USC center Justin Dedich had an interesting comment Wednesday about the offensive line during the Colorado game. “We kind of got physically beat this game,” Dedich said. “It was the first time we’ve been against that scheme defense this year, so I think it was a good learning experience for us.” Physically beat by Colorado? An irritated USC graduate and former athletic dept. employee told … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Colorado Hangover
I’ve heard a USC assistant coach thinks they should be considered for the Northwestern job. I can’t wrap my head around this so I’m not saying too much at the moment. But what has anyone on that staff done to merit a head-coaching job? It’s an amazing profession. Continue reading USC Notes: Coaching Is Amazing Profession
Now is as good a week as any to point out again: Who else besides Sir Lincoln of Riley has won three Heismans and never won a national championship? Or maybe even just multiple Heismans and no national title? Or maybe three Heismans and never appeared in a national-title game? Maybe to win a national title you need defense. And an ability to run the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Another Chance To Remember A Key Stat
Korey Foreman did not make the Colorado trip. Lincoln Riley said today USC is exploring the possibility of Foreman redshirting. Really? When someone says redshirting these days, it often means transferring. Does Foreman want to transfer? Does he want to keep playing football? Does it matter? Foreman has one tackle in three games this season. Speaking of redshirting/transferring, Raleek Brown showed up at practice today. Continue reading What Is Going On With Korey Foreman?
Cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace played every snap against Colorado and was on the field for 94 plays. So let’s review: I said when he transferred he would be the best cornerback on the team. The coaches tried to make a nickel back out of him. The coaches did not start him until the fifth game. Do I know more than the coaches? No. But what the … Continue reading A Real Question Of Competence
With Alex Grinch such an easy target at USC, what would be the most-valid criticisms, especially since safety Bryson Shaw blamed the problems on the players Saturday, not the coaches. “I think it’s about the schemes,” a Pac-12 coach said. “They run a lot of stuff and it feels like he makes it complicated. I’d like to see them play with a more simplified scheme … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What Exactly Ails Defense?
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