When Clay Helton was USC coach, he had an offseason where three players had the same number and I duly made fun of it. Well, Lincoln Riley has THREE players wearing No. 42 for this actual season: Punter Aadyn Sleep-Dalton, linebacker Deuce Palmer and wide receiver Danny Ryan. Why? If you go to the Tim Tessalone School of Obfuscation, you would say USC is doing … Continue reading USC Notes: Would You Believe Three Players Wear Same Number?

With training camp set to start Friday morning at 6:30 a.m., there’s been some minor roster transactions. It’s a smart move from a business standpoint but Overn was proving last season that you can play two sports, which happens less and less. Sunday night, they gave a jersey to Brazilian singer Anitta on the Coliseum field. 😌 @Anitta, welcome to the squad 🔥 @Spotify pic.twitter.com/WoiOGXXTna … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Roster Moves As Camp Beckons

Linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa of St. John Bosco committed to Notre Dame today. USC and Ohio State were his other finalists. He is rated the No. 3 inside linebacker in the nation. What it means is USC will probably go for another linebacker in the transfer portal next year. Maybe the interesting thing is Mater Dei and St. John Bosco players are not flocking to USC. … Continue reading Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa Commits To Notre Dame

USC will have two players wear the same jersey number for every available number between 0-20 this season. The only numbers not worn are the retired Heisman Trophy winners but I wouldn’t say they are unavailable because USC is willing to unretire them at any moment (see Jordan Addison, Darnell Bing). Freshman tight end Duce Robinson will wear 19. Rush end DJ Peevy will wear … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Seeing Double

When I talk about media fanboys, I’m usually referring to the Internet reporters. But they can come from the legitimate media too. This guy interviewed Lincoln Riley on Friday for the Los Angeles Times and immediately concluded USC will make the College Football Playoff. There’s nothing wrong with picking USC to make the CFP. But how easily swayed are you to come to this conclusion … Continue reading The Worst Takes At Pac-12 Media Don’t Always Come From Coaches

Does it matter that USC lists Raleek Brown as a wide receiver on its roster? He played slot back in the spring but Lincoln Riley said the reason he didn’t spend any time at running back was because of a soft-tissue injury. It may just be Riley will play Brown at both spots but primarily the slot. But let’s remember Brown was a five-star prospect … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: A Move For The Good Of Offense?