USC Saturday Notes: Oregon Gets Better

USC has removed a statue and plaque of George Widney, one of the founders of the university, for “maintenance and cleaning” according to the Daily Trojan. It’s probably going to be a really long cleaning because the bolts in the pedestal have been shaved off and other statues get cleaned without being removed. In the past few years, it was reported the USC founder was … Continue reading USC Saturday Notes: Oregon Gets Better

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

It’s a good thing D’Anton Lynn is talking about the importance of tackling. The people getting most excited about it, however, are the ones who made a big deal when Todd Orlando talked about its importance. How did it work out with him? If you want to know the toughest coach to work for in the Pac-12, it’s Oregon’s Dan Lanning. He is notorious for … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Aspires To Be Oregon State

What an indictment of USC that in 2 days it offered an Oregon State safety and cornerback (Akili Arnold, Jermod McCoy). Let me guess: These players are fundamentally sound, can tackle, remember assignments and . . . were coached. In other words, they are ready to go on Day 1, the only way secondary players seem to thrive in the Riley administration. Maybe D’Anton Lynn … Continue reading USC Aspires To Be Oregon State

USC Morning Buzz: All-American Madness

Wide receiver/return specialist Zacariah Branch has become the USC football program’s first true freshman to be a first-team All-American, according to the university. This means he will get a plaque outside the McKay Center alongside the other football All-Americans. Now the team he made is the Pro Football Focus All-American team. Is it legit? Maybe. Maybe not. But USC recognizes every All-American team. It currently … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: All-American Madness

Night Notes: USC Offers Oregon State Safety

Oregon State safety Akili Arnold entered the transfer portal today and was immediately offered by USC. Remember, Lincoln Riley does much better with finished products in the secondary. Arnold had 60 tackles and 2 interceptions in 11 games with the Beavers. Jen Cohen found an issue to pander to the fan base. But she could display Reggie Bush’s jersey at the Coliseum if she wanted … Continue reading Night Notes: USC Offers Oregon State Safety