USC is officially not practicing Monday and Tuesday but you never know exactly what that means because there might be walk-throughs, etc. This week, practices are scheduled at 6 a.m. for Wednesday and Thursday and 6:30 a.m. on Friday. Nice and early! One thing I talked to a USC coach about over the weekend was the decline (in my opinion) of the art of tackling … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Art Of Tackling Takes A Hit

You can have a bunch of talented players but if they don’t work together it won’t lead to success in football. So this is why training camp is important for the defense, in particular the defensive line where there is ability but still question marks. Bear Alexander is currently out with a soft tissue injury but expected back soon. Let’s hope so because he’s a … Continue reading Training Camp Vital For USC Defensive Line

The Pac-12 is fighting for survival and naturally working at its own speed, which is close to glacial. It already botched adding San Diego State as a member and the Aztecs are expected to remain in the Mountain West for at least 2 years. The Pac-12 must expand. If I was the conference, I’d add SMU and Rice. Those schools might not excite anyone but … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: An Idea For Under Siege Pac-12

USC’s second practice of training camp today was closed to the media and no interviews were granted. Tomorrow’s practice will also be closed. Bronny James doing very well playing the piano. pic.twitter.com/flWBnREvIV — Chris Palmer (@ChrisPalmerNBA) July 29, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading USC Notes: Quiet Day Of Practice

This is possibly the most predictable response to Colorado departing the Pac-12. And I say this as someone who already stated we need a healthy Pac-12. A lot of dialogue around the #Pac12 & been asked what I think: Simply, I think the league will stay together, sign a legit media rights deal, expand, win & be in a good place moving forward. To the … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: The Most Predictable Response Of Week

Here is a photo of of what looks like USC media day on Dec. 29, 1962 at the Trojans prepared for the Rose Bowl. Quarterback Pete Beathard is handing the ball off to fullback Ben Wilson. In the background is USC coach John McKay. Now a funny story before the Rose Bowl. McKay did not want any reporters allowed at practices and told officials to … Continue reading The Friday USC Column Supplement