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USC Saturday Buzz: A Take On State Of The Program

Former USC linebacker Willie McGinest was recently on the All the Smoke podcast and this was one comment about the current state of the football program.

“We haven’t done what we are supposed to do. We fell short. He has delivered a Heisman Trophy winner in Caleb Williams. But as far as the standard for the school we have underchieved and we need to get back to where we need to be and hopefully it starts next year.”

  • USC’s assistant coaches met the media yesterday. Rob Ryan was not in attendance. Now it’s not surprise because USC announced Mike Ekeler and AJ Howard as linebacker coaches.

But . . . one would think USC might at least announce Ryan’s situation given the high profile he enjoys and the attention he got at press conferences last season.

  • Gary Patterson spoke again yesterday and listening to him, I’m sure I’m not the only one who thinks he sounds better than the head coach.

14 thoughts on “USC Saturday Buzz: A Take On State Of The Program”

  2. I don’t believe Gary Patterson has any interest in being a head coach anywhere….it’s no different than being a: MD instead of a NP….a teacher instead of a substitute…a ‘Head of Department’ instead of a tenured professor…..a CEO instead of a Executive VP….in other words he has all the gain w.o. the concomitant head aches of ‘command’. He been there and done that

    This will be a great year because it is expected to be and Riley knows 5 years is the max anyone can expect per the ‘buyout’ unless your Brian Kelly and LSU….

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      1. KAM: USC Trojans’ NCAA Tournament ChancesRecent Performance

        The USC Trojans faced a significant setback with a 71-70 loss to the Oregon Ducks, who are currently at the bottom of the Big Ten standings. This defeat has put USC’s hopes of making the NCAA Tournament in jeopardy. The Trojans now hold an overall record of 18-9 and a 7-9 record in conference play.Current Standing

        USC is currently on the NCAA Tournament bubble. Following their recent losses, including a heavy defeat to Illinois, their chances of securing an at-large bid have dropped to around 50%. If the season ended today, they might still be in contention for one of the last spots from the Big Ten, which is expected to send multiple teams to the tournament.Upcoming Challenges

        To improve their chances, USC needs to perform well in their remaining four regular-season games. They must aim for at least a 3-1 record and make a strong showing in the Big Ten Tournament. Key matchups include two games against their rival, the UCLA Bruins, and a rematch against the Washington Huskies, who previously defeated them.

        DON: The Trojans’ path to the NCAA Tournament is challenging, and they must quickly regain momentum against UCLA at Pauley Pavillion Tuesday to secure their spot.

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    2. KAM: Everything was going so well until the censor deleted this post:

      “KAM: USC mens hoops leading the Duckies by 6!

      DON: A must win to make the tourney.”

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    4. buck up, MickeyG, SC and Gutties are the “last two in” according to ESPN. The clash between Muscle-Man and Scrappy Mick May be for a ticket to March Madness!!!

      #SheStillAimsHigh

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  4. True that – hey BTW any truth to what that auditor that got canned by Jarmond uhhh yeah Stephen Agostini. Man ucla….just a microcosm of what demoncrat control always does anywhere it lands…anywhere….it’s Saigon 1975 and the last Huey is up and away….demoncratland….
    You know the drill distraction skits – ready?
    ‘….climate change…’ ‘ICE out…’ ‘…trannies with a gun are safe to be around…’ ‘…LAFD and Bass and Gavie…’

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    1. Alv—We ignore the dangers in Gavie/Bass’ policies at our own peril…. even if Charlie is clever enough to make them seem like something other than a suicide pact…

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