Lincoln Riley proclaimed Caleb Williams fit for the Cotton Bowl. “He is ready to go,” Riley said. “He has progressed maybe a little faster than what we anticipated. Certainly, very fortunate on our part that we had the opportunity to have a month, really, before this game. I mean, had it been even two weeks, I doubt he would have been available. And so that … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Proclaims Caleb Williams Fit; What About Defense?

With the Cotton Bowl such an early kickoff, you can start predicting your score now. This is a tough game to call: If USC comes out motivated and Caleb Williams is 90 percent, the Trojans can win. But if it goes through the motions, Tulane could win big. I guess it depends on how much you think this game means to USC? Did you know … Continue reading Pick The USC-Tulane Score

Marvin Powell, one of the greatest linemen in USC history, passed away in October. He was 67. Powell was an All-American in 1975 and 1976 and is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. For some reason, he is not in the USC Hall of Fame. Powell was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, three-time All-Pro and Jets Team MVP in 1979. “Marvin was … Continue reading Remembering Marvin Powell

What would a Cal fan say in 2016 if you told them Sonny Dykes would be in the national title game six years later? TCU went from 5-7 last year to 13-1 this year. But some USC fans say they are just happy they got this far after being 4-8 last year. The Fiesta Bowl exceeded expectations. Thankfully, no one can blame Pac-12 refs. That … Continue reading These Frogs Have Horns!

As we continue to look back at some Trojans who passed away in 2022, here’s an appreciation for a great Trojan who played during perhaps its greatest era. All-American offensive lineman Booker Brown died July 18. He was 69. Brown was born in Mississippi before his family moved west when he was 10. “Hey, I grew up in Mississippi,” he said when he was inducted into the … Continue reading Remembering Booker Brown

At least Alex Grinch doesn’t try to sugarcoat the defense’s performance this season. “If you’re not careful, you default to just being OK,” he said. “It pains me to say that that’s where we’ve been the bulk of the year. We’re still learning.” USC (in the dark jerseys) defeated the Green Wave, 20-13, as Doug Essick, Johnny Rossetto and Bobby Musick scored TD’s. A crowd … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Defense Still Learning