USC Morning Buzz: Is A Policy Worth Losing A Good Recruit?

So USC lost a recruit because general manager Charmin Bowden has a “no visit to other schools” policy for anyone committed to the Trojans. When Pete Carroll was USC’s coach, I had many conversations with him about how he encouraged recruits to visit other schools. “I want them to see other schools,” Carroll said. “I’m not afraid of anything. I know what we are offering. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Is A Policy Worth Losing A Good Recruit?

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Lincoln Riley Says He Is A Better Coach At USC Than At Oklahoma

I didn’t see this quote that Lincoln Riley gave to CBS during his offseason rehab tour. “I’m a lot better coach than at any point at Oklahoma,” he said. So he is better coach, it’s just the wins and losses that are worse. Winning and losing is the least important part of coaching, apparently. And if he such a better coach, why doesn’t he want … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Says He Is A Better Coach At USC Than At Oklahoma

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USC Morning Buzz: Four-Star Receiver Decommits

Four-star wide receiver Eli Woodard of Temecula has decommitted from USC. He had committed to USC in February. Remember, Chad Bowden’s policy of not letting recruits take visits to other schools. Miami and Georgia are interested in Woodard. “It’s time,” Riley told ESPN about making the College Football Playoff. “The program’s ready for it.” In Year 5. Riley forgot to mention it would take at … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Four-Star Receiver Decommits

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USC Morning Buzz: Don’t Believe Scholarship Figure Is Set In Stone

USC says it will sign 16 recruits for the Class of 2027 and already has 14 commitments. Do you really think if a five-star defensive tackle wants to commit after the Trojans get 16 commitments, they will tell the recruit no thanks because their class is full? Now I don’t doubt they want to sign a small class, I just don’t think the number is … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Don’t Believe Scholarship Figure Is Set In Stone

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USC Gets Commitment From Safety

As expected, four-star safety Gavin Williams from Damien High School in La Verne has committed to USC. Williams also considered Notre Dame, UCLA and Washington. He is the No. 6 safety in the nation for the Class of 2027 according to 247. USC now has 14 commitments for the Class of 2027. If you believe general manager Charmin Bowden, USC will take only two more … Continue reading USC Gets Commitment From Safety