I’m hearing USC cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace, who has been out since the first practice with a sprained ankle, should be back this week. Arizona coach Jedd the Fisch tries to model himself after Carroll, except he is basically an empty suit in comparison. Fisch would have fit right in at USC during the glory days as one of those assistants who spent their time sucking … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Should Be Healthier This Week

Five-star QB Dylan Raiola is visiting Nebraska this weekend. Also on the trip is four-star offensive lineman Brandon Baker of Mater Dei. Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: QB Recruiting Tour Continues

USC completed its sixth practice of the spring on Saturday. USC coach Lincoln Riley said cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace, a transfer from Arizona, twisted an ankle on the first day of spring practice and he’s been held out. That has opened up opportunities for others and Riley said cornerback Ceyair Wright has been a bright spot the first two weeks. This is interesting because Wright’s role … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Waiting For Cornerback

The post-mortems continue on the USC defense this week from the coaching staff. “I think we had a ton of missed opportunities when we got to the quarterback. If you watch the film, it’s not the lack of getting there, but it’s finishing,” USC outside linebackers coach Roy Manning said. “One of the big things we saw on film was that we weren’t getting under … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC defensive end Anthony Lucas, a transfer from Texas A&M, said he intends to play baseball next season. We’ll see. Lucas said he plays first base, third base and pitcher. If USC also lands tight end Duce Robinson, it could be a boon for the baseball program. Of course, a lot of football players have said they will play baseball only to change their minds … Continue reading USC Football-Baseball Ties Could Be Strong