I don’t really care about the obsession of Oklahoma fans with Lincoln Riley. Or about some USC fans gloating about Oklahoma losing to Kansas State. Before you join that chorus, be aware that Riley is 1-2 vs. Kansas State coach Chris Klieman. Here’s what Riley said this morning on Caleb Williams and his game-winning TD pass vs. Oregon State: “Had one of those nights where … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Praises A Pass To Remember

QUARTERBACK I knew it was possible for Caleb Williams to have a bad game, I just didn’t know it would be this soon. The part that isn’t being greatly discussed is how average Williams becomes when under pressure. Grade: D+ RUNNING BACK Travis Dye is living up to his billing. I’m less impressed with Austin Jones. But Dye does everything plus provides leadership. USC is … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Oregon State Report Card

According to the Athletic, Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey drove to USC last week to pick up a pair of yellow tights that some Trojan players are wearing for games. Ramsey was originally committed to USC before he switchd to Florida State. Frankly, I think the yellow tights are awful on USC and the Rams. USC linebacker Clyde Moore drew an unnecessary roughness penalty on a … Continue reading Yellow Fever Is Spreading

One of the most unpleasant basketball games I ever attended was a USC-Oregon State game in Corvallis where I sat in front of the student section. It was a torrent of profanity and inappropriate comments. Now when I sat in other parts of Gill Coliseum, it was a great environment. Pete Carroll was so appalled by the fans after the first time he went to … Continue reading There’s Been An Overreaction To Oregon State Atmosphere

WINNERS Travis Dye The star tailback is not only the top tailback but a team leader. That’s quite a luxury to have him and Caleb Williams as your leaders. Alex Grinch For a week everyone will talk positively about the USC defense instead of the offense. Trent Bray The Oregon State defensive coordinator did the unthinkable Saturday night: He made USC’s offense look average. Eric … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of Week

Here’s an interesting comment from Pac-12 Network analyst Nick Aliotti that he told John Canzano during the game. “Those guys are the more physical team,” Aliotti said of Oregon State. Aliotti is a former defensive coordinator at UCLA and Oregon. Do you agree or disagree? When Johnny Nansen got hired as defensive coordinator at Arizona it sounded like a potential disaster. Nansen, a former USC … Continue reading Who Was More Physical? USC Or Oregon State?