It will interesting to see how Pac-12 coaches adjust to defending USC and Lincoln Riley’s version of the Air Raid. The past few seasons, defensive coordinators experienced success by dropping eight players into pass coverage. That is not going to work now, especially because Caleb Williams can run. Also, Riley is expected to run the ball better than previous coordinator Graham Harrell and frankly his … Continue reading USC Notes: Pac-12 Coaches Can’t Run Same Defenses

WINNERS Jordan Addison He comes to USC armed with a Biletinikoff Award and an NIL package worth $3.5 million. Life is good. Salute to Troy The football kickoff dinner is back, albeit in June. More revenue for the athletic dept. Rick Caruso The campaign is going so good he was at a local restaurant Friday night instead of an L.A. mayoral debate. Pac-12 No more … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of Week

USC is bringing back the Salute to Troy football event, which was discontinued after 2018 because of lack of interest. In a twist, it will be held June 18 instead of the week before the season-opener, probably to capitalize on the interest in Lincoln Riley. The event will be held at Cromwell Field. Details will be announced next week, but it will include players, coaches, … Continue reading USC Brings Back Salute To Troy (And Wants To Yell About It)

The over/under for USC is 9.5 wins, according to BetOnline. Last year, the over/under was 9 victories. Lincoln Riley is only worth half a victory? Here’s the complete list of win totals for Power 5 schools: WIN TOTALS 2022 Regular Season Wins – Alabama Crimson Tide         Over/Under                                 10½ Note: They opened at 11½ in 2021. 2022 Regular Season Wins – Arizona Wildcats     Over/Under                                 2½ Note: … Continue reading USC Over/Under Season Win Total

Some things I wasn’t able to squeeze into Friday’s column: In 1956, you could buy a Trojans jacket at the Trojan shop. Note the sign in back, the “Trojane Shop” for women’s sportswear. I ran a picture of Life magazine covers with USC athletes Friday. Here are the four covers as they actually looked: USC All-American Ralph Vaughn The USC-Hollywood pipeline from the mid-1920’s to … Continue reading The USC Sunday Supplement