USC Morning Buzz: Where’s The Competition?
For all the talk about depth and competition, has USC’s depth chart changed much since the opening game? The only real changes that occured in the first three depth charts were players returning from injury. Now I’m not saying there needs to be change, just that it’s remarkable how stable the starting lineup is despite claims about players fighting for starting positions throughout the lineup. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Where’s The Competition?
A Contrary View On The Athletic Dept.
The website, L.A. Material, has a lengthy story on USC and its efforts to recover from scandals and financial problems. This line drew my attention: “Knowledgeable sources say some of USC’s biggest units — its engineering and medical schools and athletics department — continue to lose money.” The story does not elaborate but if the athletic dept. is losing money that is a problem, especially after … Continue reading A Contrary View On The Athletic Dept.
USC Morning Buzz: An Early Start Isn’t A Great Idea
An Iowa band member has died Tuesday after suffering a heart attack in the extreme heat at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, according to a news release from the university’s band and music departments. Do people think it’s a great idea to play these games in this type of weather? USC was pushing to play Notre Dame in Week 0 and wanted to always open the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: An Early Start Isn’t A Great Idea
Notes: A Snow Day At USC
Here is the Big Ten’s response to the MAC saying today requesting that (the NCAA and CFP) recognize Western Michigan as the actual winner of their game vs. Michigan for purposes of their respective rankings, evaluations and selection deliberations. “The Big Ten stands by the statement released following the conclusion of the Western Michigan at Michigan game and the determination made by the replay officials. … Continue reading Notes: A Snow Day At USC
USC-Fresno State Report Card
QUARTERBACK Jayden Maiava must think he’s playing a video game when facing these teams. He completed 23 of 25 passes against Fresno State. I’m waiting for him to complete is first 23 straight passes and then USC will try to compare it to when Aaron Rodgers completed his first 23 passes against No. 1-ranked USC in 2004. You know they would. Grade: A- RUNNING BACKS … Continue reading USC-Fresno State Report Card
USC Morning Buzz: A Familiar Problem In First Two Games
Some USC professional fanboys were taking joy in Notre Dame’s slow start against Wisconsin on Monday night. But they didn’t realize it just proved Lincoln Riley looked even more foolish for dropping the game off the current schedule. This USC team should be clamoring to play the Irish this season. But, no, it’s too hard. Remember, the Trojans got penalized for having 12 men on … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Familiar Problem In First Two Games
