It’s a good thing D’Anton Lynn is talking about the importance of tackling. The people getting most excited about it, however, are the ones who made a big deal when Todd Orlando talked about its importance. How did it work out with him? If you want to know the toughest coach to work for in the Pac-12, it’s Oregon’s Dan Lanning. He is notorious for … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
What an indictment of USC that in 2 days it offered an Oregon State safety and cornerback (Akili Arnold, Jermod McCoy). Let me guess: These players are fundamentally sound, can tackle, remember assignments and . . . were coached. In other words, they are ready to go on Day 1, the only way secondary players seem to thrive in the Riley administration. Maybe D’Anton Lynn … Continue reading USC Aspires To Be Oregon State
Wide receiver/return specialist Zacariah Branch has become the USC football program’s first true freshman to be a first-team All-American, according to the university. This means he will get a plaque outside the McKay Center alongside the other football All-Americans. Now the team he made is the Pro Football Focus All-American team. Is it legit? Maybe. Maybe not. But USC recognizes every All-American team. It currently … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: All-American Madness
Oregon State safety Akili Arnold entered the transfer portal today and was immediately offered by USC. Remember, Lincoln Riley does much better with finished products in the secondary. Arnold had 60 tackles and 2 interceptions in 11 games with the Beavers. Jen Cohen found an issue to pander to the fan base. But she could display Reggie Bush’s jersey at the Coliseum if she wanted … Continue reading Night Notes: USC Offers Oregon State Safety
USC probably won’t make any defensive staff changes until after the Holiday Bowl, sources say. One thing to consider: D’Anton Lynn’s area of expertise is the secondary. So unless he is a walk-around coach who oversees the defense (like he was at UCLA), Lynn might want to help coach the defensive backs. If he is watching bowl practices, I wonder what he thinks of Donte … Continue reading USC Notes: Staff Changes Would Later?
It’s crazy that USC had a generational QB who won the Heisman Trophy and did not win a bowl game with Caleb Williams. Oklahoma won a bowl game with Caleb Williams. And he was a true freshman. With Lincoln Riley. Maybe SportSource Analytics, who Coach Bohn and Brandon Sosna hired to recommend Riley, can provide some data to show how pathetic this is. Or some … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Some Lincoln Riley Facts
