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

USC plays Oklahoma in men’s basketball today at 12:30 p.m. in San Diego. If only this were a football game. Actually, probably better it isn’t a football game from USC’s point of view. One night, when John McKay was coaching at USC, he told his staff they were going to Julie’s restaurant to have a few drinks with Chuck Knox and the Rams staff. The … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Regarding that Lincoln Riley quote, “I’m coaching at SC. Period.” A Pac-12 coach called me today and said, “He knows he isn’t getting the Texas A&M job.” Continue reading A Lincoln Riley Translation

Lincoln Riley told the Athletic he is not going to the NFL. “Hell no. I’m coaching at SC. Period.” Usually, this is the kind of comment that reassures fans and makes them happy. I suspect plenty of USC fans will be unhappy with his answer, however. The fact Riley did an interview with the Athletic shows he is feeling the heat because he rarely does … Continue reading Thursday Buzz: Lincoln Says He Won’t Leave