Lincoln Riley still wants to bring in 10-15 transfers but he is also going to have slimmer program than last year. I’m told Riley wants 115 players this season in the program. Last year, USC had a whopping 129 on its roster. And that didn’t include the imposter. Remember him? It’s the one-year anniversay of him showing at spring practice and fielding punts. And using … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: A Slimmer Program Ahead

I talked in Friday’s column how USC players would earn the Trojan helmet logo during spring practices. Lincoln Riley calls getting the logo being “gold-plated.” “Guys that aren’t gold-plated, you probably won’t have to worry about seeing on the sidelines,” Riley said Saturday. Riley said the number of players who earned their helmet decal is in the low double-digits. Riley was asked about high-school recruiting … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Lincoln Riley Issues Warning

USC is already a third of the way through spring practice. So let’s get some impressions of the workouts, which are considered more intense than under the previous administration. You know who I hear has stood out in practices? The transfers. Not suprisingly, the first three names I heard from coaches were wide receiver Mario Williams (Oklahoma), defensive end Romello Height (Auburn) and linebacker Shane … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Jaxson Dart is splitting first-team reps at Mississippi spring practice with Luke Altmyer. He’s been making a lot of aggressive throws in practices. We’ll see if Lane Kifffin curbs that. Dart said today he chose Mississippi for stablilty. “I thought going to SC it was going to be a lot more stable with the coaching staff,” Dart said. “I don’t have just one year, so … Continue reading Checking In On Jaxson Dart

Exactly how has the culture changed at USC? What does it mean when someone says things get addressed? Here’s how: If a player misses class, has grade issues or even misses a workout, Lincoln Riley has them stand in front of the team and state what they have done. They even miss a practice. The message via Riley is clear: It’s hard to earn a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Means Business

Former USC running back Kenan Christon is still in the transfer portal after entering it in mid-December. It’s might seem surprising especially when you consider he also runs track and can help a college in two sports. But I suspect Christon wants to earn his degree from USC before he transfers, which he should be able to do in May. So he can find a … Continue reading USC Notes: Why Is Kenan Christon Still In Portal?