Do you believe your eyes or the preseason hype? That was a debacle in Minneapolis on Saturday night. An unremarkable Minnesota team with a vanilla offense manhandled USC and most importantly, outcoached the smug clown on the sideline. Which coach looked like a leader on the sideline? Who had a game plan that looked prepared for every situation? What do you think Minnesota feared the … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: My USC-Minnesota Analysis

What a disgraceful loss. Lincoln Riley played not to lose. He is awful. Where was the halftime adjustment to these slow-developing running plays? Yogi Roth: “The result of the penalty is going to be a penalty” Miller Moss gets hit and is intercepted. USC drives 91 yards for a TD and takes a 17-10 lead. QB — C RB — B WR — C+ OL … Continue reading USC-Minnesota Live Blog

Today is a bit of a trap game. Minnesota is well-coached, has a good home atmosphere and has shown flashes that it can cause problems. Some people point to their pass defense being one of the best statistically but I’m less impressed because they played Iowa and Michigan. USC is clearly the better team but are they overwhelmingly better? Remember, Lincoln Riley likes an overwhelming … Continue reading Pick The USC-Minnesota Score And My Pick

Bear Alexander is interested in Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas, according to a report from Blue Bloods Bias. Georgia again? The problem with many of these schools is I assume you have to play hard all the time. Why not Colorado? The Buffs always need help on defense. Or Baylor? Or SMU? Those schools are in Texas and playing time might come … Continue reading The Friday USC Column Supplement

The women’s soccer game between No. 21 USC and No. 7 Ohio State on Oct. 17 has been moved to BMO Stadium, home to LAFC. This is the first thing USC has done that makes sense regarding the women’s soccer team and home games. Admission to the game will be free. Bill Westphal later became the basketball coach at Occidental College and Grand Canyon College. … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Lincoln Riley was asked about the future schedule today and once again, refused to commit to the Notre Dame rivalry. “So hopefully, like any decisions you have to make, hopefully ones can fall in line where we can maintain all of our traditions and all of the things here and also do the best for USC football. “And if we get to a point where … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Again Chooses Not To Commit To Notre Dame Rivalry