When people hyped up USC’s receivers last season or next season, it’s hard not to remember that a mere seven years ago (2019), USC had Michael Pittman, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Drake London at wide receiver. Tyler Vaughns and Velus Jones were also part of the receiving corps. Did USC take advantage of it? Well, Kedon Slovis passed for more than 3,500 yards. But the … Continue reading Monday Buzz: Did USC Take Advantage Of Its Receivers?
Does anyone have any video of Lincoln Riley interacting with USC fans like this? Grant Govel and Cameron Faussett combined on a seven-inning, no-hitter in an 11-0 victory over Pepperdine last night at Dedeaux Field. Govel struck out 10 and walked one in six innings. The game went only seven innings because of the mercy rule. Andrew Lamb and Dean Carpentier homered for the Trojans, … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Lane Kiffin Shows Lincoln Riley How To Do It
USC promoted tight ends coach Chad Savage to pass game coordinator. These extra titles happen everywhere these days to give coaches an extra title even if they don’t necessarily mean more responsibility. Does anyone think Lincoln Riley — who only really cares about his passing offense — is going to let someone else handle important facets of the passing game? Savage also coaches the “interior … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Beware Football Titles
USC plays its first game at the new Dedeaux Field tonight at 6 vs. Pepperdine. Admission to all home games this season is free. USC’s Homecoming will be Oct. 3 vs. Washington. USC has promoted AJ Howard to outside linebackers coach. He was assistant linebackers coach last season. It’s the second internal promotion this week. The USC women’s golf team is ranked No. 2 in … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC has selected its Oct. 31 game vs. Ohio State for Trojan Family Weekend. Why that weekend? Well, the game won’t be moved to a Friday night. The next question is which game will be Homecoming? The likely candidates are the Oct. 3 game vs. Washington and Nov. 21 vs. Maryland. When I see Lincoln Riley lately on interviews, I keep thinking he is looks … Continue reading USC Sets Football Weekend Date
USC had its alumni baseball game last weekend. The stands at the new Dedeaux Field did not yet pass inspection, so the boosters who came for the alumni game had to sit down in the bullpen with the porta-potties away from everything. Among those who showed up to festivities the night before were Lars Nootbar, Mark McGwire and Bret Boone. USC guard Chad Baker-Mazara is out … Continue reading USC Notes: An Improvised Athletic Event
