Did you enjoy watching the rerun in Seattle on Saturday night? Didn’t it look like every other USC loss? If Lincoln Riley didn’t make $10 million a year, someone might think he was throwing Saturday’s game. How else can you explain the playcalling? Washington has the Big Ten’s No. 1-ranked pass defense and No. 15-ranked run defense. So maybe it’s time to bring back that … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: My Washington Loss Analysis/Riley Needs To Go Column

Lincoln Riley blew the game when he refused to run the ball in the first half . . . and even after taking the lead. He is a smug joke. What was he thinking? Why is he in the shotgun on fourth-and-goal at the 1-yard line? I don’t know how USC fans can take it. Continue reading Discuss The Game

Jedd the Fisch overcoaching at quarterback. USC finally runs the ball and then springs a TD pass to Makai Lemon. Washington 20, USC 14. The USC offense hasn’t improved all season and is bang average. USC gets a TD but then gives up a 50-yard kick return and the Huskies need only 1:48 to score another TD. Washington 17, USC 7. Lincoln Riley really doesn’t … Continue reading USC-Washington Live Blog

Washington has a lot of injuries and Jedd the Fisch is an overrated coach. But in spite of that, I’m picking the Huskies to win today, 27-24. Why? Because Lincoln Riley has burned me the past three Big Ten road games. So I would rather be wrong today and USC win than have Riley burn me for a fourth straight road game. Who are you … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Not Getting Burned Today

I answered some questions about USC with a Washington web site, including whether Lincoln Riley is on the hot seat. I always get a kick out of schools that love having a rivalry with USC but rely heavily on players from Southern California. Washington’s entire five-man starting secondary is from Southern California and backup nickel back Dyson McCutcheon is the son of former USC star … Continue reading The USC Friday Notes Column Supplement

For the people who think USC is 3 plays from being 7-1. Why was it playing three teams it was better than (Michigan, Minnesota, Maryland) so close that one play could determine the outcome? Anyone else sick of hearing about the recruiting saga of Julian Lewis? Lincoln Riley said he preferred fruity candy to chocolate in a Big Ten Conference Halloween video. Figures. USC has … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column