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Is USC’s Offensive Line A Strength Or Not?

USC’s entire offensive line returns intact led by left tackle Elijah Paige, who is a three-year starter. That has led some to say the offensive line is a USC strength. But they didn’t always shine last season and I have doubts about the unit despite its experience, especially since the offensive line has been an Achilles’ heel for the Trojans during the entire Riley Era. … Continue reading Is USC’s Offensive Line A Strength Or Not?

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Former USC basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara has joined the Gigantes de Carolina-Canóvanas team of Puerto Rico’s BSN, the team announced.  The above 1953 picture shows USC running back Addison Hawthorne (23), who joined the team in 1952. Hawthorne was the first African-American to play at USC since All-American Brice Taylor in 1925. But few discuss him today. He was a well-known player at Pasadena City College … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

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USC Morning Buzz: Key Questions For Defense

There are things I am going to emphasize as the season draws closer that will need to be answered during the season for USC to be a playoff contender. For example: The defense’s back seven has questions, where one linebacker spot and the entire secondary have question marks. Is there a go-to cornerback? A standout at safety? Does USC have two linebackers who can disrupt … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Key Questions For Defense

USC Morning Buzz: Beware The Indifferent Leader

Was your heart broken by the USA last night at the World Cup? It was about as uninspiring an effort as could be possible, especially given the environment in Seattle. For me, a big problem is Christian Pulisic, who for some reason gets all the endorsement deals despite a demeanor that often comes across as aloof. He certainly did not act like it was the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Beware The Indifferent Leader

Morning Buzz: The World Cup And USC Have Similarities

With the World Cup grabbing all the attention, and Brazil crashing out of the tournament, it’s a good time to remember that some compared USC to Brazil before the tournament. Two teams that have won a lot of titles but haven’t won anything for more than 20 years. Iconic uniforms. Good at underperforming. Full of tradition. Plenty of swagger. Fans think they are better than … Continue reading Morning Buzz: The World Cup And USC Have Similarities