The preseason coaches’ poll is out and USC is ranked No. 23. Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State and Michigan of the Big Ten are in the top 10. Notre Dame is No. 7. There are four SEC teams in the top 10. Continue reading USC No. 23 In Coaches’ Poll
Carde Smith, a four-star offensive tackle from Mobile, Ala., is expected to commit to USC this morning at 10 a.m. PT. Smith was previously committed to Auburn. USC desperately needs good offensive tackles so a four-star can’t hurt, right? On the other hand, I asked some people who have seen Smith play and the comments were OK but not exactly overwhelming. He is a “solid … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Ready To Add Offensive Lineman
A USC coach told me Saturday night the QB’s have been a bright spot the first two days. But that’s expected when you are practicing in shorts the first few practices. Once USC wears pads, the running backs, linemen and other positions will get more opportunities to flash. That’s why you should take a lot with a grain of salt right now. Everyone is bigger, … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Who Looks Good?
If you are reading how great everyone looks at early USC practices, don’t forget the quarterback position. Jayden Maiava continues to make a case to start and so far Lincoln Riley has not announced anything regarding who starts. Miller Moss is obviously the favorite but Maiava’s been impressive since the spring. It’s too close to call at the moment. Things might not get settled until … Continue reading The QB Derby Remains In Full Swing
Maybe a good thing in this whole USC-Notre Dame debate is that NBC exerts some power over the Big Ten and also televises the Irish’s home games. There is no way NBC wants to lose that USC-Notre Dame game in South Bend that is always in prime time. So when Meathead Riley tells Jen Cohen to cancel the game, maybe they get overruled by NBC? … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Don’t Blame NIL; Blame NIL!
The good news is USC athletic director Jen Cohen finally answered a question about the USC-Notre Dame rivalry. The bad news is she didn’t rise to the level of enthusiasm that Notre Dame’s athletic director and coach have for the rivalry. “Tradition will always be important for us,” Cohen said on 710-AM. “I think that’s what seperates USC from a lot of other programs, and … Continue reading Jen Cohen Finally Addresses USC-Notre Dame Rivalry
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 