Thanks, Enfield! (Updated)

Whenever I criticized Andy Enfield last year, the rebuttal was always the same: But he is bringing in a great recruiting class! The talented recruits are here but is the team substantially different? Enfield teams cannot protect leads, play smart in crunch time or offer any type of consistency in the final minutes. Arizona State went more than 11 minutes without a field in the … Continue reading Thanks, Enfield! (Updated)

USC Recruiting Class Wasn’t “Sexy” For A Reason

Clay Helton said USC’s recruiting class was not “sexy” because it had so many linemen. But isn’t the real issue that it did not have a quarterback, tailback, linebacker or defensive back? But USC would have sacrificed five recruits for linebacker Justin Flowe. It would have found room for defensive back Darion Green-Warren, quarterback Bryce Young, wide receiver Kris Hutson or defensive back Dwight McGlothern. … Continue reading USC Recruiting Class Wasn’t “Sexy” For A Reason

USC Morning Buzz: Another Urban Meyer Encounter

Someone I know ran into Urban Meyer this week at a Washington, D.C., hotel and told him he should coach at USC. “I’m done coaching,” Meyer said. “That’s probably what he tells everybody,” said the person, who did not believe Meyer. As usual, it’s always worth noting Carol Folt never wanted Meyer at USC. For one thing, he would have had all those recruits who wanted to … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Another Urban Meyer Encounter

Austin Jackson, Michael Pittman Invited To NFL Combine

USC offensive tackle Austin Jackson and wide receiver Michael Pittman were the only Trojans invited to the NFL combine. LSU had 16 players invited; Michigan and Ohio State 11; Alabama and Georgia 10. Full list below: » Trey Adams, OL, Washington» Hakeem Adeniji, OL, Kansas» McTelvin Agim, DL, Arkansas» Salvon Ahmed, RB, Washington» Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State» Cam Akers, RB, Florida State» Bradlee Anae, DL, … Continue reading Austin Jackson, Michael Pittman Invited To NFL Combine