As usual, USC’s roster is full of double numbers or two guys wearing the same jersey number. Meanwhile, not a single player is wearing the once great No. 42. It was worn by Ricky Bell, Pat Cannemela, C.R. Roberts and Ronnie Lott. On second thought, better that no one wears it. I’m not sure anyone would be worthy of its tradition. Still waiting for Lincoln Riley to do anything with … Continue reading If It’s Friday It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
When I wrote that USC’s team photo was the worst in school history, I hit a nerve. I’ve heard from several people in the athletic dept. who said they were appalled by the quality of the team photo. “They really picked the worst room possible for the photo,” one said. Riley on whether USC would take anyone from the NFL who has eligibility remaining. “If … Continue reading USC Notes: Middle Linebacker Improvement Expected
It’s looking like Alex VanSumeren, the transfer from Michigan State, could start at defensive tackle for USC against San Jose State. The interesting part of that is it means Jide Abasiri and Jahkeem Stewart (the five-star sophomore) are fighting to start at the other tackle spot. They were projected as starters in the offseason but VanSumeren has shaken things up. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Shake Up On Defensive Line
Look at the USC team photos below from 1970 (in color) and then 1967. You didn’t have 800 staff members and you can see every player. Boy, it was a different world. Continue reading Tale Of Team Photos
USC coach Lincoln Riley praised true freshman Jonas Williams, who is competing for the backup QB spot with Sam Huard. “He’s pretty mature and his ability to communicate and operate for his age right now and is definitely on the higher end of the true freshman that I can remember bringing in throughout the years,” Riley said. Who was the genius who decided to stick … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: QB Earns Praise
With the season approaching, I can guarantee you one thing Gary Patterson is doing is trying to coach up the secondary. His pet position is safety and he knows the secondary is an issue. Too often with USC, the fanboy media just lists names and acts like everything will be great with the defensive backs as long as you say “Fight On” at the same … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Let’s Take A Close Look At Another Concern
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