Lincoln Riley described his game-week practice schedule and it’s not all that different than what Pete Carroll did at USC. That will please USC fans, who hated Clay Helton’s less-strenuous schedule. You know who else might not like that practice schedule? Some of the players. LenDale White used to say he sometimes missed Tuesday practices because he didn’t want to get hurt. Keyshawn Johnson famously … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Practices Are Going To Be Cracking

A USC season-ticket holder called to say he couldn’t access his tickets on the GameDay app today. It eventually worked but then he wondered if USC was scrimmaging Washington State on Thursday? Continue reading Have You Had Problems With Your USC Tickets?

Former USC halfback Ernie Zampese, who was better known as a successful NFL offensive coordinator, has died. He was 86. Zampese was a left halfback at USC in 1955-56 and made his mark despite playing with star tailbacks Jon Arnett and C.R. Roberts. In 1956, Zampese was third in rushing (500 yards), second in passing, third in scoring and third in total offense. He was … Continue reading USC Halfback/NFL Guru Ernie Zampese Dies

I get why USC has to create hype videos for NIL. It needs to come up with something to impress recruits. What is less clear to me is why some media feel the need to cheer on whatever BLVD Studios announces? What’s in it for them? Are they invested somehow in this? If you cover the team, you don’t need to cheer on endorsements, unless … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: NIL Hype Videos Excite Certain Crowd

With the season six days away, here’s a reality that will hit some fans this week: Lincoln Riley’s debut vs. Rice will be on the Pac-12 Network. That’s a harsh reality for some people, especially if you do not get the Pac-12 Network. And it is not a given every sports bar or restaurant has the network. Plenty of fans have told me in the … Continue reading USC Plays Rice On Saturday If You Can Watch It