Why did USC go for 2 points last night with a 32-10 lead vs. lowly Colorado? The reason was simple: The Trojans wanted to put something else on film for UCLA to worry about before next week’s game. That’s why the play was run last night and not in another game. It’s part of the gamesmanship that happens. There is actually a precedent too. In … Continue reading USC Saturday Notes: Lincoln Riley Imitates Pete Carroll

The big question this morning is how will USC replace Travis Dye? If I try to think like Lincoln Riley, the answer might be what Riley wants anyways: Pass the ball even more. Let’s look at Dye’s replacements: 1.) Austin Jones Does everything fine and nothing special. 2.) Raleek Brown Capable of making a big play but inconsistent and pass-blocking needs work. 3.) Darwin Barlow … Continue reading Morning Buzz: How USC Replaces Travis Dye

The first takeaway is how rough the injury to tailback Travis Dye impacts USC. The fact it happened against a 1-8 team is even worse. USC will miss his leadership, his running and just as crucially, his pass blocking. Well, it’s now officially time to focus on UCLA. UPDATED: Lincoln Riley on Travis Dye: “Don’t expect he’ll play again this year. Don’t expect it to … Continue reading Discuss The USC-Colorado Game

So how do you feel going into the UCLA game now? This game is over but it’s not the crisp, tune-up you want going into the UCLA game. Travis Dye carted off field. It’s a huge loss because he is the Trojans’ emotional leader. USC is going to win but will anyone feel better about the team the way it’s played so far? This is … Continue reading USC-Colorado Live Blog

It’s time for another Friday night football game at USC. I’m not usually a fan of the weeknight games at the Coliseum. But since the Trojans are playing Colorado, I’m not against it. You get the game over with tonight and can spend tomorrow watching all the other games without getting distracted by the Buffaloes. 😲😨👎 Notre Dame’s Jerry Tillery steps on USC's Zach Banner … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

The official USC athletic dept. line on the season has now rubbed off on Lincoln Riley, who said this today: “Like, don’t forget where this thing was last year. I think a lot of people have. We’re 8-1 with everything in front of us. Let’s make sure we have some perspective around here. We’re in a phenomenal position.” As I said before, USC had coaches … Continue reading Et Tu Lincoln Riley?