Washington State swept Arizona this season after it defeated the Wildcats at McKale Center last night and is currently in first place in the Pac-12. How is USC doing? The Cougars were picked 10th in the Pac-12 media poll. USC was picked second. Five-star QB Julian Lewis, who is committed to USC, will visit Alabama on March 8; Georgia on March 14; Auburn on March 16; … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

You can make a case USC running backs coach Kiel McDonald, who is going to the Chargers, was just about the only coach to escape criticism the past 2 seasons. The defensive line (Shaun Nua) has been inconsistent; the linebackers (Brian Odom, Roy Manning) were unmemorable, the secondary (Donte Williams, Alex Grinch) was terrible. The offensive line was lousy (Josh Henson); the wide receivers disappointing … Continue reading USC Notes: A Position That Escaped Much Criticism

The Chargers are finalizing the hiring of USC running backs coach Kiel McDonald, according to Adam Schefter. Among the players McDonald coached at USC were Travis Dye, MarShawn Lloyd and Austin Jones. He also recruited last year’s freshmen, A’Marion Peterson and Quinten Joyner along with Mississippi State-transfer Jo’Quavious Marks. REACTION: McDonald is one of the few coaches who has escaped criticism the past 2 seasons … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Trojans Losing Coach To Harbaugh