USC Morning Buzz: Who Starts On Defensive Line?
If USC had a game today, this is probably how the defensive line would look. You could insert Kyon Barrs for Stanley Ta’ufo’ou but it’s not critical because they will rotate. Just as Jack Sullivan, the transfer from Purdue, will play at defensive end. There are other players, like the underrated Tyrone Taleni and Romello Height, who started two games but got hurt, that will … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Who Starts On Defensive Line?
USC Night Notes: The Transfer Portal, As Usual
San Diego State forward Keshad Johnson is visiting USC today. He is also scheduled to visit Oklahoma. Johnson has also entered the NBA Draft but can return to college. Johnson started 71 games for the Aztecs the past two seasons, averaging 7.5 points and 4.8 rebounds. USC assistant coach Jay Morris recruited Johnson to San Diego State. Colorado has had 22 players enter the transfer … Continue reading USC Night Notes: The Transfer Portal, As Usual
USC Notes: John Jackson Commits To Nevada
Former USC wide receiver John Jackson III has committed to Nevada. If he gets to play, it’s a good decision. How much buzz is Deion Sanders creating? Last year’s USC spring game aired on ESPN and drew 287,000 viewers. Colorado’s spring game on ESPN last Saturday drew 551,000 viewers. Here’s a Big Ten scheduling tidbit that is relevant with USC joining the conference. Michigan is … Continue reading USC Notes: John Jackson Commits To Nevada
USC Morning Buzz: Pac-12 Refs Moving To Big Ten
Pac-12 referees Chris Coyte, Francisco Villar, Jim Wharrie and Steve Strimling have been hired by the Big Ten Conference, per Football Zebras. Strimling, a long-time Pac-12 crew chief, is expected to work in the replay command center. Coyte, Wharrie and Villar (also crew chiefs) will remain on-field officials. Crew chiefs are the officials in charge of the game who announce penalties, etc., to the crowd. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Pac-12 Refs Moving To Big Ten
History Repeats Itself
One year ago, I wrote this in Lindy’s college football preseason magazine: “It will be up to new defensive coordinator Alex Grinch to get the (defense) to unite and perform. Grinch was a polarizing figure at Oklahoma. If the Trojans struggle, Grinch is likely to be a convenient target for USC fans who won’t dare criticize Lincoln Riley.” Yup. Continue reading History Repeats Itself
It’s Been A Dizzying Day In The Transfer Portal
Is there ever a dull moment at Colorado? Fifteen players have entered the transfer portal TODAY. Wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig left Sunday. He caught a 98-yard TD pass in Saturday’s scrimmage and had six catches for 169 yards. Deion Sanders is clearing out the roster. It’s going to be an interesting experiment to see how many players he adds in the spring/summer and whether they … Continue reading It’s Been A Dizzying Day In The Transfer Portal
