USC Saturday Buzz: A Move For The Good Of Offense?
Does it matter that USC lists Raleek Brown as a wide receiver on its roster? He played slot back in the spring but Lincoln Riley said the reason he didn’t spend any time at running back was because of a soft-tissue injury. It may just be Riley will play Brown at both spots but primarily the slot. But let’s remember Brown was a five-star prospect … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: A Move For The Good Of Offense?
Pac-12 Media Day/Friday Column Supplement
A memorial service for running back C.R. Roberts will be held at USC’s Tutor Campus Center (TCC 450) on Saturday, August 4th at 10 a.m. A reception will be held at 11:30 a.m. The USC-Oregon game at Autzen Stadium on Nov. 11 is sold out. Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff didn’t say anything newsworthy at media day. But he did repeat the emerging spin that new … Continue reading Pac-12 Media Day/Friday Column Supplement
Lincoln Riley’s Pac-12 Media Day Highlights
Lincoln Riley gave a professional performance at Pac-12 media day. He broke out some cliches and didn’t say anything crazy. Which is what you would expect at a media day. Here are some select quotes: “You can’t do everything in one year. You can make dramatic changes, but not everything.” On the difference of being in Year 2 at USC: “We’re not focused on the … Continue reading Lincoln Riley’s Pac-12 Media Day Highlights
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Four-star talback Taylor Tatum of Longview, Texas, will make his college commitment today. It’s an Oklahoma-USC battle for Tatum, who 247 lists as the No. 1 back in the nation. FC Barcelona practiced Thursday at the Coliseum. The team will practice again tonight at the Coliseum. And now for some history: This is immediately one of my new all-time favorite USC-UCLA photos. I don’t know … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
USC Notes: Tailgate Reservations System Crashes
USC allowed fans to make online reservations today for spots to tailgate on campus before football games. The system crashed in about 15 minutes. Several ex-USC coaches are at UCLA and their salaries were revealed by the L.A. Times: Ken Norton Jr. is making $620,000 while Tim Drevno makes $560,000. Also, Keith Belton, director of performance, $360,000. He was the strength coach at USC. Not … Continue reading USC Notes: Tailgate Reservations System Crashes
USC Picked To Win Pac-12 In Preseason Poll
USC was picked to win the Pac-12 in the preseason media poll of 36 media members who cover the league. The Trojans received 25 of the 36 first-place votes. Here is the full poll: Following are the results of the preseason media poll (points 12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 with first-place votes in parentheses): Total Points 1. USC (25) 413 2. Washington (4) 367 3. Utah (6) 359 4. … Continue reading USC Picked To Win Pac-12 In Preseason Poll
