Some Lincoln Riley apologists tried to say last week that he was refusing to commit to playing Notre Dame because he was just parroting the line of all Big Ten coaches who want four automatic bids to the College Football Playoff. Well, this is what he said a year ago, before the Big Ten even pushed for four automatic bids. He’s been against the game … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Don’t Forget What Was Said Last Year

USC holds a closed practice today. So far, there’s been a lot of general platitudes from Lincoln Riley: The team is in the best condition ever, the practice was physical, etc. Blah, blah, blah. He doesn’t care when he compliments the team’s condition he is indicting himself and his former strength coach. Riley is also claiming true freshmen will get a chance to play. What … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: It’s A Slow Burn Start To Camp

USC has announced it will hold its first “Trojan Huddle” of the season for the Notre Dame game on Oct. 18. That is awfully late in the season for the first Huddle, which is a pre-game party that usually features food, drinks and music. It doesn’t speak well of the USC Alumni Assn. or USC’s image as a football school. And isn’t it interesting that … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column