USC has the most players invited to the NFL Combine for an unranked team, according to Brett McMurphy. Thanks, Riley! Caleb Wilson, the former USC tight end and son of ex-USC assistant coach Chris Wilson, will join the Washington staff. Wilson transferred to UCLA and was an all-Pac-12 selection. Almost everyone on Jedd the Fisch’s staff is the son of a coach. Since we focus … Continue reading USC Notes: An NFL Combine Stat To Remember
This is an odd one. I spoke to a former USC defensive player over the weekend who said the Trojans did not have a defensive playbook when he played. What is a defensive playbook? Usually it contains defenses and adjustments, your philosophy, examples of situational football. It can be as detailed as a coach wants. If USC didn’t have one, it would be highly irregular. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Never Be Surprised
Maryland will have its homecoming on Oct. 19 when it plays USC. That will be a good road trip. For the record, USC practiced at the University of Maryland in 2004 when it played Virginia Tech in Landover, Md. Bryan Ellis, who was the QB coach at USC under Clay Helton, was hired as tight ends coach at Alabama. He had been offensive coordinator for … Continue reading Notes: USC Becomes Homecoming Opponent
Who played worse defense? The NBA All-Stars or USC? Was Alex Grinch in Indianapolis? Speaking of USC’s defense, here’s a classic clip from Chris “Mad Dog” Russo that includes his consistent botching of Caleb Williams’ name. Kuh-leeb Williams. LeBron James said Sunday at the NBA All-Star Game that it would be up to Bronny James whether he enters the NBA Draft. “It’s up to him. … Continue reading Morning Buzz: What Does USC Have In Common With NBA All-Star Game?
The first over/under for regular season wins I’ve seen for USC is 7.5 via BetOnline. That seems really low. I understand the concerns about USC’s schedule (which is actually less daunting given Washington’s demise and Jim Harbaugh’s departure). But is 8 wins considered good next season? Are expectations that low? If USC wins 8 games, you make money. But if you are a USC fan, … Continue reading Low Expectations For USC?
USC could pull off a card stunt at the 1968 Rose Bowl. The USC Rugby team went 13-1-2 in 1967. That’s offensive tackle Mike Taylor (77) playing for the rugby team (below photo). He made a key block in O.J. Simpson’s famous 64-yard run against UCLA. Other members of the rugby team included tight end Bob Klein, defensive tackle Willard Scott and halfback Don McCall. … Continue reading The USC Saturday Column Supplement
