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Morning Buzz: USC Won’t Follow Indiana’s Lead In One Area

Lincoln Riley just sprung on everyone last night that USC spring practice would begin next week. And of course, there will be no spring game, just like last year. So even with all the freshmen enrolled already at USC, he still won’t put together a spring game for the fans. Should I mention that Indiana had a spring game last year and is scheduled to … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Won’t Follow Indiana’s Lead In One Area

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Morning Buzz: Does USC Just Have More Money Or Better Recruiters?

When Eric Henderson went to the Washington Commanders, people lamented USC losing his recruiting prowess. When Chad Savage recently got a promotion, people said his recruiting ability was one of his biggest attributes. Hard to argue since USC just had the No. 1 recruiting class. But multiple reports say USC spent as much or more money as any team in the country on NIL with … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Does USC Just Have More Money Or Better Recruiters?

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USC Saturday Buzz: A Take On State Of The Program

Former USC linebacker Willie McGinest was recently on the All the Smoke podcast and this was one comment about the current state of the football program. “We haven’t done what we are supposed to do. We fell short. He has delivered a Heisman Trophy winner in Caleb Williams. But as far as the standard for the school we have underchieved and we need to get … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: A Take On State Of The Program

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If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Former USC wide receiver Robert Woods retired this week. I’ve never seen a freshman receiver arrive at USC and learn the play book so quickly or run such precise routes. But it was easy to comprehend if you spoke to Woods and saw how mature he was even as a freshman. Davidson had  24 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, and 3 blocks against … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

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Who Wants College Football Teams To Compete?

This sums up how I feel about USC fans who are happy that Notre Dame is off the schedule. A segment of fans just want easy games to make the College Football Playoff. They want a lousy game over a marquee matchup. They prop up a coach who hates to compete. The Big Ten backs it up the non-competitive attitude with a ridiculous proposal for … Continue reading Who Wants College Football Teams To Compete?