USC Saturday Buzz: Will They Really Be Special Teams?

Even though the NCAA eased restrictions on the numbers of on-field coaches, Lincoln Riley has not hired a special teams coach. Instead, he is continuing to use special teams analyst Ryan Dougherty, worked with Riley at Oklahoma (2017-21) and then came to USC last season. So Riley is going with what he is comfortable with. We’ll see how that works out but Riley was raving … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Will They Really Be Special Teams?

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

With track and field currently dominating the Olympics, I can’t help but think about what is going to happen in 2028. Specifically, if you watch the daytime track and field sessions at the Stade de France in Paris, everyone looks very comfortable even on hot days because the stadium has a roof that provides shade for the fans. There will be no such luck for … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Morning Buzz: There Continues To Be Drama With QB Recruitment

USC has continued to “strengthen its relationship” with four-star QB Husan Longstreet of Corona Centennial, according to On3. Nothing I’ve heard from USC sources currently indicates Longstreet intends to flip his commitment. So what is USC up to? Isn’t USC going to get five-star QB Ju Ju Lewis, who remains committed to the Trojans? I have to say I tired of Lewis’ recruitment a long … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: There Continues To Be Drama With QB Recruitment