If USC can’t run the ball against Penn State, will it be able to run the ball against any team on the schedule the rest of the season? The Nittany Lions’ rushing defense ranks 97th nationally. Now I am not saying I actually believe this, but this is the view USC’s website shows for a $600 ticket to the Ohio State game. The shade is … Continue reading USC Notes: This Might Be Last Chance To Get Running Game Right
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti today: “If we get the 24-(team) playoff, you’re going to see many more competitive games scheduled. That’s my belief. We’ll commit to that.” Does anyone believe Lincoln Riley would do that? Anyone? Anyone? Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon has gone viral following clips of her on the sidelines at games. Honestly, it wouldn’t bother me if USC had someone like this. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Would Expanded Playoff Guarantee Better Schedule?
Jen Cohen has her hands full with football right now but how are some of the other sports doing at USC? Women’s soccer is 1-8-3 and 0-5-1 in the Big Ten. This is a program that has won two NCAA titles and moved into a new stadium last year. They are in second-to-last place in the 18-team Big Ten. Women’s volleyball is 7-7, 1-3 in … Continue reading So How Else Are Things Going At USC?
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Sometimes, it is necessary to step back and state the obvious in order to look at the big picture. USC is in Year 5 of the Lincoln Riley Era. He said before the season everything was in order for the program to flourish and set up to be a nationally relevant program. With that said, look at USC. It is a disjointed team. It is … Continue reading My Analysis Of A Disorganized USC Program That Narrowly Escaped Vs. Washington
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I said last night this was one of the most shameful USC losses I ever witnessed and now I will explain. It had nothing to do with losing to Oregon. That was something I knew had a pretty good chance of happening. No, the shame started with the controversial hit by linebacker Desman Stephens and then USC’s reaction. It all stems from having a gutless … Continue reading My Analysis Of A Leaderless Effort Vs. Oregon
Here’s a question: How many adjustments does Gary Patterson make during games? Based on the Rutgers game, not too many. A former colleague of Patterson attributes it more to arrogance than anything else. “He’s going to do what he likes to do. He’s in the College Football Hall of Fame. What is anyone going to tell him?” Has Lincoln Riley let Gary Patterson speak to … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
