Lincoln Riley said today that recruiting in California will always be a top priority for him and his coaching staff. That will probably come as news at Mater Dei and some other high schools. It’s obvious Riley prefers Georgia (and perhaps Texas) and that’s fine but don’t pretend like California is your top priority. I’ve heard from Colorado coaches that Deion Sanders doesn’t like to … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Makes Dubious Recruiting Claim

USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn doesn’t give interesting answers to questions when he meets the press once a week. Here is what he said about having only six sacks in six games. “On my end just keep on trying to attack protections and affect the quarterback,” Lynn said. Yes, well, you haven’t done a good job of it for half a season. So what are … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Non-Answer To Defensive Shortcoming

For all intents and purposes, the season’s gone in terms of real goals. So why not let Jayden Maiava play some and start using more of the freshmen. It’s likely for the younger defensive linemen, given that Anthony Lucas is out for the season. But the schedule is supposed to be easier the rest of the way and you might as well get people experience … Continue reading USC Notes: Time For Youth Movement?

After getting embarrassed by having a Penn State fan run out of the tunnel with the Trojans on Saturday, USC has amended its policies for the run. “All participants must be in USC apparel to partake in Game Day Experiences.” Hilarious. USC didn’t make the change Monday after the Penn State participated. It did it Tuesday night after the incident went viral on social media. Continue reading USC Reacts To Embarrassing Moment

Have you heard this talking point? This USC team is better at 3-3 than last year’s USC team at 6-0. What are we doing here? Is there one person who did not think before the season that USC was better than a year ago? There’s a new defensive staff. Around nine new defensive starters. A supposedly hungry and wiser Lincoln Riley fresh off being humbled … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Did You Know 3-3 Is Better Than 6-0?

USC coach Lincoln Riley said today that defensive end Anthony Lucas underwent a medical procedure and will miss the rest of the season. Lucas had been dealing with a lower leg injury and seemed to hurt his ankle again in the Penn State game. Braylan Shelby has been playing behind Lucas. Continue reading Anthony Lucas/Eric Gentry Out For Season