USC is actually stronger and has more depth according to Coach Lincoln Riley. “We’re a little bit stronger. There’s just a little bit more depth when you put the (second team in), which we don’t really even know who the twos are. But when the second wave of players goes in, there’s not as much of a drop off,” Riley said. “(We are) a little … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Insists Trojans Are Stronger

It seems a little odd that after just four spring practices in full pads, USC needed to cancel a practice because it didn’t have enough players at key positions. Yes, spring rosters are always thinner than fall rosters. But USC’s also brought in transfers. USC’s added 21 spring enrollees overall including recruits and transfers. It’s not a huge deal for spring. But it does raise … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Is This A Red Flag For The Fall?

Lincoln Riley said Thursday’s practice was postponed because of injuries at key positions. He said USC will make it up in the final two weeks of spring. “I don’t see him (strictly) as a tight end.” Riley said. That’s one way to avoid throwing to the tight end. Continue reading Lincoln Riley Explains Why USC Practice Canceled

USC has had a lot of momentum with five-star Dylan Raiola, especially with Nebraska looking like its main competition. However, analyst Steve Wiltfong of 247 has flipped his prediction on Raiola from USC to Georgia. Why? Raiola visited Georgia two weeks ago and then Nebraska but canceled a future visit to the Huskers’ spring game. Wiltfong switched his prediction to USC following Raiola’s visit to … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: A Flip On Dylan Raiola

USC moved into the top 10 rankings for recruiting following the signing of five-star tight end Duce Robinson on Thursday night. I’ll say it again: USC should be doing better than cracking the top 10 with Lincoln Riley, but Riley has proven a better recruiter in the transfer portal than high school seniors so far. Robinson’s father is well known to those who saw him … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column