USC Notes: The Lincoln Defenders Are Struggling
One argument from Lincoln Riley defenders is that he had such a major rebuild to do, it’s not totally unreasonable for USC to go 7-5. Did they look at Arizona’s roster? Oregon State’s roster? Utah after its injuries? Those teams all finished ahead of USC. Cal finished one game behind USC. Cal!?!?! If the Bears converted a 2-point play, they are ahead of USC in … Continue reading USC Notes: The Lincoln Defenders Are Struggling
USC Morning Buzz: Roster Could Turnover Quite A Bit
You would think in Year 3 there would be more roster stability at USC, but there are a group of players who either want to enter the transfer portal or will be told to enter it. That’s what happens when you go 7-5 after being considered a College Football Playoff contender. What will happen with players like linebacker Raesjon Davis, Korey Foreman and Ceyair Wright? … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Roster Could Turnover Quite A Bit
Two Ways Of Looking At USC Bowl Game
Bowl guru Jerry Palm has USC playing Maryland in the Las Vegas Bowl. For the glass half-full crowd, it’s a Big Ten preview. The teams play Oct. 19 in College Park, Md. For the glass half-empty crowd, it’s two 7-5 teams and unmotivated USC likely without Caleb Williams in a meaningless game. Continue reading Two Ways Of Looking At USC Bowl Game
Sunday Buzz: Just In Case You Forgot A Week Ago
How’s that loss to UCLA holding up? Here’s a stat courtesy of Cal writer Avinash Kunnath. “In the month of November, UCLA has played 15 quarters of football. In 11 quarters, they’ve managed 24 points. USC gave up 38 in the other four.” Think about that. Arizona State stopped UCLA. Cal stopped UCLA. USC could not come close to stopping UCLA. Remember that as Lincoln … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Just In Case You Forgot A Week Ago
Alex Grinch Puts House Up For Sale
Former USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch has put his Palos Verdes home for sale at $4.45 million, according to TMZ. The home, located in Malaga Cove, is five minutes from Lincoln Riley’s house. That’s not an easy drive to USC, if you don’t have a driver like Riley. Ex-USC Coach Alex Grinch Lists $4.45 Million Home Weeks After Firing | Click to read more 👇 … Continue reading Alex Grinch Puts House Up For Sale
USC Saturday Buzz: A Coach Who Does More With Less Has Advantages
Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith should decide this weekend whether to take the Michigan State job. I’d love for him to stay with the Beavers but given their conference uncertainty and the money Michigan State has (for coaches, facilities and players) who could blame him for leaving? But the reason I bring it up is because I thought Smith was a good candidate for the … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: A Coach Who Does More With Less Has Advantages