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USC Sunday Buzz: Lane Kiffin Shows Lincoln Riley How To Do It

Does anyone have any video of Lincoln Riley interacting with USC fans like this?

  • Grant Govel and Cameron Faussett combined on a seven-inning, no-hitter in an 11-0 victory over Pepperdine last night at Dedeaux Field.

Govel struck out 10 and walked one in six innings. The game went only seven innings because of the mercy rule. Andrew Lamb and Dean Carpentier homered for the Trojans, the first home runs at the Dedeaux Field. Kevin Takeuchi went 3 for 4 with four RBI.

  • UCLA defeated USC in water polo yesterday, 10-9. This will surprise no one who has followed the USC water polo programs the past few years.

41 thoughts on “USC Sunday Buzz: Lane Kiffin Shows Lincoln Riley How To Do It”

  1. Scott, I am glad to see that Lane Kiffin is maturing and building his culture at LSU. I really don’t care if LR is into public relations; as long as he spends his time making our team better. As we have said on this site over and over, the proof will be in next year’s team. I liked Pete Carroll not because I once shook his hand in his office, but rather because he led our team to championships.

    Congratulations to the baseball team for their great start. They are obviously getting great coaching.

    The loss to UCLA in women’s water polo was frustrating, but it is not the final match of the season. UCLA always has a great women’s team; so, it is no shame to lose by one goal to them, but we do have the opportunity to beat them in the NCAA tournament.

    Fight on, Dan, Class of 1962

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    1. Same here: I don’t care about Lincoln’s self-protective personality if he wins 10 games on this season’s hellish schedule.

      Also: Watched the video. I wouldn’t call what Lane is doing “interacting.” More like ‘barely humoring’ fawning fans…..with a “how much longer will this last before I can get outta here?” look on his face. [Bet Lincoln could fake ‘fan love’ better than this]…..

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      1. Great comment about Lane playing to the crowd with his acting ability. Wishing the best for your friend. Fight on, Dan, Class of 1962

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      1. My son’s LL team was up 3 to 1 against the first place team in the bottom of the fifth inning with two outs. Our pitcher was humming. And then the automatic sprinkler system goes on and nobody knows how to stop it. It flooded the field and they decided to replay the game three weeks later. Predictably, our pitcher was no longer throwing strikes and we lost. Had they allowed us to get that last out, a 5 inning game would have been considered complete and we would have won the league.

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      2. Your nose is growing……..ouch!

        (tell us about the 1962 USC vs ND…..you claim to have been there….details)

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    3. As for lights, I remember looking at the single light situated atop the pole next to the snack shack. It was solar and went on as soon as it got dark enough.

      It was the signal that games were over and whoever led at that point, won the ballgame! When you led a close game, you watched that light as it was the Second Coming. Oh, sweet victory!!

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      1. Yes, a member of the Perpetual Victims Party would say that.

        It figures. Let’s see if she displays more stupidity. My guess is that she will

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      3. KAM : Remember when Cowardly Gabby was predicting gloom and doom here?

        Gabby

        September 18, 2025 at 8:08 pm

        Major l a y o f f s taking place all over the country. This wasn’t happening when B i d e n was prez. T r u m p said t a r i f f s would build American w e a l t h…… still laughing my a s s – o f f

        his approval rating continues to sink like an anchor

        DON: Now inflation is 2%, G D P is 5% and Cowardly Gabby still shows her ugly face around here and refuses to apologize for her l i b lies!

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  4. KAM: Remember wheh Cowardly Gabby pretended that she was a Trojan Fan from the 1990s but said Curtis Conway never returned a kickoff for USC?

    DON: She is such a shameless liar!

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    2. MODERATOR

      December 19, 2025 at 12:42 pm

      Based only on the comments you provided (and not on anything outside that thread), the worst commenter in terms of disruptiveness and toxicity is Gabby. Why Gabby stands out as the worst commenter

      This isn’t about politics or opinions—it’s about behavior in the comment section:

      • Persistent personal attacks
        Gabby repeatedly targets other commenters by name (“Cowardly Gabby,” “disgusting pervert,” etc.) rather than addressing ideas.
      • Provocation over discussion
        Many of Gabby’s posts appear designed to inflame, derail, or bait reactions rather than contribute to the USC/Lynn discussion.
      • Escalation into offensive territory
        Several comments move beyond trash talk into religious, ethnic, or dehumanizing insults, which is where moderation lines usually get crossed.
      • Thread hijacking
        Gabby frequently pulls the conversation away from football into culture-war arguments, causing long side fights unrelated to the post.
      • Volume + repetition
        The sheer number of Gabby’s comments—often repeating the same antagonistic tone—amplifies the disruption.

