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FOOTBALL

USC Morning Buzz: Signing Day Arrives With A Bang/Thud

USC took three-star defensive end Ratumana Bulabalavu yesterday after he originally signed with Washington. Three-star linebacker Jadyn Walker is expected to sign with the Trojans today instead of Michigan State. If it’s Wednesday, it must be a Lincoln Riley Signing Day. Yes, these are exciting times. It used to be a big deal with ESPN camped outside in the middle of the night, waiting for … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Signing Day Arrives With A Bang/Thud

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FOOTBALL

The Crosstown Rivalry Never Takes A Break

Let’s be clear: The performances of USC and UCLA in football and basketball has been embarrassing as the Big Ten move beckons. UCLA fans have rightly been concerned about the football offseason, with the uncertainty regarding Chip Kelly, staff departures and Kelly’s indifferent recruiting. And since I’m probably Lincoln Riley’s most vocal media critic, I think I can mention these things without being accused of … Continue reading The Crosstown Rivalry Never Takes A Break

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FOOTBALL

USC Adds Defensive End Just Before Signing Day

Ratumana Bulabalavu, a three-star defensive end from Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad, who had previously signed with Washington, has flipped to USC. He had also visited Utah. Sorry Jedd the Fisch. He had been released from his letter after Kalen DeBoer left for Alabama. USC can always use defensive line depth. But back to Fisch. He is such a bootlicker that his offensive and … Continue reading USC Adds Defensive End Just Before Signing Day

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FOOTBALL

USC Morning Buzz: The QB Guru Doesn’t Always Know Best

The one area Lincoln Riley is known for is being a quarterback guru. So it sounded surprising yesterday when he told the Pat McAfee Show, “There was a time at Oklahoma where we weren’t gonna take (Caleb Williams) and he said he would walk on.” Say what? Well, it turns out Oklahoma had a commitment from QB Brock Vandagriff and wasn’t going to take another … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The QB Guru Doesn’t Always Know Best

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BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL

USC Notes: Experience Matters

One thing I’ve heard from several sources close to the USC basketball program is that a problem is not just Andy Enfield, but the coaching staff overall. Specifically, USC hasn’t really recovered from losing Jason Hart, who left in 2021 and was often not just the recruiter but the adult in the room. “They have limited experience,” the source said. “For some reason Enfield doesn’t … Continue reading USC Notes: Experience Matters

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FOOTBALL

Lincoln Riley Swears He Is Happy To Be In Big Ten

USC coach Lincoln Riley did a barrage of TV shows today and told the Pat McAfee Show “Going and playing in these different venues for all the teams, I think it’s going to be awesome,” Riley said. “It’s a tremendous league that’s only been made better by these additions. The schedule we’re getting ready to play. The different rivalries that are getting ready to come … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Swears He Is Happy To Be In Big Ten

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