USC put a lot of work into the hype video for today’s game. But it has a massive error. They think it was the Trojans who were hiding inside the wooden horse . . . to invade Troy? The Trojans invaded themselves? The video got community noted on twitter and you can see it yourself below. Who goofed? I’ve got to know! Love it when … Continue reading USC Botches Hype Video

It’s finally game day in Las Vegas! Who wins the big game? I’ll make my pick later today. Nick Saban picked LSU. But he also picked Florida State to beat Georgia Tech and Texas A&M to beat Notre Dame. The 7:30 a.m. mass at Guardian Angel Cathedral just off the Strip had half the people inside wearing purple and gold. Continue reading Pick The USC-LSU Score

It is 105 degrees today in Las Vegas and the USC band held an outdoor rally. Shade was a premium thing. But it’s a dry heat! Continue reading Viva Las Vegas!

This is another game story to follow tomorrow. Are tailbacks Woody Marks and Quinten Joyner considered above-average backs? Marks is considered a solit back but not as good as last year’s starter, MarShawn Lloyd. Joyner is a wild card. He hasn’t played a lot so maybe he will surprise. The LSU game should provide an early answer, if Lincoln Riley runs the ball. LSU is … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Can USC Run?

Michael Lantz will be USC’s kicker and handle kickoff duties against LSU. He set a school record at Georgia Southern with 23 field goals in a single season. Thanks, Helton! So it’s demotion for Denis Lynch, who has been the kicker the past two seasons. Lincoln Riley didn’t bother to include the kickers in his depth chart released Thursday. “He played sparingly his freshman year … Continue reading Bear Alexander “Has A Long Ways To Go”

USC released its depth chart on Thursday night and as expected it didn’t really solve the right guard position, as it lists sophomore Alani Noa “or” freshman Amos Talalele as the starter. Maybe a mild surprise is at defensive tackle, where the starter is listed as Wyoming-transfer Gavin Meyer “or” Bear Alexander. You mean despite all the hype and media fawning, Alexander has not locked … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column