Several people in the athletic dept. have joked that some who work there believe social engagement is more important than winning and losing. If that is the case, can USC finally bury its slogan that “USC is the pLAce to be.” It’s backfired when UCLA just won the women’s basketball title, its softball is in the College World Series and its baseball team is No. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Who Owns L.A.?
Will USC play Notre Dame if the College Football Playoff gets expanded to 24 teams? I’m not 100 percent certain because Lincoln Riley didn’t even want to play Brian Kelly-LSU in 2024 even though that game really wasn’t going to make-or-break USC’s playoff hopes. At least one USC staffer has spoken to freshmen players about posting pictures from their luxury downtown apartments. The days of … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Lincoln Riley told CBS that he is a better coach now than at Oklahoma. He is currently 11-7 in the Big Ten. Imagine his record if he hadn’t improved so much as a coach. LSU and Lane Kiffin have hired Ed Orgeron as the special assistant to recruiting and defense. He will be paid $100,000. Quite a job for the LSU athletic director, who has … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Reunion In Louisiana
The Big Ten coaches are meeting this week at Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes. Did Lincoln Riley pick the spot? It’s 6.7 miles from his house in Palos Verdes. But is Riley driving to Terranea or does he have his driver that takes him to USC every day making the short trek? Notre Dame and Stanford have agreed to play each other in 2027 and … Continue reading USC Notes: Notre Dame Extends West Coast Series
So USC lost a recruit because general manager Charmin Bowden has a “no visit to other schools” policy for anyone committed to the Trojans. When Pete Carroll was USC’s coach, I had many conversations with him about how he encouraged recruits to visit other schools. “I want them to see other schools,” Carroll said. “I’m not afraid of anything. I know what we are offering. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Is A Policy Worth Losing A Good Recruit?
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I didn’t see this quote that Lincoln Riley gave to CBS during his offseason rehab tour. “I’m a lot better coach than at any point at Oklahoma,” he said. So he is better coach, it’s just the wins and losses that are worse. Winning and losing is the least important part of coaching, apparently. And if he such a better coach, why doesn’t he want … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Says He Is A Better Coach At USC Than At Oklahoma
