Players really do get better when they get away from Lincoln Riley. Remember Mario Williams? He was part of that blob of wide receivers that had non-descript seasons at USC. Well, Williams just became the eighth 1,000-yard receiver in Tulane history. Williams caught 54 passes in one season at Tulane. He caught 69 passes in two seasons at USC. No wonder Duce Robinson and Zacariah … Continue reading Another One Doing Better Away From Lincoln Riley

USC has received a commitment from massive Georgia defensive lineman Jamaal Jarrett (6-5, 350). Can he play? I only ask because the fanboys won’t. Jarrett had three tackles and no sacks in 11 games with the Bulldogs. Hopefully, he works out better than Bear Alexander. Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Lands Georgia Lineman

Former USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander has committed to Oregon. He also considered Penn State and SMU. Now this is going to be interesting. Dan Lanning has instilled a go-go-go culture in Eugene that seems to have little time for lackadaisical play. Will the Oregon coaches transform Alexander? If they can, they deserve plenty of kudos. If not, where does Alexander turn next? Continue reading Bear Alexander To Oregon

A reader who saw the picture of Marv Goux in today’s column reminded me that yesterday was the 80th anniversary of the death of Pvt. Tony Goux, who died at the Battle of the Bulge. Marv Goux was only 12 when his father died. After the war, Clark returned to USC and played football in 1946-47. He became a USC assistant coach for five years … Continue reading The Friday USC Notes Column Supplement

I wrote earlier this week about players who developed after they left USC. Well, former USC wide receiver Mario Williams is just 60 yards shy of becoming Tulane’s first 1,000-yard receiver since 2013. That’s an indictment of Lincoln Riley and wide receivers coach Dennis Simmons. Again. I really wish guys like Riley and Coach Henny were in New York or Philadelphia and had to deal … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Former USC tailback Quinten Joyner is expected to transfer to Texas Tech, according to Matt Zenitz. Texas Tech? Joyner visited Ohio State last week. That’s an understandable move. But Texas Tech? So did Texas Tech simply offer the most money? What was USC prepared to pay Joyner that caused him to leave in the first place? From Tommy Trojan to Raider Red? As they say … Continue reading Quinten Joyner Transfers To Texas Tech?!?!