If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
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. Here’s another story told to me by former USC assistant coach Dave Levy. One night, when John McKay was coaching at USC, he told his staff they were going to Julie’s restaurant … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
A Lincoln Riley Translation
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
A Thanksgiving Memory
Did you know the 1938 USC-UCLA game, which was played on Thanksgiving before 65,000 at the Coliseum. No. 14-ranked USC won, 42-7. Continue reading A Thanksgiving Memory
Thursday Buzz: Lincoln Says He Won’t Leave
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
USC-UCLA Email Of The Day
A USC fan sent this email: “Let’s make a deal: UCLA dumps Chip Kelly and looks for a new coach in the traditional Bruin mode — lots of offense, no defense, no physical toughness, encourages towel-wavers on the sideline . . . an overall lightweight coach. That perfect candidate is only 12 miles to the east.” Continue reading USC-UCLA Email Of The Day
USC Morning Buzz: Who Are Some Defensive Coordinator Names?
You need to wonder right now how motivated the USC coaching staff is, especially on defense, with changes looming. It’s going to be a crazy December with the transfer portal and early signing day. So a new defensive coordinator will need to quickly fill out his staff. There is going to be joyous reaction to almost any hire. But I really think it needs to … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Who Are Some Defensive Coordinator Names?
