A USC coach told me Saturday night the QB’s have been a bright spot the first two days. But that’s expected when you are practicing in shorts the first few practices. Once USC wears pads, the running backs, linemen and other positions will get more opportunities to flash. That’s why you should take a lot with a grain of salt right now. Everyone is bigger, … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Who Looks Good?
If you are reading how great everyone looks at early USC practices, don’t forget the quarterback position. Jayden Maiava continues to make a case to start and so far Lincoln Riley has not announced anything regarding who starts. Miller Moss is obviously the favorite but Maiava’s been impressive since the spring. It’s too close to call at the moment. Things might not get settled until … Continue reading The QB Derby Remains In Full Swing
Maybe a good thing in this whole USC-Notre Dame debate is that NBC exerts some power over the Big Ten and also televises the Irish’s home games. There is no way NBC wants to lose that USC-Notre Dame game in South Bend that is always in prime time. So when Meathead Riley tells Jen Cohen to cancel the game, maybe they get overruled by NBC? … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Don’t Blame NIL; Blame NIL!
The good news is USC athletic director Jen Cohen finally answered a question about the USC-Notre Dame rivalry. The bad news is she didn’t rise to the level of enthusiasm that Notre Dame’s athletic director and coach have for the rivalry. “Tradition will always be important for us,” Cohen said on 710-AM. “I think that’s what seperates USC from a lot of other programs, and … Continue reading Jen Cohen Finally Addresses USC-Notre Dame Rivalry
This video is almost a Pac-12 level of underwhelming to announce the official start of the new Big Ten. Never been stronger. #B1GWelcome https://t.co/zi60CvZm98 — Big Ten Conference (@bigten) August 2, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Although he never played football before, Bell transferred and joined the USC football team for the 1943 season as a quarterback. Despite being a backup, he took over and started the final … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Much was made yesterday of USC defensive line coach Eric Henderson saying he can’t keep Bear Alexander “out of my office.” The preseason is always full of feel-good stories. Let’s see if it translates to the season. Does Alexander’s thirst for knowledge mean he will play hard on every play? Will he be a consistently dominating performer? That is what matters. Not how much time … Continue reading USC Notes: It’s Happy Season
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