One story I’ve heard in recent months is that athletic director Jen Cohen was “sold a bill of goods” when she was courted to come to USC. What does that mean? Well, she was probably told she inherited a healthy, thriving football program under Lincoln Riley. Remember, USC had gone 11-3 before she was hired and Riley’s stock was much higher than today. She probably … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Don’t Always Believe What You Hear

I can’t wait for USC to take its team picture in August. With the new 105-player limit rule, there will probably be more staff than players in the photo. Talk about a top-heavy organization. USC is back to promoting the great weather we all enjoy on social media. But doesn’t it look bad that players want to go to 22 degree Columbus, Ohio, instead? Actress … Continue reading USC Notes: Things Are A Little Top Heavy

It’s pretty obvious USC could use a coach who is a Trojan and has knowledge of the school’s tradition. That doesn’t mean you just hire some former player who isn’t qualified and can’t coach. One guy who has built a pretty good CV is former USC safety Will Harris, who played during the Pete Carroll era. He was just hired at Miami after being at … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: It Wouldn’t Be Hard To Add Some Trojan Knowledge

USC has hired Logan Snead, the son of Rams general manager Les Snead, as a recruiting and NCAA Transfer Portal analyst, per Football Scoop. It’s another hire for Chad Bowden as he remakes the football office. Was Lincoln Riley involved at all in the hire? Whether Snead proves more than being the son of a GM remains to be seen. If nothing else, it demonstrates … Continue reading Money No Object With USC Football

Whether he likes it or not, USC coach Lincoln Riley could be forced to play a tougher schedule based on a report from Yahoo Sports. The gist of the story is an expanded 14-or-16 College Football Playoff with four possible automatic spots for the Big Ten. If that happens, Yahoo said it opens the way the for an SEC-Big Ten scheduling agreement that “would pit … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: News That Won’t Make Lincoln Riley Happy

Let’s say Lincoln Riley got his way and discontinued the Notre Dame football series. What does the USC season-ticket holder get for his money on non-conference games? In 2025, USC hosts Missouri State and Georgia Southern. In 2026, USC hosts Fresno State and Notre Dame. In 2027, USC hosts UNLV and Nevada. That’s six games. Which of those six do you want to pay for? … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Look What Your Money Gets You If Notre Dame Is Gone