With Oregon ranked No. 1, it’s often noted that the Ducks are far ahead of other programs (like USC) when it comes to NIL. I’m not disputing that. But does anyone ever acknowledge the gulf that exists in intensity between Dan Lanning and Lincoln Riley? The simple truth is Lanning has outhustled Riley the past three years. He recruits harder than Riley, especially in Southern … Continue reading Morning Buzz: There’s A Gulf Between USC And Oregon And It’s Not Just NIL

UPDATED: It’s official: USC vs. Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 27 at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. Brett McMurphy reports USC will play in the Las Vegas Bowl against an SEC opponent, most likely Texas A&M. The opponent should become official after 1 p.m. PT. Well, at least their won’t be another Sun Bowl debacle. And the athletic dept. will breath a … Continue reading USC To Las Vegas Bowl*

The College Football Playoff is set, so now it’s time to fill out the rest of the bowl schedule. Jerry Palm still has USC playing Georgia Tech in the Sun Bowl. But Brett McMurphy has USC playing Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl. Things didn’t go so well for the Trojans the last time they played Georgia Tech in the Sun Bowl, when USC … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Difference Of Opinion On USC Bowl Site

I’m a little surprised by this because I’ve liked defensive end Sam Greene since he showed up in spring practice as an early enrollee and he was starting at the end of this season. He had 15 tackles and two QB hurries this season. Greene would have expected to be a key contributor next season but now Coach Henny will need to find someone else. Continue reading USC Notes: Sam Greene Enters Transfer Portal

Think back a week ago when the USC radio broadcast was emphasizing that the football program was in a better place than a year ago. Meanwhile, Arizona State is headed to the College Football Playoff. Arizona State! Lincoln Riley just went 6-6 in Year 3. Does Arizona State have any NIL? That’s usually the first excuse of the fanboys about USC’s shortcomings. It took two … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Who Had ASU In College Football Playoff Before USC?

Did you see the ESPN report that Oklahoma State wants Coach Mike Gundy to take a restructured contract and pay cut and have discussed firing him for cause if he doesn’t agree to the new contract? Can USC do something similar with Lincoln Riley? Would they even have the guts to try it if they could? This is going to be one of Carol Folt’s … Continue reading The USC Friday Column Supplement