USC holds a closed practice today. So far, there’s been a lot of general platitudes from Lincoln Riley: The team is in the best condition ever, the practice was physical, etc. Blah, blah, blah. He doesn’t care when he compliments the team’s condition he is indicting himself and his former strength coach. Riley is also claiming true freshmen will get a chance to play. What … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: It’s A Slow Burn Start To Camp

USC has announced it will hold its first “Trojan Huddle” of the season for the Notre Dame game on Oct. 18. That is awfully late in the season for the first Huddle, which is a pre-game party that usually features food, drinks and music. It doesn’t speak well of the USC Alumni Assn. or USC’s image as a football school. And isn’t it interesting that … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC strength coach Trumain Carroll said Tuesday the Trojans have gained 800 pounds of muscle since he arrived from Kansas State. That means in the past two seasons USC reportedly added 2,200 pounds of muscle. Does Carroll know last year USC claimed it added 1,400 pounds? I wonder what he would think of that figure? Did it look like it during games? Maybe it will … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Number To Never Forget

In an odd move, USC has hired Adrian Klemm as a defensive analyst despite the fact he has been an offensive line coach his entire career. Klemm is one of those coaches who seemed to be keep moving upward, going from UCLA to the Pittsburgh Steelers to Oregon and finally in 2023, the New England Patriots. But he didn’t coach last season and was not … Continue reading USC Hires Former UCLA Assistant Coach

USC holds its first practice today at 7 a.m. at Howard Jones Field. Lincoln Riley and new strength coach Trumain Carroll will speak to the media after practice. It’s an interesting choice to start off with the strength coach. Riley will no doubt say Carroll has transformed the program. But will Riley admit his long-time strength coach, Bennie Wylie, was removed by general manager Chad … Continue reading Wednesday Buzz: USC Holds First Practice Today

The Big Ten coaches are something else. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Big Ten Coaches Are A Joke