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USC Morning Buzz: Dan Lanning Got Assist From CBS On Pre-Game Motivation

Oregon coach Dan Lanning told John Canzano that he didn’t know how unprofessional the USC press release was last week until people from CBS Sports pointed it out. That’s pretty bad when the employees at CBS — who probably swiftly go through the press release for stats and game notes — notice it’s so bad that they have to mention it to the opposing coach. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Dan Lanning Got Assist From CBS On Pre-Game Motivation

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USC Morning Buzz: No Holding Back On Holding Program Hostage

I didn’t hold back yesterday on my appearance with Petros and Don MacLean when it came to Lincoln Riley and whether three losses is a successful season. You can listen here. The interview starts around the 17:45 mark. “I’ve never heard of a three-loss season being called a success at USC,” I said. “Either you’re in the College Football Playoff on a regular basis or … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: No Holding Back On Holding Program Hostage

It’s Quite A Day For Bad Moments

Today was quite a day for USC. Below is the most unprofessional press release I’ve ever seen from USC. It was written for last week’s Oregon game. A press release is supposed to be a straight forward listing of the facts. Here’s one awful excerpt: “In the wise words of Vince Vaughn’s character from the movie Wedding Crashers, `let’s go kill some birds, I’m psyched.’ … Continue reading It’s Quite A Day For Bad Moments

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Someone Tell You Know Who It’s Crosstown Rivalry Week

I will be on with Petros Papadakis and Don MacLean around 4:30 p.m. on 570-AM. I mentioned that Lincoln Riley has never gone to the USC football rally held on campus the week of the UCLA game, including last night. Last year, a prominent USC football player who you would all recognize told me he was around the program the week of the Crosstown Rivalry … Continue reading Someone Tell You Know Who It’s Crosstown Rivalry Week

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Morning Buzz: USC-Oregon Report Card

It’s Crosstown Rivalry week, so a recent tradition was upheld Monday night: Lincoln Riley skipped the big rally on campus just like he always has since becoming head coach. Coaches like John McKay, John Robinson and Pete Carroll attended the rally but not the legend from Muleshoe, Texas. He doesn’t want to deal with the public, including students. Now the report card: QUARTERBACK Jayden Maiava … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Oregon Report Card