Some coaches, like Chip Kelly, like to practice in the morning. Others like Pete Carroll at USC practiced in the afternoon. Lincoln Riley does both. Here is what he plans for the season: Tuesdays: 8:10 a.m. Wednesdays: 4 p.m. Thursdays: 8:50 a.m. What is unusual about this is the challenge it probably posed for the academic counselors. Players can’t have morning classes on Tuesday/Thursday or … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Will Mix It Up At Practices

It will be helpful when USC puts out a depth chart because a lot of fans I know still can’t name at least half the team. Lincoln Riley said Saturday that he expects the lineup to change because of daily competition in practice. “There will be somebody this year that’s a starter in Game 1 that isn’t in Game 5, and somebody that’s on the … Continue reading With Season Two Weeks Away, How Familiar Are You With USC?

Tennessee fans have been complaining about USC’s alleged lack of action regarding the eligibility of wide receiver Bru McCoy with a social media campaign aimed at Mike Bohn and Lincoln Riley. Any USC fan could attest that the university moves at its own speed when it comes to doing business, especially involving an athlete who faced any type of disciplinary action. Well, the Vols fans’ … Continue reading Did Tennessee Fans Get USC To Act On Bru McCoy?

Lincoln Riley said the left-tackle position is still not settled with Bobby Haskins and Courtland Ford battling to start. I know this: Haskins will play so at worst there will be some rotation but Haskins will play. The rest of the line is fairly set: Andrew Vorhees (left guard), Brett Neilon (center), Justin Dedich (right guard) and Jonah Monheim (right tackle) Riley mentioned Ceyair Wright … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Training Camp Officially Over

Here’s a few more photos from 1988. USC linebackers Delmar Chesley (center) and Scott Ross (right) try to recover a fumble vs. Oklahoma. Erik Affholter makes a catch in the No. 2-ranked Trojans’ 27-10 loss to No. 1 Notre Dame. With three dorms permanently closed at USC and Fluor Tower recently demolished, here’s a picture of the still-standing Birnkrandt dorm from 1988. And a wider … Continue reading The USC Friday Column Supplement