Carson Palmer wasn’t known for controversial opinions when he was at USC or in the NFL. But that changed when he said Bengals QB Joe Burrow is more consistent than Patrick Mahomes during a podcast with his brother, Jordan. “I think Joe is the best quarterback in the league,” Carson Palmer said. “I know Patrick (Mahomes) is phenomenal, but I just think Joe’s more consistent. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Carson Palmer Delivers A Hot Take

In 1952,  you could get your “Trojan Jacket” or letterman’s jacket for Easter Vacation at the Trojan Shop. The shop no longer exists, obviously, and was across the street from the Target in the USC Village. Here’s the 1949 coaching staff in their Trojans’ jackets. Continue reading Happy Easter!

I said yesterday everyone has to take Lincoln Riley’s word when scrimmages are closed. Well, it turned out Riley was wrong when he said defensive end Anthony Lucas returned a fumble for a TD during the scrimmage. It was actually linebacker Raesjon Davis. I’m sure Davis wasn’t too thrilled when Lucas got the initial credit. And I wonder if Riley got the wrong player because … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Who Goofed, We Actually Know

USC scrimmaged at the Coliseum today. The key point is that it was closed so everyone has to take Lincoln Riley’s word for what happened.\ “(Defensive end) Anthony Lucas picked up a fumble and scored, I couldn’t tell if he was a part of the sack or not, but he picked up the fumble and scored, which was a big play,” Riley said. “Defensively, we … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Scrimmages Behind Closed Doors

Here is what a USC practice looked like at Bovard Field in 1969. Continue reading USC Friday Column Supplement: Four-Star Makes Decision

USC defeated San Diego State, 12-2, at Dedeaux Field on Thursday night. The Trojans have won 13 of their past 16 games. Austin Overn was 4 for 6 with 2 RBI while Johnny Olmstead was 3 for 3 with 5 RBI. Tyler Stromsborg struck out 7 in 7 innings and is 4-1. USC fullback Ben Wilson takes a handoff from quarterback Pete Beathard at Bovard … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column