USC quarterbacks were 25 for 32 for 267 yards and three TDs in the spring scrimmage Saturday. That’s a nice day for the offense. But what about the defense? Those numbers can’t make defensive coordinator Alex Grinch happy. Now one of my cautionary notes every spring is that walk-on cornerbacks end up defending first-team receivers. But it looked like a lot of the rotation cornerbacks … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Good News For Offense Is Bad News For Defense

Ohio State safety Bryson Shaw has committed to USC today. This is an interesting addition. You could say it’s simply USC adding depth at safety. But Shaw was third in tackles last season and started 12 games. He had nine tackles in the Rose Bowl against Utah. Apparently, he knew he wasn’t going to start at Ohio State, which is deep at the position for … Continue reading The USC Transfer Portal Keeps Buzzing

A’Marion Peterson of Wichita Falls, Texas, committed to USC on his weekend visit to Los Angeles. Peterson is a four-star (Rivals) and three-star (247) recruit depending on which service you prefer. He had offers from Alabama, Texas and Wisconsin among others. Earlier in the week, USC got a commitment from four-star running back Quinten Joyner of Manor, Texas. Continue reading Sunday Buzz: USC Gets Running Back Commitment

The USC spring game was probably notable for how much it confirmed what was already known. Caleb Williams will carry the offense, has some good receivers and tailbacks. The offensive line was average but had problems with the blitz. I’m sure some people expected Williams to lead USC on a TD drive every time he was on the field but that rarely happens in spring … Continue reading USC Spring Game Recap

It’s the live blog for the Coliseum spring game. Good thing USC is bringing in another Aussie punter in the summer. Miller Moss finds Kyle Ford on 48-yard TD. Ceyair Wright on the coverage. Coach Bohn said the crowd is the biggest since the 90’s. He forgets two things: The huge crowds when Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart played. And the spring games were usually … Continue reading USC Spring Game Live Blog

Is there anyone USC isn’t interested in that’s entered the transfer portal this week? “When you’re 15-plus (scholarships) below the baseline, 85, I don’t know if there’s a position that’s exempt from that,” USC assistant coach Roy Manning said. “You don’t have a disadvantage competitively, so it’s our duty and obligation to make sure that this team is sufficient from a number standpoint.” Florida State … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column