A couple thoughts this morning: Why does it matter if USC gained only five yards rushing if it carved up Washington State’s defense at will through the air? Because there are times in football games when it is really important to get four yards. Or three yards. Or two yards. Or one yard. This USC team has not demonstrated it can do that, which could … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Does It Matter If USC Can’t Run The Ball?

So it doesn’t feel like rivalry week but it is. No students on campus. No rallies. Think back to 2005, when USC defeated UCLA, 66-19. It was the Trojans’ 16th-straight victory over a ranked team. And 34th straight victory overall. Does it feel like that long ago? No rushing for 5 yards in that game. Meanwhile, John Robinson took a tumble last weekend. #BAMAvsLSU Najee … Continue reading USC Night Notes: It’s Rivalry Week

The Pac-12 said today it will not alter it rules in case USC and Colorado both go undefeated by having them play each other in the Pac-12 championship game. There’s nothing wrong with this statement but it is also another example of how the Pac-12 is hardly nimble. And how waiting too long to start the season hurt the conference in being able to make … Continue reading Pac-12 Won’t Let USC Play Colorado

USC linebacker Palaie Gaoteote has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. Now he has been inconsistent at best his first few seasons despite being considered a can’t-miss prospect. But before the season, Clay Helton said this was going to be Gaoteote’s breakthrough season. I guess we can add that statement to the list of things Helton said that didn’t come through. Continue reading Palaie Gaoteote Enters Transfer Portal

WINNERS The Pac-12 There was a reason the conference made Washington State the lone North Division opponent for USC. And it worked masterfully on Sunday night. The problem is the conference is so bad that USC going 7-0 will go nowhere with the CFP. Talanoa Hufanga He led USC with 9 tackles as Todd Orlando moved him up to linebacker against the run-and-shoot offense. He … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Winners And Losers Of Week

Did you watch all four quarters? This is what I meant when I talked for weeks about the “cushy” Pac-12 schedule. Still, you could see some holes if USC had happened to play a good team. The offensive line was pretty poor. USC had 1-yard rushing with 2 minutes left in the game. USC finished with 5 yards rushing and had 10 points in the … Continue reading Discuss The USC-Washington State Game