Morning Buzz: Has USC Played A Good Team?

Has USC played a good team yet? Oregon is unranked and has two losses. Do the Ducks still qualify as a good team? Do they have to win the rest of their games? Penn State is 3-3. Rutgers is 1-4. Washington is an unmitigated disaster at 3-3 and sinking fast. Then there were the three Tomato Cans that USC played in nonconference games. Remember, I … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Has USC Played A Good Team?

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My Analysis Of USC’s Victory Over Penn State

Lincoln Riley celebrated USC’s victory over Penn State like he won the national title last night. But that was almost nothing compared to after the game, when he went both barrels at everyone who ever questioned him. “Nobody in the world gave us a chance to come in and win this game, and we did it,” Riley said. “We did it our way. “We didn’t … Continue reading My Analysis Of USC’s Victory Over Penn State

Saturday Buzz: Pick USC-Penn State Score After Washington Demolished

Did you watch Iowa demolish Washington? Now those of you who think I grade USC harshly in my report cards know why. That win over Washington wasn’t impressive in any way. Washington had minus-3 yards rushing against Iowa. The Huskies had 116 yards rushing against USC. So what is your score prediction now for the Penn State game? Penn State has over 110,000 tickets out … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Pick USC-Penn State Score After Washington Demolished

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

USC flew to Penn State on Thursday and it’s not an easy trip. The Trojans landed in in the capital city of Harrisburg and it’s still a 90-mile drive to State College. Large planes cannot land or take off at State College Airport because the runway is too short. I’ve been to State College several times and most people fly to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or even … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Notes: This Might Be Last Chance To Get Running Game Right

If USC can’t run the ball against Penn State, will it be able to run the ball against any team on the schedule the rest of the season? The Nittany Lions’ rushing defense ranks 97th nationally. Now I am not saying I actually believe this, but this is the view USC’s website shows for a $600 ticket to the Ohio State game. The shade is … Continue reading USC Notes: This Might Be Last Chance To Get Running Game Right