With USC three games into the season, I checked in with a Pac-12 head coach for some views on the Trojans’ offense. “I think they are better from a receiver standpoint than last season,” the coach said. “Their slot receivers are really good (Zacariah Branch, Mario Williams, Tahj Washington).” Where is there a weakness? “Their (offensive) guards are not great,” the coach said. “That’s a … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Does USC Offense Have Weak Spot?

Linebacker Mason Cobb is finally expected back after being out three weeks with an injury. When is USC going to actually start Cobb and Eric Gentry in a game? It’s going to vital to get them both healthy and playing for the final six games of the regular season. Odds to win PAC-12 Conference 2023 USC 2/1 Oregon 3/1 Washington 3/1 Utah 15/2 (+750) Oregon … Continue reading USC Notes: Will This Be The Week Linebacker Corps Is Healthy?

You know what else is shameful about the suspending of a reporter. The reaction of the fanboy media. Or rather the non-reaction. Look at their twitter accounts. They have completely ignored the issue, which is awful because they might find themselves suspended one day for no real reason. They are also showing no support at all for a colleague. It’s cowardly to say the least. … Continue reading Where Did The Fanboys Go?

This really takes the biscuit, as the English would say. One of the things USC cited to reporter Luca Evans that was against their rules was referring to university president Carol Folt as “Carol” at a press conference. Are you kidding me? Are we supposed to kneel or curtsy in Folt’s presence as well? As I write this, I’m reminded Tim Tessalone complained that I … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Calling Carol Folt By Her First Name Could Get You Suspended

I’ve talked about Lincoln Riley having a strange demeanor this season, whether reading a weird prepared statement after a game or berating officials every week. Now another example: He banned reporter Luca Evans from covering USC for 2 weeks for the following injustices: Keep in mind the story Evans wrote that led to the suspension was a positive piece on tailback Quentin Joyner overcoming his … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Bans Reporter For Two Weeks

Kenny Dillingham is expected to call plays against USC this Saturday. And former Notre Dame QB Drew Pyne practiced with the first team today so his leg must be feeling better. Pyne faced USC at the Coliseum last season but looked awful last week against Fresno State when he completed 5 of 13 passes for 52 yards and two interceptions. Why is Dillingham calling plays? … Continue reading Arizona State Seeks To Shake Up Offense