I wish USC could have sent Gary Patterson to Big Ten media day but assistant coaches do not go to the event. That’s too bad because I think Patterson is the best thing to happen to USC this year. He will be organization and maturity to the defense and coaching staff. Now will that be enough to turn USC into a Collge Footbal Playoff contender? … Continue reading Notes: Here’s The Best Thing To Happen To USC
Here’s an interview with Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua where he says he believes the series with USC resume at some point. Now here is the point: When have you ever seen USC athletic director Jen Cohen speak on camera about the USC-Notre Dame series? She’s always hidden behind print interviews or let minions do the talking. But she doesn’t front up and do … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Notre Dame Believes USC Series Will Resume
Now that we’ve experience media day, the next cliche of summer is upon us: Who gained or lost weight? Two years ago, USC’s staff bragged about how the team gained 1,400 pounds. It made a big difference, right? I don’t care about weight. I care about performance. But Floyd Bouchard gained 10 pounds (305 to 315)! King Miller gained 10 pounds (215 to 225)! Jide … Continue reading USC Notes: Another Rite Of Summer
Here was a quote from Lincoln Riley yesterday that wasn’t earth-shattering but still telling. “The standard is championships every year… it’s USC,” Riley said. What Riley said it’s true. It’s also similar to what he said at his introductory press conference in 2021. But maybe Riley should spend more time explaining why he hasn’t upheld the standard? What’s he done wrong the past four years? … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Measures The Standard For USC
Media days are almost always uneventful. Today was no exception. And like clockwork the little minions who cover USC as part of the fanboy media were beating the drums like dutiful cheerleaders about how confident the Trojans and Lincoln Riley were today. Have you ever seen a team that wasn’t optimistic at media day? But even columnist Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated joined the party. … Continue reading Every One Loves Big Ten Media Day
Lincoln Riley spoke at Big Ten media day and — big surprise — Notre Dame was a prime topic. “Nothing’s changed from my vantage point. We want to play the game. I want to play the game. We would be playing the game had some things come true that were said. And so hopefully we get to that point.” So Riley’s lips are moving but … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Big Ten Media Day Highlights (Lowlights)
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