Does it matter that USC lists Raleek Brown as a wide receiver on its roster? He played slot back in the spring but Lincoln Riley said the reason he didn’t spend any time at running back was because of a soft-tissue injury. It may just be Riley will play Brown at both spots but primarily the slot. But let’s remember Brown was a five-star prospect … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: A Move For The Good Of Offense?
A memorial service for running back C.R. Roberts will be held at USC’s Tutor Campus Center (TCC 450) on Saturday, August 4th at 10 a.m. A reception will be held at 11:30 a.m. But he did repeat the emerging spin that new suitors are suddenly courting the Pac-12. “The longer we wait for our media deal the better our options are,” he said. There was … Continue reading Pac-12 Media Day/Friday Column Supplement
Lincoln Riley gave a professional performance at Pac-12 media day. He broke out some cliches and didn’t say anything crazy. Which is what you would expect at a media day. Here are some select quotes: “You can’t do everything in one year. You can make dramatic changes, but not everything.” On the difference of being in Year 2 at USC: “We’re not focused on the … Continue reading Lincoln Riley’s Pac-12 Media Day Highlights
Four-star talback Taylor Tatum of Longview, Texas, will make his college commitment today. It’s an Oklahoma-USC battle for Tatum, who 247 lists as the No. 1 back in the nation. This is immediately one of my new all-time favorite USC-UCLA photos. I don’t know how this dog got on the court or what the backstory is but the instant canine legend is there, right on … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC allowed fans to make online reservations today for spots to tailgate on campus before football games. The system crashed in about 15 minutes. Not disclosed: The salaries of defensive analysts Clancy Pendergast and Greg Burns, who are both former USC assistants. Let me just say if USC was forced to reveal its staff salaries, people would be aghast. For example, Donte Williams makes more … Continue reading USC Notes: Tailgate Reservations System Crashes
USC was picked to win the Pac-12 in the preseason media poll of 36 media members who cover the league. The Trojans received 25 of the 36 first-place votes. Here is the full poll: Following are the results of the preseason media poll (points 12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 with first-place votes in parentheses): Total Points 1. USC (25) 413 2. Washington (4) 367 3. Utah (6) 359 4. … Continue reading USC Picked To Win Pac-12 In Preseason Poll
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