ESPN did an oral history of Lane Kiffin getting fired and it’s worth reading. Full disclosure: I participated in it. But there’s the quote that stood out to me. It’s from former USC athletic director Mike Garrett. “(Pat) Haden didn’t know what the hell he was doing. So the place got worse, morale got bad. There’s no question in my mind if he gave Lane … Continue reading Mike Garrett Still Packs A Punch
Things have been quiet the past few weeks regarding USC tailback Raleek Brown. But I’m hearing Brown has been in contact with several colleges, including Pac-12 schools, who are interested in him. So things are hotting up even though it’s been uneventful on the surface. Brown hasn’t played since the season-opener against San Jose State and wanted tor redshirt to preserve his eligibility. He would … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Things Starting To Happen In One Area
Do people actually take Lincoln Riley quotes seriously anymore? Here is what he said on “Trojans Live” about backup linebackers Raesjon Davis and Shane Lee. “It’s a room we feel like we have a lot of great guys with. Guys like Raesjon and Shane have played really well in other guys’ absence, and we still want to keep those guys very involved.” Neither Davis nor … Continue reading Lincoln Riley’s Got His Act Down
Deion Sanders prasied Lincoln Riley today at his press conference. “I’ve got love, respect and appreciation for everything he’s accomplished,” Sanders said. Maybe that’s because Riley hasn’t said anything yet to upset Sanders like Oregon coach Dan Lanning did before their game. Sanders also gave an update on his son, safety Shilo Sanders, who got hurt against Oregon: “We’re praying that he heals and he’s … Continue reading Deion Sanders Likes Lincoln Riley (For Now)
A USC sideline observer told me that during Saturday’s USC-Arizona State game, there was a situation where Lincoln Riley was yelling at Caleb Williams to move the tailback before a play and Williams yelled back, “No! No!” The tailback stayed in the original spot and the play was run. Now this might be an incident if it involved another quarterback. But Williams is the Heisman … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Creative Tension On Sideline
Does anybody else find it odd that the No. 1-ranked offensive tackle in the nation (Brandon Baker) lives in Ontario and didn’t have USC in his final choices before he committed to Texas? If I were the USC offensive line coach or head coach, I’d be pretty unhappy about that. There’s always the transfer portal but a five-star lineman in your backyard should at least … Continue reading USC Monday Night Notes
