USC strength coach Trumain Carroll said Tuesday the Trojans have gained 800 pounds of muscle since he arrived from Kansas State. That means in the past two seasons USC reportedly added 2,200 pounds of muscle. Does Carroll know last year USC claimed it added 1,400 pounds? I wonder what he would think of that figure? Did it look like it during games? Maybe it will … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Number To Never Forget

In an odd move, USC has hired Adrian Klemm as a defensive analyst despite the fact he has been an offensive line coach his entire career. Klemm is one of those coaches who seemed to be keep moving upward, going from UCLA to the Pittsburgh Steelers to Oregon and finally in 2023, the New England Patriots. But he didn’t coach last season and was not … Continue reading USC Hires Former UCLA Assistant Coach

USC holds its first practice today at 7 a.m. at Howard Jones Field. Lincoln Riley and new strength coach Trumain Carroll will speak to the media after practice. It’s an interesting choice to start off with the strength coach. Riley will no doubt say Carroll has transformed the program. But will Riley admit his long-time strength coach, Bennie Wylie, was removed by general manager Chad … Continue reading Wednesday Buzz: USC Holds First Practice Today

The Big Ten coaches are something else. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Big Ten Coaches Are A Joke

USC offensive lineman DJ Wingfield, who is supposed to start at guard, has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking a sixth year of eligibility. He has not been able to obtain an NCAA waiver for players who have at least one season at a non-NCAA program. Continue reading USC Notes: Offensive Lineman Sues NCAA

Did you see Lincoln Riley endorse Pete Carroll for the College Football Hall of Fame during his Big Ten media day speech? It was a nice gesture but also a bit strange. Why? Did anyone hear a word about Lincoln Riley ever stopping by the class Carroll taught in the spring semester? Carroll literally passed by Heritage Hall each week and it wouldn’t have taken much effort … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: An Odd Endorsement