Did you survive that grueling exercise? This was a game USC easily could have lost if it played a slightly above average team. USC’s defense is not ready for Prime Time. It’s downright shoddy against any offense that is competent. How would the Trojans fare in the Big Ten with that defense? Or the College Football Playoff? I don’t care who was out tonight. The … Continue reading Discuss The USC-Arizona Game

The USC defense is atrocious. Really fortunate that the Trojans play a cushy schedule. Even Shaun Cody says the Arizona personal foul penalty is a “terrible call.” So not every call goes against USC. Lincoln Riley decided to try that onsides kick? Here is the end of the first half if you don’t get Pac-12 Network: Here’s the end of the first half of USC-Arizona: … Continue reading USC-Arizona Live Blog

It’s 80 degrees in Tucson, which is a manageable atmosphere for the USC-Arizona game. Now about the game: I don’t trust Arizona’s defense. I don’t trust their QB but he can hurt USC. I don’t trust Jedd the Fisch. I don’t trust the USC secondary, linebackers or defensive line. With that said, I do trust USC’s ability to score points today. I trust Travis Dye. … Continue reading My USC-Arizona Pick

How much will defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen influence today’s USC-Arizona game? In case you think I’m exaggerating, just look at the Arizona-Washington game two weeks ago. The Wildcats offered zero pass rush and it looked like Nansen had no idea what to do to combat the Huskies’ offense. Washington won, 49-39. Sometimes when you play so bad, you rebound a bit. Not enough to beat … Continue reading Game Day Buzz: Pick The USC-Arizona Score

The Pac-12 farewell tour continues Saturday as USC plays what could be its final game at Arizona Stadium. In 2012, Arizona defeated USC, 39-36, in Tucson. Those Trojans were ranked 10th and 6-1 overall. USC is 6-1 again and ranked No. 10 again in 2022. Am I predicting an upset? Uh, no. “Since I’ve been in the league, USC hasn’t won the conference title or … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Three-star linebacker David Peevy of Lincoln High School in San Diego committed to USC tonight. Peevy chose the Trojans over Oregon and Washington. USC now has commitments from three linebackers: Tackett Curtis, inside linebacker, 6-foot-2, 225-pounds Braylan Shelby, outside linebacker, 6–4.5, 235-pounds Peevy, outside linebacker, 6-4, 230 pounds Continue reading USC Gets Commitment From Outside Linebacker