Can we learn anything from Indiana winning the national championship? Curt Cignetti is a leader of men. Lincoln Riley is not. Systems are nothing vs. culture. USC used to succeed because of an unmistakenly strong and defined culture of rugged football. It imposed its will on the other team. Now? It tries to be operate a fancy-pants offense with sand-castle defending. Who would you want … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What Can We Learn From Indiana?

Curt Cignetti: National title in Year 2 Kalen DeBoer: National title game in Year 2 Lincoln Riley defenders: But, but, but Where is Sean McDonough? Indiana leads 10-0 at halftime. Can Miami come back? Nick Saban and Marcus Freeman picked the Hurricanes. Continue reading Who Is Watching Indiana-Miami?

Here’s what a coach who worked with Gary Patterson said about the idea of him becoming defensive coordinator. “It will be a good hire if they get the old Gary Patterson and not old Gary Patterson,” he said. Here’s a current view: Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: A View On Gary Patterson