USC Notes: Gary Patterson Offers Unofficial Role For This Season

I don’t put a lot of stock in things that get said today or during USC training camp. The exception is Gary Patterson, because he knows what he is doing. Patterson said one of his roles — besides running the defense — is to be a resource for Lincoln Riley. “There’s not a lot of guys in this profession of the age that you can … Continue reading USC Notes: Gary Patterson Offers Unofficial Role For This Season

Morning Buzz: USC And Notre Dame Agree To Four-Game Series in 2030

USC and Notre Dame will resume their rivalry in 2030 for four seasons, the schools announced. The games will be played in Week 1 or Week 2 of the season. So what was point of ending the greatest intersectional rivalry in college football for four years? I’ll tell you. The Baby Man needed to get his way at USC. He doesn’t like the game being … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC And Notre Dame Agree To Four-Game Series in 2030

Lincoln Riley Identifies Candidates For Breakout Season

Wide receiver Tanook Hines is physically limited due to an undisclosed injury, according to Lincoln Riley, who said he expects Hines to be ready to go for USC’s season opener against San Jose State on Aug. 29. “Don’t expect anything overly serious with that at all,” Riley said. Freshman receiver Roderick Tezeno underwent an operation following a foot injury in the spring but is expected … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Identifies Candidates For Breakout Season

Saturday Buzz: USC Quietly Opens Camp

I hit a nerve Friday when I mentioned freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley was 20 years old. So is freshman safety Madden Riordan. One interesting aspect of this is that under the NCAA’s new “five for five” eligibility plan, the five-year window starts upon full-time college enrollment or the year after turning 19. For a quarterback, that might become an issue. This is also what … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Quietly Opens Camp

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Did you know USC freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley turned 20 this week? A 20-year-old freshman. Freshman safety Madden Riordan is also 20. Meanwhile, fellow freshman wide receiver Boobie Feaster turned 17 in late May. Speaking of age, former USC defensive lineman Solomon Tuliaupupu is on the Montana roster for his ninth season of eligibility. He is 26 years old. He was in the same recruiting … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column