USC Morning Buzz: Some Early Defensive Standouts
I’m not sure it’s news but the goal of the coaching staff is to get defensive tackle Bear Alexander to play consistently. And play hard consistently. “A great player is somebody who does routine things over and over, and there bad plays aren’t that bad,” Lincoln Riley said Tuesday. Note that none of these players are linemen. To this point, there have been some solid … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Some Early Defensive Standouts
USC Notes: Bold Prediction On LSU Game
With USC ranked No. 23 in the AP Top 25 poll, it’s worth noting that since 2004, every national champion was originally ranked in the top 7. There were two exceptions: Florida State was ranked No. 11 in 2013 and Auburn was ranked No. 22 in 2010. So it’s not surprising he predicts LSU will not be pushed by USC in the season-opener in Las … Continue reading USC Notes: Bold Prediction On LSU Game
The Defense Is Ahead Of Offense To Start Camp
Lincoln Riley praised the defense in USC’s opening scrimmage of training camp. I mentioned a couple days ago that the defense is always ahead of the offense the first week or so of training camps. They have less to learn so it takes time for the offense to catch up. So it’s perfectly normal for him to say the defense stood out. If it was … Continue reading The Defense Is Ahead Of Offense To Start Camp
Morning Buzz: Could USC Actually Lose QB To Indiana?
If five-star QB Julian Lewis actually commits to Indiana as 247 predicts, at least USC fans won’t have to blame it on NIL. I’m just ready to wrap things up on Lewis, one way or another. He has dragged out his recruitment far too long. Maybe USC should have given him a deadline. Continue reading Morning Buzz: Could USC Actually Lose QB To Indiana?
Is Julian Lewis Ready To Flip?
Recruiting analyst Tom Loy of 247 said today he expects five-star QB Julian Lewis to stick with his commitment to USC. “Right now I give the edge to Indiana over Colorado,” Loy said. This would certainly explain USC’s newfound interest in Corona Centennial QB Husan Longstreet, who is committed to Texas A&M. This is a big call by Loy. And it would be an amazing … Continue reading Is Julian Lewis Ready To Flip?
USC Notes: Some Respect For Miller Moss
USC is ranked No. 23 in the AP Top 25 preseason. I’m not sure why Arizona is ranked ahead of USC, unless you want to say the Wildcats’ schedule is easier. I don’t think people realize how many players left the Wildcat program in the offseason and but most voters probably just see Noah Fifita and Tetairoa McMillan. Big Ten Passing Yards Leader Dillon Gabriel … Continue reading USC Notes: Some Respect For Miller Moss