Lincoln Riley will throw out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium on Friday night before the Phillies-Dodgers game. It’s USC Night and recent USC graduates will be honored before the game. Remember, back in 2017, who threw the first pitch? Continue reading Lincoln Riley Gets Pitching Arm Ready

I mentioned what I thought were USC’s weaknesses here. Now for the strengths heading into the 2022 season: Lincoln Riley has a sense of purpose and leadership skills Star players at the skill positions so scoring points should not be a problem The usually soft Pac-12 schedule Continue reading What Are USC’s Strengths?

Every coach has to “change the culture” when they take over a job these days. Obviously, Lincoln Riley had to make that Priority No. 1 after he replaced Clay Helton. But Oklahoma coach Brent Venables told boosters Tuesday in Amarillo, Texas, he also had to make changes. “I saw too much casualness, if you will,” Venables said when he showed up for Oklahoma bowl practices … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Culture Changes Even At Oklahoma

Pitt wide receiver Jordan Addison is visiting Texas. Steve Sarkisian said this week he could have 35 new players on an 85-man roster for 2022. That is something you might expect in Year 1, not Year 2. But Sarkisian is under a lot of pressure in Austin. Addison is getting a lot publicity but it also demonstrates the way the transfer portal favors bigger teams. … Continue reading A Jordan Addision Update

Solomon Byrd, a defensive end from Wyoming, committed to USC today. Byrd had committed to Georgia Tech but changed his mind and will now play for USC. He played in eight games last season with 37 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 2 QB hurries. Continue reading USC Adds Defensive End Via Transfer Portal