Do people actually take Lincoln Riley quotes seriously anymore? Here is what he said on “Trojans Live” about backup linebackers Raesjon Davis and Shane Lee. “It’s a room we feel like we have a lot of great guys with. Guys like Raesjon and Shane have played really well in other guys’ absence, and we still want to keep those guys very involved.” Neither Davis nor … Continue reading Lincoln Riley’s Got His Act Down

Deion Sanders prasied Lincoln Riley today at his press conference. “I’ve got love, respect and appreciation for everything he’s accomplished,” Sanders said. Maybe that’s because Riley hasn’t said anything yet to upset Sanders like Oregon coach Dan Lanning did before their game. Sanders also gave an update on his son, safety Shilo Sanders, who got hurt against Oregon: “We’re praying that he heals and he’s … Continue reading Deion Sanders Likes Lincoln Riley (For Now)

A USC sideline observer told me that during Saturday’s USC-Arizona State game, there was a situation where Lincoln Riley was yelling at Caleb Williams to move the tailback before a play and Williams yelled back, “No! No!” The tailback stayed in the original spot and the play was run. Now this might be an incident if it involved another quarterback. But Williams is the Heisman … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Creative Tension On Sideline

Does anybody else find it odd that the No. 1-ranked offensive tackle in the nation (Brandon Baker) lives in Ontario and didn’t have USC in his final choices before he committed to Texas? If I were the USC offensive line coach or head coach, I’d be pretty unhappy about that. There’s always the transfer portal but a five-star lineman in your backyard should at least … Continue reading USC Monday Night Notes

I spoke to an NFL scout who attended the USC-Arizona State game. “USC’s receivers weren’t as impressive in person as on film,” he said. “Arizona State actually did a decent job covering them until Caleb Williams would start scrambling around. “I like the defensive line. They have some good players. The problem with the defense is the secondary, not the d-line.” Washington State at UCLA … Continue reading USC Notes: Some Good And Bad From ASU

QUARTERBACK It says something about Caleb Williams’ talent that he can complete 20 of 31 passes for 322 yards with three TDs and no interceptions and it feels like an ordinary performance. Williams was under pressure and threw some ill-advised passes. That will matter if it happens later in the season. Grade: B RUNNING BACK An NFL scout at Saturday’s game told me MarShawn Lloyd … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Arizona State Report Card