Former USC tailback Kenan Christon is expected to transfer to San Diego State. Christon is from San Diego so a move back home makes sense. He is a loss because he didn’t just play football, he was a contributor on the track team. Christon also had explosiveness, which seemed to be lacking from most tailbacks at USC in recent years. But it seems like he … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Kenan Christon To San Diego State
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
I spoke to a donor who spent some time around Carol Folt during graduation week and said the USC president exuded more confidence than ever. “She’s having a good year, that’s the impression conveyed,” the donor said. “She was proud of hiring Lincoln Riley but really there was a lot of talk and anticipation about Rick Caruso becoming mayor and how USC will benefit from … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Lot Of Confidence From Power Circles
