I answered some questions about USC with a Washington web site, including whether Lincoln Riley is on the hot seat. I always get a kick out of schools that love having a rivalry with USC but rely heavily on players from Southern California. Washington’s entire five-man starting secondary is from Southern California and backup nickel back Dyson McCutcheon is the son of former USC star … Continue reading The USC Friday Notes Column Supplement

For the people who think USC is 3 plays from being 7-1. Why was it playing three teams it was better than (Michigan, Minnesota, Maryland) so close that one play could determine the outcome? Anyone else sick of hearing about the recruiting saga of Julian Lewis? Lincoln Riley said he preferred fruity candy to chocolate in a Big Ten Conference Halloween video. Figures. USC has … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

In games played outside the Pacific Standard Time Zone, USC is 3-9 against the spread since the start of 2021. In a stat yesterday, it should have said Lincoln Riley is 14-9 against the spread at USC in Pacific Time Zone games, according to The Action Network. Lincoln Riley today: “”I don’t know there’s any position that we spend more time recruiting on than guys on … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Could Have 8-Year Player

Lincoln Riley is 14-9 against the spread, according to The Action Network. As a road favorite, USC has lost three straight games outright and has lost six consecutive games against the spread. One of the big perks for working at USC was the Tuition Assistance Benefits package, which allowed employees who worked 15 years to send their kids to the university for free. USC eliminated … Continue reading USC Notes: Some Betting Trends

When Lincoln Riley was looking for a defensive coordinator, one of the issues was whether any candidates (like Jim Leonhard) would enjoy Riley’s aversion to playing complementary football. In other words, do you want to coach the defense when Riley doesn’t care how much time his defense is on the field? Or doesn’t call plays to run some clock and give the defense a rest? … Continue reading The USC Defense Rarely Rests

QUARTERBACK Miller Moss was solid and did not have any turnovers. But was this more the result of the quality of the opponent than anything Moss or the offense did? Grade: B- RUNNING BACK Woody Marks had 20 touches in the game and USC ran only 43 plays. He’s the offensive MVP. People keep saying Quinten Joyner should get more carries and he rushed three … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Rutgers Report Card