The fate of Alex Grinch took up so much oxygen that another problem got overshadowed this week: Lincoln Riley has decided he does not need a special teams coach. Riley said he would elevate inside receivers coach Luke Huard to full-time. That means a potential spot for a special teams coach will not be created. Is it really more important to have an inside receivers … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: It’s Not Just Defense That Needs Help

Charles White, perhaps the greatest tailback in USC history, died today of cancer. He was 64. White won a national title, a Heisman Trophy, was a two-time unanimous All-American, won two Rose Bowl MVPs and is the all-time leading rusher in USC history (6,245 yards). He also won the Walter Camp, Maxwell and Pop Warner Awards after his senior season. White was the 27th overall … Continue reading USC Great Charles White Passes Away

Defensive end Anthony Lucas of Texas A&M is going to transfer to USC. Lucas was a four-star prospect from the Class of 2022. He chose USC over Arizona State. UCLA was also a finalist. Lucas played in just seven games with the Aggies and had 10 tackles. USC has now taken three transfers on the defensive line: Lucas, defensive tackle Kyon Barrs of Arizona and … Continue reading USC Adds Texas A&M Lineman

What does the rest of the Pac-12 think of Lincoln Riley saying he won’t change any coaches? “I expected it,” a Pac-12 coach told me. “I don’t think he wanted to change anything. These are his guys and he can’t get rid of them. He’s loyal to them. Sometimes that can bite you. It can even cost some (head coaches) their jobs.” Continue reading Lincoln Riley Doesn’t Surprise Other Pac-12 Coaches

Predictably, some of the fanboy media are clutching their pearls over the backlash from some fans to Alex Grinch being retained. One of their arguments is the players weren’t good enough. That’s obvious at some positions. The bigger question, however, is whether this staff can build a defense that can win a national title. This is where they say to trust Lincoln Riley and certainly … Continue reading Morning Buzz: It’s All About Whether USC Can Build An Elite Defense

Washington State offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston, who was graded the No. 1 pass-blocking guard in the nation by Pro Football Focus, is transferring to USC. Now I find some of the Pro Football Focus ratings to be strange and let’s face it, if you face a three-man rush or have Caleb Williams running around avoiding sacks, you are always likely to be graded higher. But … Continue reading USC Gets Coveted Offensive Line Transfer