USC Notes: The Deep Dive Turned Out To Be A Quick Dip
That “deep dive” Lincoln Riley took into USC’s defense was more like sticking a toe in the water for a few seconds. It lasted one week. I wonder what happens as USC coaches are currently looking at films from last season. Do they reflect? Or do they just blame the players? The transfer portal is a savior for the blaming players theory. Do we have … Continue reading USC Notes: The Deep Dive Turned Out To Be A Quick Dip
USC Saturday Buzz: The Biggest Recruiting Weekend Ever . . . Or Not
Remember that huge recruiting weekend last June that USC hosted and culminated with a breakfast at Cyrpto.com Arena? USC even flew Marcus Allen in for the weekend to meet recruits. What’s maybe most interesting about that seven months later is how few commitments it delivered. Among the players who visited and committed were one four-star (LB Braylon Shelby) and four three-stars (TE Kade Eldridge, OG … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: The Biggest Recruiting Weekend Ever . . . Or Not
If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
There was a lively crowd at the Galen Center for USC’s 77-64 victory over UCLA. The students were lined up around the block more than an hour before tipoff and USC celebrities were in sight as Caleb Williams and Rick Caruso took selfies with fans. Imagine the crowd Caruso would draw if he were mayor? Did anyone see Carol Folt and her bodyguard? The Galen … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Pick The USC-UCLA Score
UCLA coach Mick Cronin has never won in the Galen Center. Is tonight the night? USC has won four straight at home vs. UCLA. USC is 14-6 and could use a quality victory for its NCAA hopes. Who do you like tonight? Dave Pasch and Bill Walton will be at the Galen Center. Continue reading Pick The USC-UCLA Score
Is USC And Bronny James A Good Match?
With USC in the top 3 for Bronny James, is he going to be worth it if he plays for the Trojans? It feels problematic. He will need to play or else. What about the circus that will accompany him? He has a bodyguard at Sierra Canyon. When Sierra Canyon played in Hawaii, he had three security guards with him. He does not speak to … Continue reading Is USC And Bronny James A Good Match?
Morning Buzz: Could USC Line Up Back-To-Back 5-Star QBs?
USC is recruiting five-star Class of 2024 QB Dylan Raiola since he decommitted from Ohio State. The question is whether Raiola would seriously entertain USC? He obviously knows USC has five-star QB Malachi Nelson of Los Alamitos coming in this fall. “The offense (Riley) runs and the way he develops people, it’s about how he gets playmakers the ball from a quarterback and play-calling standpoint,” … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Could USC Line Up Back-To-Back 5-Star QBs?
