USC Morning Buzz: One Star Emerging In Spring?

People who watch the scrimmage portions of USC practice say that defensive tackle Jamaal Jarrett has been impressive. So why did he have only three tackles in 11 games at Georgia last season? In 2023 he had six tackles in five games. This will be a big season for Jarrett to see if he can finally show something in games. We all know what happened … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: One Star Emerging In Spring?

USC Saturday Buzz: No Photos Allowed!

When former USC players attended last weekend’s scrimmage at the Coliseum, they received only one instruction. Do not take photos! Lincoln Riley really thinks his spring practices are important. I might be more sympathetic if he wasn’t such a lousy play caller/clock manager last season. It must have upset him that he had to have spring games his first three seasons at USC. Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: No Photos Allowed!

Time For Some Lincoln Riley Math

USC coach Lincoln Riley allowed former players to attend last Saturday’s practice. It was originally billed as a special event but turned out just to be a practice and nothing else. Riley told the former players after practice that it was special to have “85” of them attend. But Tuesday, when he spoke to the media, Riley said “150” former players were at the practice. … Continue reading Time For Some Lincoln Riley Math

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

Former Ferris State All-American offensive tackle Bryce George has committed to Iowa. He was considering USC and Cal. Here are some of the stars of the 1958 team featured in the USC-Notre Dame game program, when illustrations told the story from the legendary Art Brewster. In 1969, before USC played Nebraska, Goux started off, “We’ve been kicking each other’s asses in practice since spring. ARE WE … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A Friday Notes Column