A Lincoln Riley Translation
Regarding that Lincoln Riley quote, “I’m coaching at SC. Period.” A Pac-12 coach called me today and said, “He knows he isn’t getting the Texas A&M job.” Continue reading A Lincoln Riley Translation
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A Thanksgiving Memory
Did you know the 1938 USC-UCLA game, which was played on Thanksgiving before 65,000 at the Coliseum. No. 14-ranked USC won, 42-7. Continue reading A Thanksgiving Memory
Thursday Buzz: Lincoln Says He Won’t Leave
Lincoln Riley told the Athletic he is not going to the NFL. “Hell no. I’m coaching at SC. Period.” Usually, this is the kind of comment that reassures fans and makes them happy. I suspect plenty of USC fans will be unhappy with his answer, however. The fact Riley did an interview with the Athletic shows he is feeling the heat because he rarely does … Continue reading Thursday Buzz: Lincoln Says He Won’t Leave
USC-UCLA Email Of The Day
A USC fan sent this email: “Let’s make a deal: UCLA dumps Chip Kelly and looks for a new coach in the traditional Bruin mode — lots of offense, no defense, no physical toughness, encourages towel-wavers on the sideline . . . an overall lightweight coach. That perfect candidate is only 12 miles to the east.” Continue reading USC-UCLA Email Of The Day
USC Morning Buzz: Who Are Some Defensive Coordinator Names?
You need to wonder right now how motivated the USC coaching staff is, especially on defense, with changes looming. It’s going to be a crazy December with the transfer portal and early signing day. So a new defensive coordinator will need to quickly fill out his staff. There is going to be joyous reaction to almost any hire. But I really think it needs to … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Who Are Some Defensive Coordinator Names?
Does Lincoln Riley Understand The Crosstown Rivalry?
This was one of the flattest USC performances I’ve seen in the Crosstown Rivalry and I suspected Lincoln Riley probably doesn’t really understand the history. So here’s an observation: Does Riley really care if USC only sent freshmen players to the rally on Thursday night? Oh, and no coaches at the rally. Riley, of course, would never speak at the rally. He doesn’t interact with … Continue reading Does Lincoln Riley Understand The Crosstown Rivalry?
InsideUSC with Scott Wolf 