I asked a coach who faced Caleb Williams the past 2 seasons for differences in the quarterback this year. “When he is in the pocket, he is as good as there is,” the coach said “Early in the season, he threw a couple balls that were dropped by the defense while he was running around. It was no harm, no foul. “But against Notre Dame, … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Perfomance Must Outweight Preening

Lincoln Riley is not at practice for the second straight day and resting at home per doctor’s orders. USC has elevated Kliff Kingsbury to acting assistant in Riley’s absence. Wide receivers coach Dennis Simmons will meet with reporters after practice. Continue reading Lincoln Riley Remains Out For Illness

Lincoln Riley isn’t the only one who missed a media appearance. Caleb Williams was not on the NIL-driven podcast the past two weeks that includes his name in the title. Between Williams pretending to place a crown on his head in recent games; saying lions don’t worry about sheep and looking checked out at the end of the Utah game, he hasn’t acquited himself too … Continue reading USC Notes: Adversity Can Be Revealing

One barometer I’ve used to judge past USC coaches was whether they were leaders of men. Specifically, I used this issue to criticize Paul Hackett, Lane Kiffin and Clay Helton. After 22 games at USC, it’s safe to say Lincoln Riley also has trouble in this category. He doesn’t strike me as true leader but more like an offensive coordinator-as-head coach. There’s a certain gravitas … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Leader Of Men Is Needed

USC coach Lincoln Riley is not making his weekly appearance on the “Trojans Live” radio show because he is “under the weather.” Instead, assistant head coach Dennis Simmons and defensive line coach Shuan Nua appeared on the show. Hopefully, Riley will feel well enough to speak to reporters tomorrow. Continue reading Lincoln Riley Too Ill To Do Radio Show