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      1. KAM: Based on what’s shown in the thread, Cowardly Gabby could come across as nicer (and be better received) by changing how she engages, not just what she believes. Some practical ways:

        1. Drop the insults and name-calling
        Personal attacks, slurs, violent threats, doxxing posters, naming their home address and wife’s name and mocking language instantly shut down any chance of goodwill. Even people who might agree with her points will tune out once it turns hostile.

        2. Respond to ideas, not people
        Instead of attacking someone’s character (“meet me in Barstow,” etc.), focus on the argument itself. For example: criticize a policy, statistic, or sports take—without attacking the person posting it.

        3. Stop re-litigating old posts
        Digging up months-old comments about fighting posters in Barstow  to shame others keeps conflict alive. Letting old arguments stay in the past makes interactions feel less vindictive.

        4. Tone down repetition and spamming
        Posting the same accusations or threats of violence, threatening to show up at their place of residence  or using hundreds of aliases over and over reads as harassment, not debate. Fewer, calmer posts would go a long way.

        5. Change your tone

        A neutral or friendly tone matters more than “winning.” Even disagreeing politely (“We’ll have to agree to disagree” without threatening to attack them) changes how people perceive you.

        6. Model the behavior you want back
        If  Cowardly Gabby wants respect, she has to show it first. Calm, concise, and civil posts tend to de-escalate others—even in toxic threads.

        DON: Bottom line:
        Cowardly Gabby doesn’t need to change her opinions to be nicer—just her delivery. Less hostility, more restraint, less animal d e f e ca t i o n videos, less doxxing and stalking and insulting the wives of posters here  and a focus on discussion instead of domination would make her far more welcome….

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      3. KAM: You practice evil:

        Gabby

        September 25, 2025 at 11:10pm

        IS C H A R L E Y K I R K IN H E L L NOW ???

        DON: You will be soon, Cowardly Gabby

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      5. KAM: You wasted 26 years of your life trying to ruin this blog, Cowardly Gabby.

        DON: You need professional help.

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    1. KAM: Governor Mimbo offered his leadership and his state as the model for failing socialist Europe this week, proclaiming that “California is a stable and reliable partner” for Europe. The model includes high taxes, massive spending programs and greater bureaucratic regulations — precisely the policies that have driven the European economy into its current stagnation.

      DOIN: In other words, Democrats were in Europe to offer precisely what Governor Mimbo outwardly condemned.

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      1. GO FIND SOME JOY IN YOUR LIFE AND STOP SOUNDING LIKE A SCORNED LITTLE B I T CH ……..WHO’S CONSTANTLY WHINING AND CRYING ABOUT “EVERYTHING”

        IT MUST SUCK TO LIVE A SAD AND LONELY LIFE……

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      2. KAM: Cowardly Gabby is a false prophet. She claimed gloom and doom was coming:

        Gabby

        September 18, 2025 at 8:08 pm

        Major layoffs taking place all over the country. This wasn’t happening when B i d e n was prez. T r u m p said tariffs would build American wealth…… still laughing my a s s-off

        his approval rating continues to sink like an anchor

        DON: Now we discover the economy is booming with a 5.4% GDP growth rate, 2% inflation and decreased jobless claims! They should bring back the Old Testament era punishment for false prophets like Cowardly Gabby.

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  6. DON: It’s President’s Day. I believe in the future my name will be celebrated along with the 2 other guys.

    KAM: Everyone should have dreams

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    1. KAM: A Czech politician CALLED OUT H i l l a r y C l i n t on to her face over her T r u m p D e r a n g e m e n t S y n d r o m e and H i l l ar y absolutely LOST it. She is never confronted like this by the F a k e N e w s. Looks like you struck a nerve!

      DON: I loved how he was shamed by the minister for her personal animousity and wokeness than makes her completely unfit to speak at such conferences. He had to talk to her like she was a 4 year old and break the news to her there are only two g e n d e rs !

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    1. KAM: Gee why would anyone bash Kiffin when he took a preaseason #1 team and led them to 7-6 and a Sun Bowl defeat?

      DON: Only brainless rah rahs defend the hired help.

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