USC Saturday Buzz: An All-Too Familiar Scene Friday Night
The Salute to Troy kickoff dinner was last night and, as usual, Lincoln Riley declined to host the event. John Robinson hosted. Pete Carroll hosted. Lane Kiffin hosted. Steve Sarkisian infamously hosted. But never Riley. He doesn’t dirty his hands. The news was freshman defensive end Jahkeem Stewart was walking around the event with a boot on his ankle/foot. Riley’s neglected to mention that this … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: An All-Too Familiar Scene Friday Night
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Lincoln Riley has raised expectations for new tailback Eli Sanders. “Eli Sanders has had one of the best training camps of anyone,” Riley said. “He’s probably the most explosive back in the room.” Carson Palmer makes his coaching debut tonight as Santa Margarita plays Mission Viejo. Santa Margarita features USC commit Trent Mosley. And now for some history: The 1971 USC-Notre Dame featured this moment … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Who Made This Decision?
The Big Ten Network visited USC this week. A former USC player who watched the show was aghast at two things: No one asked Lincoln Riley (or anyone else) about the Notre Dame series. And why was the show filmed in a dark room inside the McKay Center? They couldn’t find a fully lit room or go to Howard Jones Field? USC prides itself on … Continue reading Who Made This Decision?
Ja’Kobi Lane Broke Foot In May
USC wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane broke his foot in May but is now fully healthy, according to Lincoln Riley. He has been limited in training camp but is supposed to be 100 percent for the Missouri State game. Continue reading Ja’Kobi Lane Broke Foot In May
USC Morning Buzz: Corner Position Could Have Big Change
Keep an eye on redshirt freshman cornerback Marcelles Williams. I thought he had a chance last season to start or at least be an impact but he was never given a chance. Now he’s definitely part of the cornerback rotation and might even start depending on how he performs in the early games. Former USC QB Malachi Nelson has won the starting job at UTEP. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Corner Position Could Have Big Change
Lincoln Riley’s Anti-Notre Dame Game Argument Falling Apart
Some very interesting adjustments were announced today by the College Football Playoff regarding strength of schedule and strength of record: “The current schedule strength metric has been adjusted to apply greater weight to games against strong opponents.” And this: “This metric rewards teams defeating high-quality opponents while minimizing the penalty for losing to such a team.” So it benefits USC to play a team like … Continue reading Lincoln Riley’s Anti-Notre Dame Game Argument Falling Apart
