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.” The last time USC played Tulane was in 1946. Even though USC played at Notre Dame on Nov. 30, 1946, the Trojans … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Defense Still Learning
You didn’t really think the Pac-12 would go undefeated in the bowl season, did you? And even though Pitt was missing a lot of players, the Panthers weren’t in El Paso on vacation. Good for El Paso. It’s the friendiest bowl out there because of its volunteers who cherish the Sun Bowl. PITT CALLED SAULS @bsauls22 #H2P » @TonyTheTigerSB pic.twitter.com/Cv3COuED5c — Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) December … Continue reading Notes: Quite A Sun Bowl
As we look back at 2022, here’s another Trojan who passed away. Steve Lehmer, a three-year starter on the offensive line at USC from 1967-69 and member of the 1967 national championship team, died on July 14. He was 74. Lehmer was the only sophomore to start on the 1967 team and was also a member of the 1967 and 1968 NCAA championship track teams … Continue reading Remembering Steve Lehmer
Florida offensive tackle Michael Tarquin, who started seven games in 2022, is transferring to USC. Tarquin missed four games with an injury. He started two games in 2021. Steve Sarkisian is 59-47 in nine-plus seasons as a head coach and he just made $5.4 million this season. What an amazing story he is for failing upwards. When USC plays Oregon State tonight in women’s basketball, … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
The Cotton Bowl will have an SEC officiating crew. Referee Steve Marlowe is an Alabama graduate. Now you might not like Pac-12 refs, but a Pac-12 crew will do the Georgia-Ohio State game (Peach Bowl). Part of the reason for that is because you can’t have an SEC or Big Ten for this game. But Pac-12 officials have been busy during bowl season. They worked … Continue reading USC-Tulane Has SEC Feel
Caleb Williams practiced today at AT&T Stadium. The media was able to watch the first 15 minutes so it was difficult to tell how close to 100 percent Williams looked. He wore a sleeve on his left leg. We’ll see if Lincoln Riley is forthcoming regarding Williams’ status. USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch was asked today about the standards at USC. “The expectation here (at … Continue reading Caleb Williams Practices In Texas
