I frequently mention how Lincoln Riley doesn’t like to interact with the public. Even former players have complained to me recently about how welcomed they feel. Or don’t feel. One example: For several years during the Bohn era, former USC players had pre-game field access to each home game during warm-ups. This year, it dropped to one game. That is a benefit that costs USC no money … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Look, USC would be 5-0 if two plays went differently, OK! And Lincoln Riley said today those narrow losses are not going to affect the Trojans. “We’re still a very confident team. This isn’t some team that has two losses where we got our ass kicked. We know what we’re capable of and we know that we’ve got a really good opponent and a phenomenal … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Says Losses Haven’t Hurt USC

I used to call Caleb Williams an Eraser. A player who could erase the mistakes of the offensive line, the defense and . . . the head coach. Well, USC lacks an eraser this season. There are times in games when things might go against USC. Let’s say you are unhappy with the officiating (just like you were in the Pac-12). Williams was capable of … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Lacks An Eraser

Since I posted comments from Joel Klatt yesterday, let’s remember what he said on August 20th about USC. How did it hold up? .@joelklatt is bullish on USC this season… "This notion that their offense will take a step back is false… They're not going anywhere. It hasn't mattered what QB he has had." pic.twitter.com/8aC1GNbY9b — Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) August 20, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Continue reading Does It Matter Who Plays QB?

QUARTERBACK I really don’t get why the QB guru doesn’t see the need to install some packages with Jayden Maiava. This doesn’t mean you replace Miller Moss. It means you make the offense more dangerous by having a mobile QB who can run or pass in certain situations, instead of allowing defenses to just tee off on Moss, who is pretty much stuck in the … Continue reading USC-Minnesota Report Card

Caleb Williams came under criticism last season and threw five interceptions in 12 games. Miller Moss has four interceptions in five games. USC has had two pass plays of more than 40 yards this season and ranks 104th nationally. Last year, five receivers had catches of at least 40 yards and the Trojans ranked No. 2 nationally. Also, Williams had a 46-yard run. I’m not … Continue reading Some USC Fans Have Short Memories