Freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley is listed as out for the Rutgers game. But how long will he be out? As usual, Lincoln Riley has not said. But it feels like it could be longer than a game. Does this tweet from fellow freshman wide receiver Bobbie Feaster offer a hint? USC doesn’t need Mosley for the Rutgers game but it would definitely use him … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: How Long Will Trent Mosley Be Out?
Notre Dame and Nebraska have agreed to a home-and-home series that will feature games at Lincoln on October 30, 2032 and South Bend on October 29, 2033. Now wait a minute. Lincoln Riley, USC and the fanboys have been preaching incessantly that it is impossible for a Big Ten team to play Notre Dame in the midst of an arduous conference schedule. It’s not fair. … Continue reading Look Who’s Playing Notre Dame In October
Remember in the spring and during the summer when we got the usual breathless reports on the improved strength and conditioning of the players? So after three games, does USC look like it is a lot stronger than the non-Power 4 schools it played? Has USC dominated the line of scrimmage this season? Does it look significantly different than a year ago? Does the veteran … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Is USC Stronger Than Ever?
QUARTERBACK This was the Jayden Maiava we knew was still out there despite the offseason glazing. Now, will there be poor decisions in the marquee games or was this an aberration? Grade: C+ RUNNING BACKS A USC back finally broke 100 yards in a game this season but the running game still doesn’t look like last year. Grade: C WIDE RECEIVERS USCs top four pass … Continue reading USC-Louisiana Report Card
Is Terrell Anderson, the transfer from North Carolina State, going to play wide receiver soon? He has yet to catch a pass. That puts him in the same company as defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart in terms of contribution. Wide receiver Tanook Hines did not catch a pass in the last game and may not have played. He came back from injury vs. Fresno State. So … Continue reading USC Notes: Trojans Still Waiting For Players
Louisiana rushed for 146 yards, which is more yards against USC than San Jose State and Fresno State combined for in the first two games. Louisiana also finished with 358 total yards and averaged 6.9 yards per play. That’s a warning for Gary Patterson although some will merely attribute it to the reserves playing. Do those same people point out USC rushed for 84 of … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Warning Sign From Louisiana Game
