USC checked in at No. 14, right between North Carolina and Michigan State in the Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll. Utah is the top Pac-12 team at No. 7. Oregon is No. 11. The polls manage to agree with themselves as USC was ranked No. 15 in the coaches’ poll. Here’s the full poll including others receiving votes: RANK TEAM PV RANK CONFERENCE POINTS … Continue reading USC Ranked No. 14 In AP Poll

Have you noticed any differences to USC training camp? Here’s one: A decrease in the breathless reports on the performance of players. This is because Lincoln Riley is closing a lot of practices. Thursday was closed. Saturday and Sunday were closed. Even an open practice like Friday means people can watch about 20 minutes of stretching and some individual drills. So that cuts down significantly … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Significant Difference In Training Camp

During training camp, one group USC’s had in the secondary is Calen Bullock and Xavion Alford at safety, Mekhi Blackmon and Ceyair Wright at cornerback and Max Williams at nickelback. I’ve consistently promoted Blackmon and Bullock so I’m bullish on them. But I have to say if this is the starting group, I’m not exactly inspired. Alford played last season and had some good moments … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Does Secondary Inspire You?

Raymond Pulido, a four-star offensive lineman from Apple Valley High School, committed to Alabama today. USC didn’t offer Pulido a scholarship, which seems strange if the Crimson Tide wanted him. Miami, Michigan, Mississippi and Tennessee were among those who did offer Pulido. So you either have to trust USC’s judgment or Alabama’s judgment. Either way, Saban’s amassed a large group of offensive line commits for … Continue reading Nick Saban Pulls Offensive Lineman Out Of Apple Valley

Former USC QB Jaxson Dart completed 14 of 17 passes for 207 yards and 2 TDs today in Mississippi’s scrimmage. His competition, Luke Altmyer, was 13 of 20 for 126 yards and an interception. Lane Kiffin criticized both QBs. “I thought the first two guys [Dart and Altmyer] didn’t play great and took too many sacks — even though we’re not hitting them, that would’ve … Continue reading Jaxson Dart Shines In Scrimmage

Korey Foreman attended practice today but was not dressed in pads. Lincoln Riley said Foreman had a minor injury. Earlier in the week, Riley said Foreman had a “previous commitment” when he missed two practices. “We expect him back in the next few days,” Riley said. Tight end Jude Wolfe underwent surgery and will miss the first part of the season, according to Riley. Riley … Continue reading USC Injury Update