WINNERS A lean, mean machine USC’s roster lacks depth in some spots but the lean-and-mean approach keeps everyone on their toes for spring practice, especially with a new coaching staff giving fresh starts for most everyone. Max Agbonkpolo and Ethan Anderson Might be worth transferring just to see what happens if they get coached up. Transfers Imagine how happy some players in the transfer portal … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of Week

USC coach Lincoln Riley spoke today about assistant coach Dave Nichol. “Just a really, really difficult day (Friday),” Riley said. “We’ll definitely miss him more than you’ll imagine.” “As you can imagine a lot of emotion with the guys and certainly the staff members that were close to Dave. “There’s a strong possibility I wouldn’t be in college coaching without him.” Riley said this about … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Remembers Dave Nichol

Some tragic news today as USC inside receivers coach Dave Nichol died this morning. He was 45. According to sources, Nichol had been battling cancer since December. I’m told USC coach Lincoln Riley flew Nichol back to Texas so he could be with his family before he passed away. Nichol had coached at Mississippi State, Washington State, East Carolina, Arizona, Baylor and Texas Tech. He … Continue reading USC Assistant Coach Dave Nichol Dies

Look at how similar the USC coaches’ clinics are from 1959 and 2022. At least the 1959 clinic featured Al Davis and more importantly, two “Coke” breaks. Continue reading USC Friday Notes Column Supplement

The coaching malfeasance that defined USC for years is still haunting the program. A couple years ago, I railed about all the players being brought from Texas from the Lone Star State-centric coaching staff. Not because they were from Texas but because so many were second-tier players. And now look: Offensive lineman Ty Buchanan. Gone. Offensive lineman Casey Collier. Gone. Wide receiver Jake Smith. Gone. … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column