Morning Buzz: Here’s One Way Alabama Outdoes USC
USC was ranked No. 21 in the final Associated Press Top 25 poll on Monday night, exactly where the Trojans were ranked in the previous poll. So ducking a bowl game did not benefit USC, at least from a poll position. How funny was it to think of USC playing Alabama to start the season after watching the Crimson Tide beat Ohio State? I joked … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Here’s One Way Alabama Outdoes USC
College Football Playoff Title Game Forum
It’s over. Alabama just too good. Ohio State still in it, for now, 38-24. OK, this is the Alabama dynasty at work. Mac Jones, Najee Harris and DeVonta Smith time. It’s 35-17!!! Ohio State is not bending but stalled in the red zone and got a field goal. It’s 21-17. I should have predicted a higher score. Mac Jones didn’t mope after his turnover. He … Continue reading College Football Playoff Title Game Forum
Time To Point Out Hall Of Fame Inconsistencies
Former USC QB Carson Palmer was one of 11 players selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. It was a pretty easy choice given Palmer won the Heisman Trophy. Other USC players on the ballot who did not make it were linebacker Jack Del Rio and offensive lineman Jeff Bregel. This is where I like to point out some inconsistencies: Del Rio … Continue reading Time To Point Out Hall Of Fame Inconsistencies
USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week
WINNERS Real football programs While USC fans wonder why the football programs putters along behind spin and hype, two real teams (Alabama, Ohio State) will actually play for the national title. Steve Sarkisian He gets more than $34 million from Texas to become a head coach for the first time since he was fired by USC. He and Lane Kiffin must text high-fives to each … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of The Week
Clay Helton Tries To Hire Graham Harrell Contact For O-Line
Clay Helton has offered the offensive line coaching position to Arkansas offensive line coach Brad Davis, according to Football Scoop. He was previously at Missouri and Florida. But here is the key: He was at North Texas in 2016, so he knows Graham Harrell. Interestingly, here’s a critique from his performance at Arkansas this season. “This past season, some of his key linemen didn’t develop … Continue reading Clay Helton Tries To Hire Graham Harrell Contact For O-Line
USC Night Notes: Big Sweep And . . . Special Teams Honor?
USC beat Arizona State, 73-64, to record its first road sweep over the Arizona schools since 1985. That was also the last year the Trojans won the Pac-12 (then Pac-10). Meanwhile, former Kansas State coach Bill Snyder tweeted this about his son, USC special teams coach, Sean Snyder. Congratulations to USC and Sean Snyder on your #1 national special teams ranking by Football Outsider by … Continue reading USC Night Notes: Big Sweep And . . . Special Teams Honor?
