This is the spin that Lincoln Riley wants, to say the 110,000-square foot McKay Center, which opened in 2012, is “average at best.” It’s a rationalization for the $200-million football building that Riley demanded as soon as he got hired. It’s funny this video highlights the McKay Center while criticizing it. USC hopes the new, much-needed $200 million performance center takes the Trojans to another … Continue reading USC Notes: Football Spin At Its Best/Worst

USC opens its season against Missouri State, which is making its FBS debut. “USC will do whatever it wants in the season opener,” College Football News unsurprisingly writes in its season preview of the Bears. Lincoln Riley must be thrilled. Five-star QB Ryder Lyons of Folsom, Calif., who at one time was considered a top prospect for USC, committed to BYU. Dept. of Oops! USC … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: When Is Northwestern Game?

USC has offered a scholarship to 6-10 forward Kyle Sanders of Campbell Hall High School. He is the son of former USC basketball player Yamen Sanders. Kyle Sanders just transferred from Bishop Montgomery to Campbell Hall. Defensive lineman Luke Wafle, who committed to USC this week, is reportedly getting more than $2 million in NIL, according to On3. That’s a pretty good deal because it’s … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Like Father, Like Son For USC?

If the Big Ten and SEC cannot agree on expanding the College Football Playoff and it remains 12 teams, will that be the excuse Lincoln Riley needs to adandon the Notre Dame game? Never mind that four Big Ten teams made it last year in the 12-team format. He wants four guaranteed slots. Actually, he wants USC to be guaranteed a playoff slot. That’s how … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Here Is What Lincoln Riley Wants

Brandon Arrington, the No. 1 cornerback in the nation, committed to Texas A&M on Thursday. At one time, USC was a strong contender for Arrington. USC track coach Quincy Watts would have loved to get him too. Arrington won the high school 100 meters at the Mt. SAC Relays in April with a time of 10.21 seconds. He’s also basically a local because he is … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Luke Wafle, a top 85 player from Princeton, N.J., committed to USC today. The defensive end chose the Trojans over Ohio State. He is the No. 6-ranked defensive end in the nation by Rivals. EJ Neal, a 6-5 guard from Sacramento State, committed to USC. He averaged 8 points per game last season. Neal previously played at Idaho and City College of San Francisco. Continue reading USC Notes: Double Commitment Thursday