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

If I was Darwin Barlow, I would be looking for another school where I could be the No. 1 tailback. But Barlow is upbeat this spring when discussing his attitude. “Just keep showing up every day,” Barlow said. “When I show up, make sure I bring what I need to bring. Showing the coaches that they can trust me. That I got this on the … Continue reading USC Notes: Darwin Barlow Is Upbeat

A lot of talking took place on Tuesday. In the first case, we get a low-key start and a crescendo at the end. Lincoln Riley welcomes the 9.9 percent of students who applied that were admitted to USC with a laid-back greeting. But then at the 1:44 mark, kaboom! Coach Bohn offers his own congratulations. Loudly! The @USC_Athletics department wants to send a special welcome … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Welcome To USC (Quietly And Loudly)