The USC-Cal Game Could Be A Little Crowded
Things could get a little crowded at the USC-Cal game on Nov. 5, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at the Coliseum and will be on ESPN. If LAFC defeats Austin FC on Sunday, it will host the MLS Cup at 1 p.m. on Nov. 5. Did we mention that Cal is also Homecoming? And I’ve previously mentioned there aren’t many tickets available for that … Continue reading The USC-Cal Game Could Be A Little Crowded
Rumor Of The Day
In coaching circles there is talk right now that Oregon coach Dan Lanning could get the Auburn job. Why would he take it? The uncertainty regarding the Pac-12 and financial power of the SEC is the primary reason. What about competing in-state with Nick Saban? “How much longer will he be there?,” a coach said. Continue reading Rumor Of The Day
Morning Buzz: How Are Defenses Dealing With USC?
I spoke to a Pac-12 defensive coordinator Sunday night who has watched USC play multiple times this season. “Teams try to take away the deep ball,” the coordinator said. “Oregon and Washington run more of a system (offensively). USC caters to its playmakers because they are good. “Teams that have hurt USC have a good front 7. Oregon State played zone and ran combination coverages. … Continue reading Morning Buzz: How Are Defenses Dealing With USC?
USC Didn’t Play And Moves Up In Top 25 Polls
It always helps to have a bye, especially with the polls. USC moved up two spots and is No. 10 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll. The Trojans actually tied Wake Forest for 10th as they each had 927 points. Oregon is No. 8, UCLA No. 12 and Utah No. 14. USC moved up one spot and is No. 11 in the coaches’ poll. … Continue reading USC Didn’t Play And Moves Up In Top 25 Polls
USC Sunday Buzz: The Big Four All Think They Can Win Pac-12
USC thinks it will win the Pac-12. Oregon thinks it will win the Pac-12. UCLA thinks it will win the Pac-12. Utah still thinks it can win the Pac-12. Circle Nov. 19 on the calender: USC v. UCLA at the Rose Bowl while Utah is at Oregon. It’s worth pointing out Oregon plays at Oregon State on Nov. 26 so that game could play a … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: The Big Four All Think They Can Win Pac-12
Normal Service Resumed For Steve Sarkisian
Stop if you’ve heard this before: Steve Sarkisian blew a double-digit lead in the second half. The final 10 Texas possessions were punt, punt, punt, punt, field goal, punt, punt, missed FG, interception and interception. The Longhorns are 5-3. And in a twist, today’s penalties were: Texas 14, Oklahoma State 0. Continue reading Normal Service Resumed For Steve Sarkisian
