Remember in the spring and during the summer when we got the usual breathless reports on the improved strength and conditioning of the players?
So after three games, does USC look like it is a lot stronger than the non-Power 4 schools it played?
Has USC dominated the line of scrimmage this season? Does it look significantly different than a year ago? Does the veteran offensive line push the pile on a consistent basis?
Now, let’s be clear: This is not a criticism of the strength coach.
The point here is that every year, USC and the media overhype the impact of the strength coaches. It’s been going on for years. And people still buy it. Two years ago, USC famously claimed it added 1,400 pounds of muscle. The currrent strength claimed last year the team added 800 pounds of muscle in his first two months. There were even higher expectations going into this season.
The bottom line is a lot of schools have good strength coaches now. It’s why they get paid so much money.
So why big claims that raise false hopes?
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 
The Wolfman is center mass of the target yet again … despite CNW’s attempt to deflect and evade, the performance from the lines has been anything but impressive. Not seeing any Mike Patterson, Leonard Williams, Tyron Smith, or Sam Bakers (let alone Anthony Munoz or Gary Peters) out there. The defensive line has had flashes and shows promise, but the offensive line has been underwhelming against laughingstock opposition. Will hear the same old song and dance from CNW (Charles Nelson Wiley) until the losses start piling up (and probably including familiar physical beatdowns against the Ohio State and like programs), and then it will be the prima donna drama queen sneer and be dismissive routine until he keys on the gold nugget salvation excuse (injuries, we need another year to recruit, the schedule, travel … dog ate my homework …).
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Puck…I came back for this?
#FirstThingI’veReadOnInsideUSCInAWeekAndAHalf…
#NotFair!
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Just setting you a nice table my friend! Welcome back …
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That would be Gary Jeter you non I AI POS!
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Ah….I’m truly home again.
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KAM: I’m glad there is no criticism of the SC strength coach
DON: There is criticism about everyone else at SC.
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KAM: SC fans are pretty cool except during football season
DON: What do you expect when the team every year turns into the KEYSTONE KOPS
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Keystone Cops! Clever and on the money. We need the team to switch over to the Wild Bunch by September 26th.
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KAM: SPEAKING OF UPPER CASE, I WONDER IF BEST FRIEND TIREBITER HAS HEARD ANY WORD FROM MG
DON: GEORGE SAYS NO
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Hello from Maui —where poor Michael and Susan have been temporarily driven from their home due to the phucked up combination of plastic pipes and very corrosive water. Our stay at Mama’s Inn proved rather expensive —but the food was great.
As for USC, I am very nervous about how are defense is gonna react to a first rate, mobile QB [we looked very strong against a first time starter].
Looks like it’s all up to our skill players on offense [with possible help from a D-Line that will only get better].
Nice to be back! Love to all!
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Good to have you back, Michael!!
As you can see, the team is still paying homage to The Juice!!
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Good to be here, longtime friend!
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KAM: NOT TO SUGGEST ANYTHING DREADFUL HAS HAPPENED TO MG, BUT WITH THE DISAPPEARANCE OF CAL75 AND JUST OWNS YOU JUST NEVER KNOW
DON: WE ALL SHOULD HAVE IN OUR WILL THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE WOLF POSTERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ANY DEATH IN THE “FAMILY” SO WE CAN SAY OUR RESPECTUFUL BON VOYAGES
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Okay…I promise. [But don’t jinx me, good pal]!
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Darn it all, Ed. G, but could you please be more “respectuful” with your spelling?
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What has Mister Ed. G done now?
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