Sam Darnold is going to wear No. 14 with the New York Jets. Maybe that is to be expected. But unlike many players, I can guarantee Darnold did not demand to wear No. 14. When he arrived at USC, he did not make any demands for a jersey number, which is different than many recruits. Just think of all the numbers USC has worn by … Continue reading Sam Darnold Keeps No. 14

Why did Cleveland take Baker Mayfield over Sam Darnold? Here’s what Browns vice president of player personnel Alonzo Highsmith said according to the Canton Respository. Continue reading Why Cleveland Didn’t Take Sam Darnold

USC had a lot of players decide to return for their senior seasons, whether because of injury (Porter Gustin) or subpar seasons (Iman Marshall, Chuma Edoga) or not being projected where they wanted to be drafted (Cameron Smith, Marvell Tell). Tight end Daniel Imatorbhebhe could fall into two categories (injury, subpar season). But in this 2019 mock draft from Bleacher Report, USC does not have anyone … Continue reading USC Might Not Have 2019 First-Round Pick But Does It Matter?

Former Wake Forest wide receiver Tabari Hines will transfer to Oregon instead of USC or Texas. With Oregon’s lack of depth at receiver and USC’s group of receivers, it made perfect sense. Plus Oregon has a proven QB in Justin Herbert. Continue reading Tabari Hines Picks Oregon

This will bother some people, but the fact USC did not have any players drafted yesterday does not mean it excused underachievement last season. Example: Center Nico Falah did not get drafted. Response: Then why did he start last year? Toa Lobendahn was the better center. USC could have started someone else at left tackle so Lobendahn could play center. Yes, left tackle is more … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Don’t Fall Prey To Excuses Regarding USC’s Talent