USC coach Lincoln Riley was asked Tuesday about why the Trojans’ recruiting class has improved so much. Here’s part of his answer: “I mean, a lot of things. Staff’s different, got some different guys on the field, obviously the personnel department’s changed a lot, the group there’s doing a great job, that massive structure behind you right there is actually kind of real now so … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Does Lincoln Riley Have Finger On Pulse Of Recruiting?

Tomuhini Topui, a four-star defensive tackle at Mater Dei who was hanging around USC last week, committed to the Trojans today. He decommitted from Oregon last week. If nothing else, it’s good to see USC get a commitment from a Mater Dei player. It kind of shows that guys like this want to stay home. But they needed a stubborn fool like Lincoln Riley to … Continue reading USC Gets Defensive Tackle Commitment

Five-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr., who is committed to Ohio State, has canceled visits to USC, Oregon an Miami. “I want to be a Buckeye,” he told On3. Continue reading USC Notes: Receiver Shuts Down Recruitment

Does any athletic dept. besides USC promote its general manager more than the actual football coach? It’s such an indictment of Lincoln Riley. General manager Chad Bowden will lead off tonight’s episode of the Trojans Live show. Bowden has constantly been featured/promoted since he arrived at USC, way more than Riley. I view this all as Jen Cohen showing who she would like to be … Continue reading Who Does USC Want To Be The Face Of The Program?