The Crosstown Rivalry Never Takes A Break
Let’s be clear: The performances of USC and UCLA in football and basketball has been embarrassing as the Big Ten move beckons. UCLA fans have rightly been concerned about the football offseason, with the uncertainty regarding Chip Kelly, staff departures and Kelly’s indifferent recruiting. And since I’m probably Lincoln Riley’s most vocal media critic, I think I can mention these things without being accused of … Continue reading The Crosstown Rivalry Never Takes A Break
USC Adds Defensive End Just Before Signing Day
Ratumana Bulabalavu, a three-star defensive end from Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad, who had previously signed with Washington, has flipped to USC. He had also visited Utah. Sorry Jedd the Fisch. He had been released from his letter after Kalen DeBoer left for Alabama. USC can always use defensive line depth. But back to Fisch. He is such a bootlicker that his offensive and … Continue reading USC Adds Defensive End Just Before Signing Day
USC Morning Buzz: The QB Guru Doesn’t Always Know Best
The one area Lincoln Riley is known for is being a quarterback guru. So it sounded surprising yesterday when he told the Pat McAfee Show, “There was a time at Oklahoma where we weren’t gonna take (Caleb Williams) and he said he would walk on.” Say what? Well, it turns out Oklahoma had a commitment from QB Brock Vandagriff and wasn’t going to take another … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The QB Guru Doesn’t Always Know Best
USC Notes: Experience Matters
One thing I’ve heard from several sources close to the USC basketball program is that a problem is not just Andy Enfield, but the coaching staff overall. Specifically, USC hasn’t really recovered from losing Jason Hart, who left in 2021 and was often not just the recruiter but the adult in the room. “They have limited experience,” the source said. “For some reason Enfield doesn’t … Continue reading USC Notes: Experience Matters
Lincoln Riley Swears He Is Happy To Be In Big Ten
USC coach Lincoln Riley did a barrage of TV shows today and told the Pat McAfee Show “Going and playing in these different venues for all the teams, I think it’s going to be awesome,” Riley said. “It’s a tremendous league that’s only been made better by these additions. The schedule we’re getting ready to play. The different rivalries that are getting ready to come … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Swears He Is Happy To Be In Big Ten
Morning Buzz: USC Provided Nice Landing Spot In Coaching Carousel
I hear when new USC defensive line coach Eric Henderson was offered the job, he made it clear to the Rams he was willing to stick around because the defensive coordinator’s job was about to open with Raheem Morris becoming the Atlanta Falcons’ head coach. But the Rams declined to offer Henderson the defensive coordinator job and instead promoted linebackers’ coach Chris Shula to defensive … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Provided Nice Landing Spot In Coaching Carousel