If Lincoln Riley cared about the defense as much as his parking spot, USC would be in the College Football Playoff. Here is what needs to be rebuilt: At a minimum, USC needs to address these four areas. Even if they do, Riley needs to undergo a personality transformation or he can still hamstring the program with his stubborness. Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: A Four-Point Plan That Must Be Implemented
A new low for Lincoln Riley today. He showed up for this game as if it were Washington State. He didn’t look like he cared. His team went through the motions. The Coliseum was eerily quiet because the fans waited for something to happen that never did. I’ve seen plenty of unprepared USC football teams but this was one of the worst. Riley called a … Continue reading USC-UCLA: Lincoln Riley Has Lost It
First, my pick for the game: I think this game actually favors USC, as it faces a team with a spotty offense. Now USC’s defense has proved it can make any offense look good. But I think Caleb Williams and Co. will have some success against UCLA’s defense. So with that said, I’m taking USC, 45-28. Who do you like? Continue reading USC-UCLA Live Blog
One of the mysteries for a lot of ex-USC football players is why Dave Levy did not get hired to succeed John McKay. Levy said he was never told why he didn’t get the job but he believed USC president John Hubbard wanted someone who was not as close to McKay. “He had clashed with McKay and wanted someone with fewer ties,” Levy said. Another … Continue reading Friday Supplement: Venue Change For Blood Bowl
The UCLA equipment managers defeated the USC equipment managers, 71-48, at Howard Jones Field on Thursday night. Does anyone remember the Troyland Carnival? In 1959, it was the Friday night before the USC-UCLA game and held at Bovard Field, which makes me wonder if the football team practiced with a bunch of rides and booths on the field. There were 39 booths and games in … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
One of the coaches USC has identified as a candidate for defensive coordinator is Purdue coach Ryan Walters. That’s right, he is the head coach. Sources said USC is prepared to match Walters’ salary at Purdue ($4 million) if he is interested. It seems like a stretch but Walters has a good reputation as a defensive coordinator. Like I said, it might be a pipe … Continue reading A Candidate For Defensive Coordinator
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