Former USC linebacker Willie McGinest was recently on the All the Smoke podcast and this was one comment about the current state of the football program. “We haven’t done what we are supposed to do. We fell short. He has delivered a Heisman Trophy winner in Caleb Williams. But as far as the standard for the school we have underchieved and we need to get … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: A Take On State Of The Program
Former USC wide receiver Robert Woods retired this week. I’ve never seen a freshman receiver arrive at USC and learn the play book so quickly or run such precise routes. But it was easy to comprehend if you spoke to Woods and saw how mature he was even as a freshman. Jazzy Davidson had to be taken to the locker room near the end of … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
This sums up how I feel about USC fans who are happy that Notre Dame is off the schedule. A segment of fans just want easy games to make the College Football Playoff. They want a lousy game over a marquee matchup. They prop up a coach who hates to compete. The Big Ten backs it up the non-competitive attitude with a ridiculous proposal for … Continue reading Who Wants College Football Teams To Compete?
If it’s the offseason, it’s time for Joel Klatt to hype up USC. Actually, he’s equally happy to do it in the offseason and during the season. Like clockwork. So here he is doing what he does best: Continue reading Time For A Hype Machine Favorite To Get Started
Pat Harlow, a great USC offensive lineman, has returned to JSerra High School as an assistant coach. He was formerly the head coach at JSerra. Today is the 112th birthday of former USC baseball coach Rod Dedeaux, who 11 national championships. Here’s a 1959 interview where his love for USC was apparent. Q: What would you say is humor’s part in baseball? A: It’s half … Continue reading USC Notes: A Couple Trojan Greats In News
Isaia Vandermade, a Class of 2027 defensive lineman from Santa Margarita, committed to USC. It was an easy recruitment because his father is former USC player and long-time football staffer Lenny Vandermade. Alabama has hired USC offensive analyst Brad Aoki as a pass-game specialist. USC officially announced the hiring of Mike Ekeler as special teams and linebckers coach. UCLA defeated USC, 7-0, in the first-ever … Continue reading Morning Buzz: An Easy Commitment For USC
