A few people who went the game Saturday noted the band seemed to be noticeably smaller. I heard this last season too. Maybe it’s a fallout from COVID-19. Who knows? The sun deck (the end zone bleachers where the band watches games) is definitely smaller, perhaps because USC wants it to look full with less band members. Here’s a look at the band seven years … Continue reading Another Observation From Game 1
I might have criticized the defensive line and secondary but I haven’t been critical of the linebackers. Linebackers Shane Lee and Eric Gentry combined for 15 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, .5 sacks, 1 interception and 1 pass breakup vs. Rice. These guys are going to be the foundation of the defense. And they’ll be making a lot of tackles if the defensive line doesn’t … Continue reading USC Linebackers Step Up
So how did the transfers shape USC? 11 of USC’s 22 starters vs. Rice made their first start as Trojans. Eight of the new starters were transfers. The transfers who started: Mekhi Blackmon, Romello Height, Shane Lee, Caleb Williams, Travis Dye, Brenden Rice, Jordan Addison and Mario Williams. One word about special teams. USC needed to punt just once vs. Rice. Aadyn Sleep-Dalton’s first career … Continue reading USC Monday Buzz: Transfers Make Impact
USC is flying high after its 66-14 victory over Rice. I’m wondering how thrilled some players are who didn’t do much Saturday. For example: Wide receiver Terrell Bynum, who transferred from Washington, did not catch a pass. Wide receiver Gary Bryant, who started seven games last season, caught 1 pass for 7 yards. Wide receiver Brenden Rice, the transfer from Colorado, had 1 catch for … Continue reading It’s Hard To Get Everyone In USC Games
Wasn’t it amazing how USC had almost exactly 60,000 at the game? If you don’t believe the numbers get made up, having a crowd count of 60,113 confirms it. The Coliseum holds 77,500. There were really about 40,000-45,000 at the game. It’s a blistering hot day. There’s no shame in 45,000 attending. But don’t try to inflate it. And now for a cringeworthy post-game moment. … Continue reading Strange Things Going On Off-Field At Coliseum
A lot of people seem to think so after USC’s 66-14 victory over Rice. “It’s definitely a statement. That’s what we wanted to do,” wide receiver Jordan Addison said. “Week 1 we had to show everybody that this wasn’t just no hype. We ready to play.” Well, yes and no. Let’s keep it real. You can read breathless recaps elsewhere. I guarantee you the USC … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Is USC Back?
