How about the end of that Western Michigan-Michigan game? Whatever happened, I don’t think the Big Ten did a great job providing an explanation with regard to the clock and how it was synced to the NBC clock. NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay sure thought something was amiss and has not commented on his social media account since the game. Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Some USC Fallout And Crazy Day In Michigan

First, let’s start off with a delusional take from Robert Griffin III. Last night was a stark reminder how bad this guy is. You declare USC a title contender after beating Fresno State? Fresno State?!?!? OK, let’s get to the game. The biggest positive was Gary Patterson got overall improvement from Week 1 to Week 2. That’s not something that happened often with D’Anton Lynn. … Continue reading My USC-Fresno State Analysis: The Good And The Bad (Yes, Bad)

The big USC Associates booster group pre-game picnic on campus drew less than 400 people at the San Jose State game. Usually, the smallest crowd of the season for the picnic is between 800-900. Believe it or not, this is Quinones’ eighth season of college football. His USC recruiting class including Drake London, Drake Jackson and Kedon Slovis. London is about to begin his fifth … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

I’m disappointed USC did not have Gary Patterson available to speak to the media this week. He’s the one guy worth talking to, especially since Lincoln Riley was so clear about the defense playing well the first three quarters and falling apart in the fourth. “I know he’s pissed right now about the fourth quarter, as you can imagine, because the guy’s standards are so … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A “Reality” Check For The Boss

Over on social media, someone asked me why it matters if Lincoln Riley speaks to fans, students, boosters, etc.? Well, here is one angle: The college football coach is part of the community and the highest-paid employee on campus. He wants his community (boosters, alumni) to pay for his new football building. He wants them to give money for NIL. There’s a reason USC is … Continue reading Reasons For Lincoln Riley To Care About Fans

QUARTERBACK Jayden Maiava’s stats looked better than he did but part of that was the vanilla offense. He also didn’t look like a senior on a couple plays (the key 13-yard sack, the failed 4th down near the goal line). Grade: B- RUNNING BACKS Two tailbacks who each flashed during games last season plodded through the line with zero breakaway threat. And you know what? … Continue reading USC-San Jose State Report Card