Former ASU QB Jayden Daniels is transferring to LSU, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. I think Daniels has regressed and might not be good enough for LSU. But Brian Kelly won at Notre Dame with quarterbacks that didn’t excite me over the years so maybe Daniels will be fine there. I’d have rather had Jaxson Dart if I needed a QB. Continue reading Jayden Daniels To LSU

There is something for everyone this weekend. There are a ton of high school recruits visiting the campus; USC plays UCLA on Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion; five USC players are at the NFL Combine and there is the usual spring array of other sports. It’s the busiest weekend since then-athletic director Lynn Swann skipped out for an autograph show. How do you handicap the … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Former Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler took a dig at Lincoln Riley today while doing a press conference at South Carolina. Now you might think I’m going to take a shot at Riley but . . . Transfers always say stuff like this I didn’t think much of Rattler at Oklahoma This is like the new strength coach who always revolutionizes the program compared to his … Continue reading Spencer Rattler Takes Shot At Lincoln Riley

Pete Carroll said this today at the NFL Combine about his Seattle Seahawks defense. “We’ve been a little bit arrogant over the years (with) the way we do it. … It’s not that time (anymore).” Hail Caesar! (Who remembers that nickname?) Drake London said today he is 85 percent recovered from his broken ankle. He is not working out at the NFL Combine but will … Continue reading USC Notes: Caesar Changes Philosophy

When I talk to Pac-12 coaches about Colorado, it sounds like a mess. A lot of players have left. Coaches seemed unhappy. Former USC defensive line coach Vic So’oto was hired Dec. 30 to coach the defensive line but quit to become outside linebackers coach at Cal. Colorado coach Karl Dorrell said So’oto left to be closer to his family but So’oto disputed that on … Continue reading Why Did Vic So’oto Leave Colorado?

I spoke to someone who watched players’ workouts and said it was obvious QB Caleb Williams and WR Mario Williams have played together and formed a bond. “You could tell right away,” the source said. “Last year, I could tell Keaontay Ingram was a player. I think (Mario Williams) could be like that too.” This is going to be a big recruiting weekend for USC: … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Watch For Williams-To-Williams Connection