USC Notes: Top Tailback Visiting

Four-star tailback Jason Brown of Seattle will visit USC this weekend. Besides USC, other schools that offered Brown include Alabama, Miami, Florida State and Oregon. Ridley-Thomas was found guilty of seven felony convictions: bribery and conspiracy, as well as one count of honest services mail fraud and four counts of honest services wire fraud. He was found not guilty on one mail fraud count and … Continue reading USC Notes: Top Tailback Visiting

USC Morning Buzz: Pac-12 QB’s Put Defense Under Microscope

When veteran coach Greg Brown was hired as a USC senior defensive analyst, I said it would be interesting if Brown was brought in to hold Donte Williams’ hand. Lincoln Riley said this week Brown is here to help the entire defense. “He’s really an overall advisor for our defensive staff,” Riley said. “For myself, he’s a great set of eyes. He’s somebody our defensive … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Pac-12 QB’s Put Defense Under Microscope

Cal And Stanford Keep Hiring Each Other’s Athletes

Cal hired former Stanford basketball player Mark Madsen as its head coach. Stanford has former Cal basketball player Jerod Haase as its head coach. Stanford’s new football coach is Troy Taylor, a former Cal QB. Cal women’s basketball coach Charmin Smith is a former Stanford basketball player. Now the funny part: Madsen wanted the Stanford job but the Cardinal kept Haase, who has not made … Continue reading Cal And Stanford Keep Hiring Each Other’s Athletes

Carol Folt On State Of USC

USC president Carol Folt gave her “state of the university” speech on Tuesday. Folt said USC raised $770 million in pledges and gifts, which she described as “one of the top years in our history.” She also said USC paid off nearly $2.5 billion in coronavirus and legal expenses. Among the goals Folt mentioned were a commitment to the athletic and academic success of athletes, … Continue reading Carol Folt On State Of USC

USC Morning Buzz: Moving A Prized Asset Around Offense

Lincoln Riley said he is experimenting with tailback Raleek Brown. This means moving him around, including playing Brown in the slot. An official reason for the move is the depth at the tailback position. But moving Brown to the slot also limits some of the risk in playing him. What risk? There were times last season when he was just as likely to make a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Moving A Prized Asset Around Offense