Safety Zion Branch, who made his first start of the season against Cal, suffered a season-ending knee injury, Lincoln Riley said. Riley said it was “related” to the knee injury Branch suffered last year that caused him to miss the 2022 season. Presumably, Bryson Shaw and when he returns from injury, Max Williams, will play safety. Continue reading Zion Branch Suffers Season-Ending Injury
A coach had to watch the USC-Cal game for scouting purposes and zeroed in on the defense. “They have bad technique and fundamentals,” he said. “But the schemes aren’t working either and they don’t really change so I don’t think you can just say it’s the players’ fault. “All that said, I sort of feel sorry for (Alex) Grinch. He’s going to pay the price … Continue reading USC Will Face Another Mr. November
QUARTERBACK Caleb Williams made a couple beautiful throws that I’m not sure too many QBs in the nation could make. But I’m starting to get tired of the sidearm throws, which rarely result in any memorable plays. He’s clearly tired of the pressure teams are putting on him too. Grade: B- RUNNING BACKS Some people tried to say the running game was back because MarShawn … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Cal Report Card
Lincoln Riley thought when USC made a 4th down stop against Cal with the score 43-43, it was a defining moment. At least that’s what he said on the “Trojans Live” radio show. “It wouldn’t surprise me at all if we looked back years down the road and said that was the defining moment for this team in its entirety. That was everything. That was … Continue reading A Defining Moment For USC?
Iowa interim athletic director Beth Goetz announced offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz will not return next season and will remain through the Hawkeyes’ bowl game. This could actually be a model for USC because I’ve previously said there really isn’t a candidate to replace Alex Grinch on the current USC staff. He could remain through a bowl game. But does anyone suspect Jen Cohen would pull … Continue reading Notes: A Model For USC
Lincoln Riley says he is focused on beating Washington, but let’s be honest, he needs to start making phone calls about who to hire as defensive coordinator for next year. One thing that cannot happen is Riley waiting too long and then losing a candidate to the NFL or another college. That is a possibility when Riley has no real contacts with defensive coaches. Maybe … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Forget Washington, Here’s What Lincoln Riley Should Be Focused On
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