Lincoln Riley refused to take questions about Bear Alexander today at his press conference. This is a rich reaction considering Riley said Tuesday “there’s no story there.” Riley has a weird way of responding to adversity. When USC lost to Michigan on Saturday, only two players were made available to the media. Riley did not rule out making changes on the offensive line. He did … Continue reading USC Notes: No Comment On Bear Alexander
I talked the other day about my Lincoln Riley theory: That he consistently falters on the sideline in stressful games and bottles it whenever he doesn’t have an overwhelming talent advantage. Well, the first Riley game I ever attended in person (the 2018 Rose Bowl vs. Georgia) is another perfect example. Oklahoma blew a 17-0 lead (of course) but the game was tied, 45-45, and … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley’s Bottled It Before
USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander intends to redshirt, according to 247 Sports. Didn’t Lincoln Riley say yesterday, “There’s no story there.” So what does it mean that Alexander intends to redshirt? He can preserve his junior year of eligibility and transfer to another college. I’m still trying to figure out why all this drama was worth it for someone who has been a highly inconsistent … Continue reading Report: Bear Alexander Intends To Redshirt
I know I sound like a broken record that USC should hire a real special teams coach. But here’s some great facts about the USC-Michigan game. Is John Baxter secretly coaching at USC again? Cue the Benny Hill music. But when it was pointed out that Alexander and his guardian were both critical of his diminished role on social media, Riley said, ““I can’t control … Continue reading USC Special Teams Need Benny Hill Theme
If you get a chance to go to the next USC-Michigan game in Ann Arbor, I would encourage you to do it. It is a first-class football experience. I don’t know why USC and Michigan rarely played during the regular season but this was always a place I wanted to see the Trojans visit (the last game at Ann Arbor was in 1958). It lived … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: An Environment To Remember
Bear Alexander played only 21 snaps against Michigan. That prompted him to tweet “Free 90” yesterday. His jersey number is 90. Alexander’s guardian was also active on social media yesterday, trying to figure out how Alexander got only 21 snaps. Here is one post: Like is SAID, NO DEFENSIVE TACJLE IS BETTER THAN MY SON, in the NATION 🤨🤨. I respect those guys , but … Continue reading What Is Bear Alexander’s Role?
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