Some USC notes on a Wednesday morning: USC linebacker Shane Lee on the defense still having some lapses in the running game vs. Fresno State. “It was a lack of communication, guys not being in the right spot and guys not doing their job,” Lee said. “I would say it’s more of us not doing something right than somebody getting beat.” The transfer portal is … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Transfer Portal Tricky And Kliavkoff Jumps Shark

Lincoln Riley said this morning wide receiver Gary Bryant plans to redshirt. I’ve been noting the lack of opportunities for players like Bryant and Terrell Bynum through the first three games and this is a result: Bryant went from starting last year to barely playing this year. It’s the Jordan Addison Show this season. But here’s the thing: Riley is going to hit the transfer … Continue reading Wide Receiver Gary Bryant To Redshirt

Here are a couple observations from Lincoln Riley on Monday night. “We weren’t excited about how we defended the run, and it was very similar to the week before. We’re not getting beat physically much,” Riley said. “We had a couple missed alignments, we had a couple guys in the wrong gaps.” And on the offensive line: “We definitely took some steps forward in the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley On Running Ball/Stopping The Run

Alex Grinch is a candidate for the Arizona State job. Personally I would be surprised if they gave it to someone who has no head-coaching experience unless it was a hot name like Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Have you bought a $16 Corona at the Coliseum? The announced crowd for the Fresno State game was 67,226. I’d be surprised if there were more than … Continue reading USC Notes: Scotty To Arizona State?

There’s a growing trend at USC games that needs to be called out. A lot of fans are wearing USC jerseys to games with names on the back. Do we need to explain why this is a terrible idea besides mentioning USC has never had names on its jerseys? Why would you wear a jersey that is in direct contrast to the actual team jersey? … Continue reading A Disturbing Trend At USC Games

The USC-Arizona State game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. and be on ESPN. That will be three straight night games for the Trojans. How about Oregon State-Utah at 11 a.m.? What a conference. Continue reading It’s Another Night Game For USC