I’m becoming more convinced Bronny James will end up at USC, especially after he scored 10 points in Sierra Canyon’s 80-61 loss to Notre Dame on Tuesday night. LeBron James tweeted Monday that Bronny was already better than some NBA players. Maybe Notre Dame guard Caleb Foster is the one who is ready. He had 28 points and will go to Duke next year. Foster … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Says USC Staff In Demand

Was anyone convinced by the comments of Lincoln Riley this morning regarding the USC defense? “We expect to be an extremely high-level defense here at USC,” he said. “No reason in the world why we can’t and why we won’t be. And we expect that that will happen and happen soon.” That’s all well-and-good. But what changes are being implemented to assure this? What is … Continue reading Should We Believe Lincoln Riley On USC Defense?

Lincoln Riley spoke after USC’s second spring practice today and promised a significantly improved defense. “We expect to be an extremely high-level defense here at USC,” he said. “No reason in the world why we can’t and why we won’t be. And we expect that that will happen and happen soon.” “Malachi hasn’t had maybe the most ideal start in terms of having shoulder surgery … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Expects High-Level Defense

Tests revealed USC offensive lineman Andrew Vorhees tore his ACL at the NFL Combine on Sunday. But that didn’t stop Vorhees on Monday, as he benchpressed 225 pounds 38 times with one leg on the ground. It was the best benchpress mark at the Combine this morning. This feat did not go unnoticed by USC coach Lincoln Riley. Complete warrior…played hurt the entire 2nd half … Continue reading Andrew Vorhees Tears ACL And Still

There are always some people who go gaga when new weights are released by USC for the football players. Eric Gentry gained 5 pounds. Justin Dedich lost 10 pounds. Mason Murphy gained 10 pounds. Wow! First off, let’s be clear. Some of these players probably weighed close to these marks during the past season. But they haven’t been officially weighed for the roster since the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Let’s Go Crazy Over Player Weights

USC started spring practice today with little fanfare because the media was not allowed to attend. There will also be no media at Tuesday’s second practice. The big news today was the visit of five-star QB Dylan Raiola, who did watch practice. It feels like it will be USC and Nebraska for Raiola. I wonder how closely he watched five-star QB Malachi Nelson in his … Continue reading USC Started Spring Practice!