Ty Buchanan, a redshirt freshman offensive lineman, is in the transfer portal. He is third USC offensive lineman to enter the portal, joining Casey Collier and Liam Douglass. Buchanan and Collier were part of that group of Texas recruits that Graham Harrell and Co. focused so hard on because they couldn’t get players from Southern California. And for people who think USC needed to wait … Continue reading USC Has 20th Player Enter Transfer Portal

USC has had 35 players depart since Lincoln Riley took over as part of his rebuilding process. But what about the remaining players who were not told by Riley that it was in their “best interest” to go elsewhere? I spoke to a player Wednesday who said there were some tense moments. “Some of us that are still here were worried we would get the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Roster Turnover Keeps Everyone Alert

Isaiah Pola-Mao is working out at USC Pro Day today. This answers the question regarding Pola-Mao’s future because it had not officially been announced he turned pro. In fact, Pro Football Focus did not list the safety among its draft-eligible players. Where will he go? If he gets drafted, it’s expected to be around the 6th-7th round after a disappointing season at USC. Defensive end … Continue reading USC Pro Day Solves A Mystery

This was the best quote of spring practice Tuesday and it came from running backs coach Kiel McDonald. “No matter what everybody has done prior to being here, they’ve done nothing for the Trojans, myself included,” McDonald said. “We have to adhere to the standards.” This is true. And the fact McDonald is telling the truth on Day 1 is a good sign. Some players … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Sounds Of Spring Practice

USC coach Lincoln Riley said after today’s practice he might take another quarterback with the Trojans down to two scholarship players at the position. “It’s not ideal,” Riley said. Riley was eager for his first USC practice. “Hottest first spring practice of my life, but it was amazing,” Riley said. “It really was.” “I’ve been waiting for this for 100 days. If I could I’d … Continue reading Spring Notes: USC Might Add Quarterback

Korey Foreman is listed at being 20 pounds lighter (265 to 245) and is now a “rush end.” I don’t really care about such details. I just want to know if he can play. Last year, he was a disappointment. We all heard Drake Jackson lost weight while he was at USC and did it help him play better? No. You either make plays or … Continue reading USC Notes: Forget Numbers, You Can Either Play Or Can’t Play