Raymond but he didn’t start at right tackle until the Las Vegas Bowl. He is the favorite to start in 2025. Here’s the thing about the offensive line. The two best linemen last season, Jonah Monheim and Emmanuel Pregnon, are gone. They are being … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Familiar Words For Offensive Line