If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

It’s not something that will be discussed in polite circles, but there are a couple scenarios where Gary Patterson could be leading the USC football program. Let’s say USC’s schedule is a little too difficult for Lincoln Riley, if he got fired who would be the immiediate replacement? Patterson. Or, let’s say Riley’s represenatatives reach out to schools again for open jobs. Like a Florida … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

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Not Every School Is Dumbing Down Their Schedule

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte has spoken at length on non-conference schedules and his desire for an expanded College Football Playoff. “I prefer to preserve the regular season by playing great games and not dumbing down your schedule and playing nobody with the hopes that you can get in the playoff because you played nobody. If we can strengthen our regular season and keep … Continue reading Not Every School Is Dumbing Down Their Schedule

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USC Morning Buzz: Sprinting, Not Walking, To NFL

Would Eric Henderson have gone to the Washington Commanders if D’Anton Lynn was still the defensive coordinator? Probably. But once USC hired Gary Patterson, Henderson couldn’t get to the NFL fast enough. As a former Patterson colleague told me this week, “Gary’s the type of guy where you could be having dinner with your wife or girl friend and he’ll just walk up to you … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Sprinting, Not Walking, To NFL

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Dawg Work To D.C.

Just when you thought it was safe for USC to keep Eric Henderson, he is going to the Washington Commanders, according to CBS Sports. Henderson will be defensive line coach and run-game coordinator. Imagine being a Commanders fan and hiring a coach the Dallas Cowboys rejected. Let’s see if incoming USC defensive linemen actually care about this. The recruiting junkies will go to DEFCON 1. Continue reading Dawg Work To D.C.

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USC Morning Buzz: Someone Feels Sick About Season

USC’s Board of Trustees are scheduled to meet today, which means we could have a decision on the next president of the university. “I’m sick to my stomach for donors. I’m sick to my stomach for people that might be unhappy with winning nine games. And they should be unhappy.” This is supposed to be a refreshing comment. But does it address why he is … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Someone Feels Sick About Season

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USC Notes: Lincoln Riley Says Future Is Now; What’s New?

Lincoln Riley reiterated Monday that expectations are high every year at USC. “There’s pressure to win championships here every single year,” Riley said. “You’re in a blue blood program. Even the first year when we didn’t do it, even though we came back and won a bunch more games than they did and probably surpassed a lot of people’s expectations, like, that’s just — you … Continue reading USC Notes: Lincoln Riley Says Future Is Now; What’s New?