It’s time for you to pick the score for the USC-Washington State game. The Trojans are 13-point favorites. I’ll pick my score later today. Remember Chris Thompson, the linebacker transfer from Auburn? He hasn’t played this season to my knowledge but he’s been hurt. Norco 77, Murrieta Valley 76 (OT). First class to find our next class ✌️ Mater Dei 🆚 St John Bosco pic.twitter.com/ujsP6y1345 … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Who Wins USC-Washington State Game?

Lincoln Riley is at tonight’s big St. John Bosco-Mater Dei game, where he can scout all the Division I prospects like QB Elijah Brown and DE Matayo Uiagalelei. Continue reading Lincoln Riley Sighting

Silas Demary, a four-star point guard from Lincolnton, N.C., committed to USC today. He is a Class of 2023 prospect. Demary chose USC over Tennessee, VCU, and St. John’s and North Carolina State. USC was considered the favorite because Demary liked that Enfield wants to return a two-point guard offense he ran at Florida Gulf Coast. Demary was born in Los Angeles although his family lives in Raleigh, N.C. Continue reading USC Gets Point Guard Commitment

The USC coaching staff is known for its Oklahoma ties. But it really has strong Washington State ties. Alex Grinch was the Cougars’ defensive coordinator from 2015-17. USC assistant head coach Dennis Simmons was wide receivers coach at Washington State from 2012-14. Linebackers coach Roy Manning held the same position at Washington State from 2015-17. Inside linebackers coach Brian Odom was a quality control assistant … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Remember I spoke about morale at Heritage Hall last week. I hear Ed Stewart, the new Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director who came from the Big 12, is supposed to have a big meeting with many departments to smooth out feelings of ill will toward the recruiting dept. “People don’t want to help the recruiting dept.,” a senior official said. “They are driving people up … Continue reading Tales From Heritage Hall

Lincoln Riley said an important aspect of his job is to coach the coaching staff and make leaders within the program. “There better be consistency in the messages or people are going to be splintering off in different directions,” Riley said. Continue reading Thursday With Lincoln Riley