I don’t put a lot of stock in things that get said today or during USC training camp. The exception is Gary Patterson, because he knows what he is doing. Patterson said one of his roles — besides running the defense — is to be a resource for Lincoln Riley. “There’s not a lot of guys in this profession of the age that you can … Continue reading USC Notes: Gary Patterson Offers Unofficial Role For This Season
I hit a nerve Friday when I mentioned freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley was 20 years old. So is freshman safety Madden Riordan. One interesting aspect of this is that under the NCAA’s new “five for five” eligibility plan, the five-year window starts upon full-time college enrollment or the year after turning 19. For a quarterback, that might become an issue. This is also what … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Quietly Opens Camp
Lincoln Riley spoke at Big Ten media day and — big surprise — Notre Dame was a prime topic. “Nothing’s changed from my vantage point. We want to play the game. I want to play the game. We would be playing the game had some things come true that were said. And so hopefully we get to that point.” So Riley’s lips are moving but … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Big Ten Media Day Highlights (Lowlights)
USC picked to finish fourth in the annual Big Ten media poll conducted by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The poll has only picked the correct champion four of the past 15 years. As for USC, it’s a nice safe space. Not expected to be in the top three but better than the struggling blue bloods with new coaches (Michigan, Penn State). Here are the full … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Picked Fourth In Big Ten Media Poll
USC baseball assistant coach Travis Jewett has resigned to take a position with Vanderbilt. It means USC has lost its top two assistant coaches since the season ended. He will be replaced by Bill Mosiello, who has been a candidate in the past for the USC head-coaching job and was a Trojan assistant in 2007. In the past, the athletic dept. had long-time employees with … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Fresno State coach Matt Entz, who used to be an assistant at USC, spoke today about playing the Trojans on Sept. 4. “Playing USC is probably like playing the Avengers, they’re pretty talented. they’re pretty gifted,” Entz said. “Where can we create mini victories within a game? That can help us stay close and keep it tight. Being a complemetary team can help us in … Continue reading Fresno State Readies For USC
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