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 … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Is USC Stronger Than Ever?
QUARTERBACK This was the Jayden Maiava we knew was still out there despite the offseason glazing. Now, will there be poor decisions in the marquee games or was this an aberration? Grade: C+ RUNNING BACKS A USC back finally broke 100 yards in a game this season but the running game still doesn’t look like last year. Grade: C WIDE RECEIVERS USCs top four pass … Continue reading USC-Louisiana Report Card
The website, L.A. Material, has a lengthy story on USC and its efforts to recover from scandals and financial problems. This line drew my attention: “Knowledgeable sources say some of USC’s biggest units — its engineering and medical schools and athletics department — continue to lose money.” The story does not elaborate but if the athletic dept. is losing money that is a problem, especially after … Continue reading A Contrary View On The Athletic Dept.
An Iowa band member has died Tuesday after suffering a heart attack in the extreme heat at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, according to a news release from the university’s band and music departments. Do people think it’s a great idea to play these games in this type of weather? USC was pushing to play Notre Dame in Week 0 and wanted to always open the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: An Early Start Isn’t A Great Idea
Here is the Big Ten’s response to the MAC saying today requesting that (the NCAA and CFP) recognize Western Michigan as the actual winner of their game vs. Michigan for purposes of their respective rankings, evaluations and selection deliberations. “The Big Ten stands by the statement released following the conclusion of the Western Michigan at Michigan game and the determination made by the replay officials. … Continue reading Notes: A Snow Day At USC
QUARTERBACK Jayden Maiava must think he’s playing a video game when facing these teams. He completed 23 of 25 passes against Fresno State. I’m waiting for him to complete is first 23 straight passes and then USC will try to compare it to when Aaron Rodgers completed his first 23 passes against No. 1-ranked USC in 2004. You know they would. Grade: A- RUNNING BACKS … Continue reading USC-Fresno State Report Card
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 