USC Fires Alex Grinch
Alex Grinch has been fired as defensive coordinator, Lincoln Riley announced today. Defensive line coach Shaun Nua and linebackers coach Shaun Nua have been named co-defensive coordinators. Defensive analyst Taylor Mays has been promoted to on-field coach and will work with the safeties. REACTION: This is all a year too late. The season’s over. It doesn’t matter. Lincoln Riley blew it. Now let’s see who … Continue reading USC Fires Alex Grinch
Lincoln Riley Needs To Adapt — Or Leave
When Lincoln Riley arrived at his $17 million house in Palos Verdes on Saturday night, he needed to make a decision. Does he want to be a king or a football coach? If he wants to be king, he should look for another job. In the NFL or at a school like Michigan, where fans might put him on a pedestal. Because trying to be … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Needs To Adapt — Or Leave
USC-Washington Live Blog
Caleb Williams sacked. The defense needs a stop. Can it make one? Mario Williams actually makes a play and it’s 42-42. USC ties it, 35-35, after Eric Gentry tips a pass that is intercepted by Christian Roland-Wallace. Washington with 333 yards of offense. USC has 268. It’s the turnovers that kill you in these type of games. Heck of a stat on Caleb Williams leading … Continue reading USC-Washington Live Blog
Saturday Buzz: Pick The USC-Washington Score
This really looks like a toss up game, especially when you look at how Washington has played since the victory over Oregon. For my pick, it comes down to the fact USC has basically refused to play to expectations no matter the opponent. Some people actually tried to find silver linings from the Cal game, forgetting that USC played Cal. Until USC actually does something, … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Pick The USC-Washington Score
The Friday USC Column Supplement
A reader sent this T-shirt that USC is selling for Homecoming. It says “Southern Cal” on the front. I realize USC has to sell some merchandise that says Southern Cal on it, but a Homecoming shirt? C’mon. And here’s a Caleb Williams jersey, with his name on the back, in case you didn’t know who wears No. 13. Who makes these decisions? Continue reading The Friday USC Column Supplement
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
This weekend is Homecoming at USC. Long gone are the days when there was a Thursday night parade down Wilshire Blvd., a big rally/star-studded show at Bovard Auditorium, a parade of floats from the campus to the Coliseum or a dance Saturday night after the game. The 1:30 p.m. Homecoming game kickoff is mostly a thing of the past too. But this is the one … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
