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?

Lincoln Riley said on “Trojans Live” today that USC offense could have aided the defense in the second half if the running game had been more successful. Did Riley even try? MarShawn Lloyd had four carries in the second half. Austin Jones had two. That’s six running plays. Who is not helping the defense? The team or the coach? This reminds me of when Chip … Continue reading Did USC Even Try To Run Ball Vs. Colorado?