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. On linebacker Shane Lee: “He got banged up in the game last week. We expect him to be fully available.” Riley said wide receiver … Continue reading Thursday With Lincoln Riley

Caleb Williams said Wednesday, “at the end of the day we are 5-0.” USC is undefeated as it heads into the Washington State game. But are some people letting their euphoria overshadow the schedule? USC’s beaten underwhelming Rice, awful Stanford, overhyped Fresno State, plucky Oregon State and turmoil-ridden Arizona State. We all knew the schedule was relatively easy so being 5-0 is where USC would … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Where’s The Major Test For USC?

Has anyone been underrated this season for USC? I’m talking about guys who don’t get a lot of headlines. Someone like linebacker Eric Gentry gets a lot of praise, so he’s not underrated. I think an underrated player is defensive tackle Tyrone Taleni, who has quietly put together some solid games. He had three tackles and 1.5 sacks vs. Arizona State. He’s a transfer from … Continue reading Who Are Your Underrated USC Players?

I give Su’a Cravens credit. Even though he works for USC on its Coliseum pre-game and post-game radio shows, he isn’t afraid to say what he thinks. Even when USC is promoting its awful yellow tights that are being worn by some players and now Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey. “I hate em!!! Bring thw Red Tights.” As you can see, Cravens’ colleague Max Browne is … Continue reading A Dissenting Opinion On Uniform Change

The USC coaches are most worried this week about Washington State’s outside pass rush. USC’s been rotating Bobby Haskins and Courtland Ford at left tackle. Ford got only 14 snaps last week but he is healthier this week and should play more. He had a holding penalty that nullified an 82-yard TD pass from Caleb Williams to Mario Williams. “This will be our biggest game … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Big Test For Offensive Tackles

It’s assumed Gary Bryant will enter the transfer portal but I hear he’s suited up for practice this week. Why is that surprising? You don’t want to risk injury with two years of eligibility left at another school. Wide receiver Terrell Bynum has been bothered by a shoulder injury so he’s questionable. Continue reading USC Night Notes: Wide Receiver Update