For the Lincoln Riley supporters, here’s how to solve any NIL issues. He makes more than $10 million. Have him donate $3 million to the NIL collectives. Recruiting will be much better and USC will be better. This is Uruguay soccer Marcelo Bielsa. What he says could be applied to all journalism. Marcelo Bielsa: "There is a percentage of journalism that never criticises certain sectors … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Riley Can Solve Problems
USC women’s basketball has scheduled a high-profile game with Notre Dame on Nov. 23. Both teams are strong candidates to go to the Final Four. But . . . it’s also the date of the USC-UCLA game at the Rose Bowl. So if you are planning to go to both games, good luck. Start times have not been announced, of course. Continue reading An Attractive Doubleheader But Going To Both Could Be Tough
The University of Washington averaged $31.5 million in contributions since 2018 according to the Seattle Times. Pat Chun, who took over as AD at Washington State in 2018, averaged more than $31 million for the Cougars during the same span. Does that speak well for Jen Cohen? It’s especially relevant given all the whining recently about USC’s NIL. Fresno State coach Jeff Tedford compared defensive … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Former USC defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin, the father of Lane Kiffin, died today in Oxford, Miss. He was 84. It seems like the summer has turned into nothing but frustration for part of the USC fanbase. The problem for Lincoln Riley is he has no base of support because no one knows him or has met him. So he has to win for people to … Continue reading USC Afternoon Notes: Summer Of Unrest
Did you see UCLA dropped games with Georgia in 2025, 2026 and Auburn in 2027, 2028? They have added games with Cal and Utah. This is the new reality of college football as teams start dropping tough non-conference games. Lincoln Riley would be proud. Miller Moss, Jonah Monheim and Kamari Ramsey will represent USC at Big Ten media days in Indianapolis. Continue reading USC Notes: The New Reality Of Football Schedules
Shortly after Lincoln Riley got hired, the athletic dept. planned a nation-wide tour where the new coach would meet alumni, boosters and fans. Then they told Riley about it. The tour never happened, of course. Some people will just be happy if he hosts the Salute to Troy kickoff dinner in August. He hasn’t the past 2 years. Are you going to Paris for the … Continue reading USC Notes: The Tour That Never Happened
