USC Morning Buzz: Telling Truth When It Is Convenient

Have you noticed how many people are telling us what an awful coach/person Brian Kelly is now that he is no longer the coach at LSU? This is a pet peeve of mine. People who wait until a coach leaves to tell the truth or reveal what they knew. When Lincoln Riley departs USC one day, we’ll hear stories about his coaching or something people … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Telling Truth When It Is Convenient

It Seems Easy To Get Lost On Defense

Has anyone seen USC defensive tackle Jamaal Jarrett lately? He didn’t play in the past two games and was listed as questionable for the Notre Dame game with an unspecified injury. But it’s hard to remember him doing anything since that vaunted pick six against Purdue. I’m only mentioning any of this because it’s kind of an indictment of the media. They make a big … Continue reading It Seems Easy To Get Lost On Defense

USC Morning Buzz: Do You Trust Lincoln Riley Or Matt Rhule Less?

Remember when Lincoln Riley said he was going to get more involved with the defense after his first season? It worked out so well he fired Alex Grinch (or was forced to fire him). Riley then hired D’Anton Lynn, who had one year of experience as a defensive coordinator. The defense had some moments last season, except in the clutch (of course) but then all … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Do You Trust Lincoln Riley Or Matt Rhule Less?

Lincoln Riley Sounds Confident About Defense

Does anyone take Lincoln Riley seriously when he talks defense? Here is what he said Monday night: “We know there’s some things we have to do better, but we feel like those are things we can do better, we will do better, that we’re in control of.” Some things? Is Riley saying USC won’t surrender 440-500 yards in any more games? That’s a low bar. … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Sounds Confident About Defense

USC Morning Buzz: Lane Kiffin Goes Way Back For Dig

Lane Kiffin always has a response. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said Oklahoma was still the better team even after losing to Mississippi last weekend, Kiffin naturally responded. “Maybe he had the better team at Oklahoma when we beat them 55-19 in the national championship,” Kiffin said. “I divide college coaches into two categories,” Rhule said. “If I see him at a bar or restaurant and … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lane Kiffin Goes Way Back For Dig

Afternoon Notes: USC Becoming Tight End U.?

Josiah Jefferson, who is rated the No. 1 junior college tight end in the nation, has committed to USC. He was previously committed to Utah. Is he going to play behind Mark Bowman, the Mater Dei tight end who rated the No. 1 prep tight end in the nation? pic.twitter.com/RiJ3oOYCNg — no context college football (@nocontextcfb) October 26, 2025 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Afternoon Notes: USC Becoming Tight End U.?