Who is going to get squeezed out of playing time at the rush end position for USC? Look at the logjam of players at this spot: Solomon Byrd, R-Sr.Sam Greene, Fr.Romello Height, R-Jr.Jamil Muhammad, R-Sr. DJ Peevy, Fr.Braylan Shelby, Fr. Height started the opener last year but was hurt and missed most of the season. Byrd started three games. But the starter is expected to … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Who Emerges From Logjam At This Position?

The Athletic has an article (behind paywall) today on the Big Ten’s TV coverage on NBC this season and beyond. Deep in the story, it talks about the USC-Notre Dame rivalry. “There’s a lot of different pathways on the table of how to make sure that that game can continue if both schools plan on continuing that game,” said Kerry Kenny, the Big Ten’s COO. … Continue reading Changes Coming To USC-Notre Dame Rivalry?

Oregon coach Dan Lanning was asked at the Ducks’ media day what he thought of Colorado leaving the Pac-12? “Not a big reaction. I’m trying to remember what they won to affect this conference and I don’t remember. Do you remember them winning anything? I don’t remember them winning anything.” Continue reading USC Notes: Oregon Takes Shot At Colorado

USC is officially not practicing Monday and Tuesday but you never know exactly what that means because there might be walk-throughs, etc. This week, practices are scheduled at 6 a.m. for Wednesday and Thursday and 6:30 a.m. on Friday. Nice and early! One thing I talked to a USC coach about over the weekend was the decline (in my opinion) of the art of tackling … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Art Of Tackling Takes A Hit

You can have a bunch of talented players but if they don’t work together it won’t lead to success in football. So this is why training camp is important for the defense, in particular the defensive line where there is ability but still question marks. Bear Alexander is currently out with a soft tissue injury but expected back soon. Let’s hope so because he’s a … Continue reading Training Camp Vital For USC Defensive Line

The Pac-12 is fighting for survival and naturally working at its own speed, which is close to glacial. It already botched adding San Diego State as a member and the Aztecs are expected to remain in the Mountain West for at least 2 years. The Pac-12 must expand. If I was the conference, I’d add SMU and Rice. Those schools might not excite anyone but … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: An Idea For Under Siege Pac-12