USC Morning Buzz: Excuses Already Before The Game?

It takes no insight to gather that USC-Oregon is a huge game. But a segment of USC followers seem to be laying the groundwork for saying if the Trojans lose, the season is still a success. I’m not sure I’ve come across this defeatist mentality before. USC fans always believed they could win every game, whether they should or not. They didn’t enter a game … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Excuses Already Before The Game?

USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Makes Cut For Award

Lincoln Riley has been named a semifinalist for the George Munger Coach of the Year Award. That’s what happens when you are 0-6 at AP Top 25 teams since being hired at USC. Munger was the head coach at Penn from 1938-53. “I think this USC team is different. SC’s gonna win,” Cross said. At least he is a consistent contrarian. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Makes Cut For Award

Morning Buzz: USC-Iowa Report Card

Before I start the report card, did you Lincoln Riley’s comments last night that the media who are hyping the Oregon game also thought USC was “going to suck” this season but he never paid attention to them. If Riley never paid attention to them, how did he know they said USC would suck? F-r-a-u-d. QUARTERBACK Jayden Maiava bounced back from his dreadful performance against … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Iowa Report Card

USC Morning Buzz: An Under The Radar High Impact Player

Did you know former USC defensive end Romello Height plays at Texas Tech? And he’s been one of the best transfers in the country? Height’s generated eight adjusted sacks, put up a 26.9 percent pressure rate and forced two fumbles. He would be better known if it wasn’t for the fact Texas Tech has high-profile defensive transfer David Bailey and Jacob Rodriguez,, who played a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: An Under The Radar High Impact Player