Time For Some Lincoln Riley Math

USC coach Lincoln Riley allowed former players to attend last Saturday’s practice. It was originally billed as a special event but turned out just to be a practice and nothing else. Riley told the former players after practice that it was special to have “85” of them attend. But Tuesday, when he spoke to the media, Riley said “150” former players were at the practice. … Continue reading Time For Some Lincoln Riley Math

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A Friday Notes Column

Former Ferris State All-American offensive tackle Bryce George has committed to Iowa. He was considering USC and Cal. Here are some of the stars of the 1958 team featured in the USC-Notre Dame game program, when illustrations told the story from the legendary Art Brewster. In 1969, before USC played Nebraska, Goux started off, “We’ve been kicking each other’s asses in practice since spring. ARE WE … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A Friday Notes Column

It’s Whirlwind Wednesday For Transfers

UCLA has landed Nico Iamaleava, according to reports. The good news is this saga is apparently over . . . for now. Maybe Tennessee should call Joey Aguilar, the quarterback who is currently No. 1 at UCLA after transferring from Appalachian State. Does the average fan enjoy this stuff? It’s harder and harder to just keep track of who is on the team these days. Continue reading It’s Whirlwind Wednesday For Transfers

USC Thursday Buzz: QB Nonsense Continues

UCLA is offering Nico Iamaleava significantly less than the $4 million he wanted from Tennessee, according to On3. The question is how the offer compares to the $2.5 million Iamaleava was supposed to make with Tennessee. North Carolina and Tulane have pulled out of the sweepstakes and teams seem to be waiting with lower offers than Iamaleava would want. What is Iamaleava worth to UCLA? Continue reading USC Thursday Buzz: QB Nonsense Continues