An NFL coach asked me recently what USC’s strengths were next season? I thought this would be a simple question but then I had to provide an answer. After I got past he wide receivers, I really couldn’t immediately find a legitimate strength. The secondary? Nope. The offensive line? Nope. The linebackers? Not yet though I like Palaie Gaoteote. The tailbacks? Maybe but not proven yet. … Continue reading What Is The Spine Of Next Year’s USC Team?
USC will not host Oregon and Oregon State at the Galen Center next season or travel to Cal and Stanford as part of its 18-game Pac-12 schedule. Missing Cal is probably the easiest road game in the conference next season so that’s not a plus. The Pac-12 announced it will go to a 20-game conference schedule for the 2020-21 season. Boogie Ellis, a point guard … Continue reading USC Back In Mix For Top Recruit?
When Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott said Wednesday, “I looked around the room in our football coaches’ meeting and I felt very good,” was he ever looking at Clay Helton? He could have been looking at the Washington coaches (Chris Petersen, Mike Leach), David Shaw (Stanford) or Kyle Whittingham (Utah). After that, who else? Did Justin Wilcox (Cal) inspire confidence? Chip Kelly (UCLA) still has some gravitas … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Is This What Inspires Confidence?
Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei of St. John Bosco announced his final two choices are Clemson and Oregon. He will make his final decision Sunday and Clemson is the frontrunner. Uiagalelei is the No. 1-ranked player overall in the nation per Rivals. USC decided long ago to focus on Mater Dei QB Bryce Young instead. Continue reading DJ Uiagalelei Narrows School Choices
Larry Scott is speaking at the Pac-12 meetings. Some highlights (lowlights): “We all believe our (league’s) fans think we’ve got the worst officiating in the country. Each of our fans tell us so.” “Our schools feel a great deal of financial pressure. They are falling behind (other Power 5 conferences).” “Our teams don’t break records (in paying coaches).” “I looked around the room in our … Continue reading Larry Scott On State Of Pac-12
The family of a Chinese student admitted to Stanford paid $6.5 million to William “Rick” Singer, according to the Los Angeles Times. This was the big fish everyone wondered about when the charges first came out because the federal govt. did not name the family involved. USC dodged a bad headline on this one. USC has created a new position, senior vice president and chief … Continue reading Most Ridiculous Items Of The Day
