Washington State swept Arizona this season after it defeated the Wildcats at McKale Center last night and is currently in first place in the Pac-12. How is USC doing? The Cougars were picked 10th in the Pac-12 media poll. USC was picked second. Pennell’s big break came in 1961, when he landed the lead role in the TV series Ripcord, where Pennell protrayed a skydiver. … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
You can make a case USC running backs coach Kiel McDonald, who is going to the Chargers, was just about the only coach to escape criticism the past 2 seasons. The defensive line (Shaun Nua) has been inconsistent; the linebackers (Brian Odom, Roy Manning) were unmemorable, the secondary (Donte Williams, Alex Grinch) was terrible. The offensive line was lousy (Josh Henson); the wide receivers disappointing … Continue reading USC Notes: A Position That Escaped Much Criticism
The Chargers are finalizing the hiring of USC running backs coach Kiel McDonald, according to Adam Schefter. Among the players McDonald coached at USC were Travis Dye, MarShawn Lloyd and Austin Jones. He also recruited last year’s freshmen, A’Marion Peterson and Quinten Joyner along with Mississippi State-transfer Jo’Quavious Marks. REACTION: McDonald is one of the few coaches who has escaped criticism the past 2 seasons … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Trojans Losing Coach To Harbaugh
This is funny. A few years back, a USC assistant coach showed up to a dinner with a four-star recruit with a bunch of bruises and scratches on his face. “I fell off my bicycle,” the coach told the other coaches and recruit. About a year later, the coach admitted he had gone to a 7-Eleven, was asked for some change by a homeless person … Continue reading USC Notes: A Blast From The Past
USC will release its spring roster in the next few weeks. So is Lincoln Riley going to provide an update on cornerback Ceyair Wright? “He’s not with us right now and that’s all I can say,” Riley said cryptically in November. Did he quit? Did USC play a part? What? It’s significant because it will be geared toward students, but it is located across the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Riley Needs To Answer This
The College Football Playoff moved to its 5+7 model today for 2024-25 thanks to the demise of the Pac-12. The “5” who automatically qualify are P4 schools (like USC) and one G5 school. There’s been some complaints that Notre Dame will be the No. 5 seed even if the Irish are ranked No. 1 and have to play four games. The top four seeds will … Continue reading Notre Dame’s Unique College Football Playoff Situation
