The official USC athletic dept. line on the season has now rubbed off on Lincoln Riley, who said this today: “Like, don’t forget where this thing was last year. I think a lot of people have. We’re 8-1 with everything in front of us. Let’s make sure we have some perspective around here. We’re in a phenomenal position.” As I said before, USC had coaches … Continue reading Et Tu Lincoln Riley?

USC wide receiver Jordan Addison and linebacker Ralen Goforth are expected to play against Colorado according to Lincoln Riley. Wideout Mario Williams and linebacker Eric Gentry will be game-time decisions. Continue reading Lincoln Riley Offers Injury Update

It’s hard to focus on Colorado, who is 1-8 overall. So let’s talk about how USC and UCLA match up a week before the showdown. UCLA can run the football. USC has better receivers. USC has an edge at QB. The key could be how well Chip Kelly is able to manage the game. If he can run the ball, he can keep Caleb Williams … Continue reading Morning Buzz: There’s A Key For USC-UCLA Game

Someone at USC thought the Coliseum needed these floor mats on the sideline during games. The problem is any time a player in cleats comes to the sideline, he slips and risks injury. But it looks nice so no one has done anything about it. Continue reading A Coliseum Improvement?

USC is not doing any media today, which is probably a good thing because Alex Grinch won’t have to talk about the defense again. Grinch said it all with his “vomit” quote after the Cal game. But I want to revisit this play because it’s the second busted coverage in two weeks and it demonstrates a problem with the defense. Doesn't get much easier than … Continue reading Less Might Be More For USC Defense

When I wrote Sunday about how foolish it was to compare this season to last season, I should have known the athletic dept. would embrace this argument. And here it is: We’re in November and @uscfb is ranked ahead of Alabama in the College Football Playoff rankings a year after going 4-8. I get having high expectations, but please, I beg you, recognize what this … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Spinsters Compare Trojans To Alabama