When former USC coach John Robinson would tell stories, he would sometimes make references to a fictitious/unknown person as “Harry Hatchetass.” Anyone who was around Robinson for any length of time probably heard this reference. As a USC alum who knew Robinson told me this week, ““With Woody Marks injured and Quentin Joyner quitting, in the bowl game, Lincoln Riley is gonna have to give … Continue reading A Moment Of USC Levity For Transfer Portal

USC’s 2025 football schedule has been released and it’s clear that Games 5-8 will be the toughest stretch as the Trojans play at Illinois; host Michigan; at Notre Dame and at Nebraska. USC concludes the season at Oregon and hosts UCLA. The first two games are fairly embarrassing as USC hosts Missouri State, which makes its FBS debut and Georgia State, the return of Clay … Continue reading USC 2025 Football Schedule Dates Announced!

When Lincoln Riley talks, who listens? Do his players? USC has players leaving for the transfer portal and defensive end DJ Peevy was the latest Tuesday. Players leave for different reasons: Playing time, NIL, a featured role, etc. But would USC have so many defections if players believed in their coach? Whatever else is going on, it’s hard to believe the players have faith in … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Would USC Have Less Transfers With More Leadership?

The hits just keep coming. Duce Robinson is set to enter the transfer portal per Matt Zenitz. Do you blame him? I keep asking if the wide receivers got developed by Lincoln Riley? Robinson only caught seven more passes this season than his underutilized freshman season. Why return to that to be part of a program that is stagnant under Riley? Continue reading Duce Robinson To Enter Transfer Portal

UCLA is targeting Fresno State defensive line coach Jethro Franklin, per Pete Thamel. Franklin was an assistant coach at USC under Pete Carroll. The athletic dept. should not recognize a streak that does not exist. This fan did not attend most games in 2020. His streak of consecutive games ended. It is over. The 2020 games counted in the official NCAA records. So you cannot … Continue reading USC Notes: UCLA Targets Ex-Pete Carroll Assistant

Sources tell me that USC athletic director Jen Cohen recently showed interest in the South Carolina job. Now why would someone at USC be interested in South Carolina? The same sources said there is a feeling of being trapped at USC by Lincoln Riley’s contract, which prohibits the A.D. from doing anything meaningful. It is also worth noting that Carol Folt — who hired Cohen … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Traps Everyone