LSU has an interim president, provost, athletic director, medical school chancellor, chief administrative officer and football head coach. Other than that, the university is in great shape. WHAT WOULD LINCOLN RILEY DO WITH THIS SCHEDULE? A USC-NEBRASKA MOMENT Nebraska All-American linebacker Jerry Murtaugh described a post-game scene. “Now at the end of the game, one of the trainers comes up there and said, ‘There’s two guys from … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Have you noticed how many people are telling us what an awful coach/person Brian Kelly is now that he is no longer the coach at LSU? This is a pet peeve of mine. People who wait until a coach leaves to tell the truth or reveal what they knew. When Lincoln Riley departs USC one day, we’ll hear stories about his coaching or something people … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Telling Truth When It Is Convenient

Remember when Lincoln Riley said he was going to get more involved with the defense after his first season? It worked out so well he fired Alex Grinch (or was forced to fire him). Riley then hired D’Anton Lynn, who had one year of experience as a defensive coordinator. The defense had some moments last season, except in the clutch (of course) but then all … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Do You Trust Lincoln Riley Or Matt Rhule Less?

Does anyone take Lincoln Riley seriously when he talks defense? Here is what he said Monday night: “We know there’s some things we have to do better, but we feel like those are things we can do better, we will do better, that we’re in control of.” Some things? Is Riley saying USC won’t surrender 440-500 yards in any more games? That’s a low bar. … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Sounds Confident About Defense

Lane Kiffin always has a response. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said Oklahoma was still the better team even after losing to Mississippi last weekend, Kiffin naturally responded. “Maybe he had the better team at Oklahoma when we beat them 55-19 in the national championship,” Kiffin said. “I divide college coaches into two categories,” Rhule said. “If I see him at a bar or restaurant and … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lane Kiffin Goes Way Back For Dig