USC Morning Buzz: A Lincoln Riley-Clay Helton Comparison

A USC football staffer compared Lincoln Riley to Clay Helton this week. Now that’s a comparison we wouldn’t have imagined. “The defensive staff is pretty much doing their own thing now,” the staffer said. “They don’t need (Riley). It’s like when Helton was around.” This contrasts with media reports that highlighted Riley watching the defense during practice. “He can watch but it’s really running itself … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Lincoln Riley-Clay Helton Comparison

USC Notes: It’s Officially Harder Than Ever To Get Admitted

It’s official: USC’s acceptance rate for the 2023-2024 was 9.2 percent. USC accepted 7,550 potential students out of more than 82,000 applicants. Acceptance letters were sent out Friday. It’s a record low for USC. Remember, in 1974 the freshmen acceptance rate for high school seniors at USC was 93 percent. "You've captured the heart of the country."@PresidentFolt and @ADJenniferCohen spoke to the squad after last … Continue reading USC Notes: It’s Officially Harder Than Ever To Get Admitted

Morning Buzz: USC Needs To Go Portaling Again

So this is currently USC’s offensive line to start against LSU: Left tackle: Elijah Paige Left guard: Mason Murphy Center: Jonah Monheim Right guard: Emmanuel Pregnon Right tackle: Tobias Raymond Outside of Monheim, the interior is bang average. The tackles have less than 100 snaps of college experience. Again, the first opponent is L-S-U. It’s still only spring, of course. So when offensive line coach … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Needs To Go Portaling Again

USC Notes: Andy Enfield Ready To Take SMU Offer

Imagine the money SMU must be throwing at Andy Enfield right now. Enfield makes more than $4.5 million at USC. He’s got several more years on his contract. Sources at USC said today they expect Enfield to take the job if the offer is right (meaning he gets the money he wants). We can only hope. So Raymond and fellow freshman Elijah Page would start … Continue reading USC Notes: Andy Enfield Ready To Take SMU Offer