There weren’t an overabundance of recruiting services when Don Mosebar came to USC in 1979 but he was Parade magazine’s Outstanding Lineman in the Nation. He also made Coach and Athlete magazine’s Super 11 (top 11 players in the country) and the Visalia, Calif., native was a unanimous pick as Northern California Player of the Year. That’s a legitimate five star. No wonder he started … Continue reading The USC Friday Column Supplement
Lincoln Riley said incoming freshman Tackett Curtis is the No. 1 linebacker recruit in the nation. Does that mean he’ll start? Here is what USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch said in his review of the season: “The feeling is you feel awful and if you’re not careful you’re going to point fingers. Take ownership in it. We didn’t finish. And we haven’t done that for … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Here’s the weirdest story of Signing Day: Five-star safety Peyton Bowen decommitted from Notre Dame; committed to Oregon; decommitted from Oregon and committed to Oklahoma in a span of 24 hours. Bowen’s commitment also gave Oklahoma fans a talking point. With the signing of Peyton Bowen, Oklahoma’s 2023 recruiting class moves to the No. 5 spot per 247Sports composite metric The #Sooners never landed a … Continue reading A Strange Signing Day Story
North Carolina cornerback Tony Grimes committed to Texas A&M today. Grimes visited USC last weekend and was a five-star prospect in high school. Continue reading USC Transfer Portal Target Makes Decision
The fact Jordan Addison is skipping the Cotton Bowl is pretty standard these days with marquee players and not surprising. But . . . the one thing that doesn’t sit right is USC brought the No. 3 out of retirement just for him and he can’t play his final game. That doesn’t exactly live up to any ideals of being a Trojan or honoring the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Final Thought On Jordan Addison
I’m sure I will be the only one to say this but if a year ago, when Lincoln Riley was hired, someone said, “Are you happy USC has the 13th-ranked recruiting class by Rivals for the Class of 2023” would you be thrilled? Go back and read your own comments 12 months ago before you try here to argue that you wouldn’t be disappointed. Read … Continue reading A Good-But-Not-Great Signing Day For USC
