How Much Is Lincoln Riley To Blame For Oklahoma’s Woes?

I’m generally uninterested in the way USC and especially Oklahoma fans troll each other. But long-time columnist Berry Tramel of the Oklahoman newspaper has written a column about Oklahoma’s current woes. Excerpts: “After Caleb Williams exited and five quality Sooner defenders were taken in the NFL Draft, Brent Venables was left with a roster void of difference-makers. This might be the least-talented OU roster since the … Continue reading How Much Is Lincoln Riley To Blame For Oklahoma’s Woes?

A Change With The USC Offensive Line?

When left tackle Bobby Haskins was hurt and left the game Saturday, he got replaced by Mason Murphy. It was hard to tell at the time if it was because Courtland Ford was still overcoming some injury or there was another issue. But Lincoln Riley said putting Murphy in felt like the “right decision.” Ford didn’t even play Saturday. Riley hasn’t mentioned an injury. So … Continue reading A Change With The USC Offensive Line?

Morning Buzz: USC-Washington State Report Card

QUARTERBACK Everything is relative. Caleb Williams offered a fairly pedestrian performance. Would you trade him? Nope. Some of it is the shoddy pass protection. Some of it is an inability to handle that defensive formation Oregon State originated and Washington State copied. It’s up to the coaches to fix it. Grade: C- RUNNING BACK I’m high on Travis Dye. Actually, I’ve been a fan since … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Washington State Report Card

USC Basketball Recruiting Heats Up

Arrinten Page, a four-star power forward from Marietta, Ga., has committed to USC. Page (6-9, 225) chose USC over Cincinnati, Indiana, Miami and Missouri. Now here is where things get interesting. Page’s teammate at Wheeler High School is five-star point guard Isaiah Collier, who will announce his commitment on November 16. Collier is considering USC, Cincinnati, Michigan and UCLA. Last week, USC got a commitment from … Continue reading USC Basketball Recruiting Heats Up

Caleb Williams’ Heisman Odds Finally Dip

Caleb Williams is now listed at 12/1 to win the Heisman Trophy according to BetOnline. He was 5/1 last week and 6/1 the week before that. The good news for Williams is he is still No. 3 on the odds’ list behind Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud and Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker. UCLA QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson is fourth at 16/1. By the way, has anyone … Continue reading Caleb Williams’ Heisman Odds Finally Dip

USC Real Estate Transaction Of The Day

Did you see Byron Allen, the former comedian turned business mogul, paid $100 million for a Malibu estate? The home belonged to USC mega-donor Wayne Hughes, who died in 2021. His daughter, Tammy Hughes Gustavson, sold the home. She is a member of the USC Board of Trustees. The deal represents the most ever paid for a home by an African-American buyer in the U.S. … Continue reading USC Real Estate Transaction Of The Day