USC Morning Buzz: Tuesday Notes
Ranking teams can be tricky enough but Athlon is ranking every quarterback in the nation. USC must have been one of the hardest since JT Daniels is expected to start without enrolling at USC until next month. Daniels is ranked No. 67 out of 130. That’s called taking the middle road. And frankly, how can anyone really rank Daniels right now? It’s all guesswork. Here’s … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Tuesday Notes
Pete Carroll Leaving For NFL Followup
Someone on twitter tried to say that when Jim Harbaugh said Pete Carroll would be leaving after the season, it confirmed Todd McNair’s testimony last week. “He’s only got one more year, though. He’ll be there one more year,” Harbaugh said. “That’s what I’ve heard. I heard it inside the staff.” Only one problem: Harbaugh said that in 2007. McNair said Carroll made his exit … Continue reading Pete Carroll Leaving For NFL Followup
USC Gets To Face Same Tailback At Two Schools
Harry How/Getty Images Cal tailback Tre Watson announced he will transfer to Texas, where he will be eligible next season. That means Watson, who gained 33 yards and caught a 22-yard TD pass in 2016 vs. USC, will face the Trojans again on Sept. 15. Continue reading USC Gets To Face Same Tailback At Two Schools
USC Morning Buzz: Monday Notes
Former USC coach Lane Kiffin is again defending his tenure with the Trojans in an interview with ESPN.com. “Now, I know the facts of USC, when you lose 30 scholarships … going 28-15 with those types of sanctions, people don’t do that,” Kiffin said. “Look at those types of penalties and what usually happens to programs — look at Miami, getting blown out every week. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Monday Notes
USC Picture Of The Day
USC linebacker Jack Del Rio sacks Oklahoma quarterback Kelly Phelps during the Trojans’ 12-0 victory over the Sooners in 1982. Linebacker Riki Gray had 13 tackles while safety Joey Browner had 10. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
Did Pete Carroll Plot USC Departure A Year In Advance?
I’m not hanging on every word of the Todd McNair trial because I don’t think a $50 million judgement in his favor will erase the sting of NCAA sanctions. Money for an assistant coach doesn’t do that for me. But I want to address something McNair said on the witness stand last week. McNair said USC coach Pete Carroll planned to leave well before the … Continue reading Did Pete Carroll Plot USC Departure A Year In Advance?
