Did you notice when Nebraska and Texas canceled their spring games, Matt Rhule and Steve Sarkisian announced it? Has anyone heard from Lincoln Riley on the subject? He’s probably too busy, given that he has only two general managers and more support staff than any coach in USC history. It matters to athletic dept. employees because they have to deal with disgruntled fans and don’t … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Where Is The Accountability?

Simote Katoanga, a four-star defensive end from Santa Margarita High School, committed to USC. He had offers from Notre Dame, North Carolina and Clemson. Seven of the 11 commitments for the Class of 2026 are from Southern California. Continue reading USC Notes: Four-Star Commits

Now that four-star QB Jonas Williams has committed to USC, does this mean Williams thinks he will beat out Husan Longstreet for the job at some point? How long will they both be on the roster in this day and age? One eventually transfers, right? And does this affect the recruitment of five-star QB Ryder Lyons, who is expected to go on a Mormon mission? … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: How Long Will Jonas Williams And Husan Longstreet Be Teammates?

When USC canceled its spring game, one of the first things you heard was “Nebraska and Texas also did it.” But let’s note a difference: Nebraska has sold out 403 straight home games. Texas sold out every game last season and has set an all-time season-ticket record four of the past five seasons. These teams don’t need to sell tickets. USC has fake sellouts where … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Here is how USC works. Some donors had been told as recently as last week by athletic dept. employees to “Be sure to come to the spring game” and then this week, Lincoln Riley decides to cancel the game. You think fans, former players and donors are happy with that decision? Do you think fans, former players or donors matter with Riley? Couldn’t they at … Continue reading USC Did About Face On Spring Game

USC will not have a spring football game, joining schools like Ohio State and Nebraska. It’s not exactly a surprise given Lincoln Riley’s attitude toward the public. All spring practices will be closed so the public now will not get any chance to see the team. Tampering with players who do well in televised spring games and injuries are concerns cited by coaches at other … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Eliminates Spring Game