Ir was good to see some push back to Lincoln Riley’s comment that he had to “fight like hell” to open USC’s championship window. He made a similar comment after USC lost in the Alamo Bowl but it was overshadowed by the game. Since no one at USC questions him, he tried to line again in the offseason. If you read anyone on social media … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Some Pushback To A Ludicrous Line

Rod Martin, a standout linebaker with USC and the Raiders, has passed away, the Raiders announced today. Martin was a first-team all-conference in 1976 on the Rose Bowl-winning team and then drafted by the Raiders in the 12th round of the 1977 NFL Draft. He was a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Raiders in 1980 and 1983 and intercepted a record three passes in … Continue reading Former USC Linebacker Rod Martin Passes Away

I looked again at the USC roster over the weekend and it confirmed some things to me. Mainly, I see some real question marks at linebacker and in the secondary (cornerback and safety). I’ve mentioned it before but there are some players expected to play who haven’t done much in their careers. Some might exceed what they have done but not everyone. And I’m not … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Remember These Positions For Weak Spots

This column will be Gary Patterson free, for better or worse. The Big Ten and Fox Sports are pushing for a 24-team College Football Playoff. That’s grotesque but if it happens, will Lincoln Riley agree to play Notre Dame again? The Festival of Books is one of his coups after he stole the event from long-time host, UCLA. It was the TV show, “Rooster” shooting … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Columm