USC Morning Buzz: Is Anything Said About Caleb Williams Right?

Does anyone keep track of the misinformation regarding Caleb Williams and the NFL? Part of this is because Williams is such a marquee figure, idle speculation just follows him. But there’s been nothing to suggest so far he won’t be the first or second pick in the NFL Draft despite the naysayers. He’s actually been pretty normal compared to other past quarterbacks projected to be … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Is Anything Said About Caleb Williams Right?

USC Notes: Recruit Bullish On Defensive Staff

Remember how the fanboys and fanboy media went gaga over the USC offensive lineman who could do the splits? How much has he played the past 2 seasons? Answer: Not much. “I feel like they are going to completely turn around the defense,” Thatcher told SB Live Sports. “They are recruiting a lot of defensive guys and the staff knows what they are doing. After … Continue reading USC Notes: Recruit Bullish On Defensive Staff

USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Rolls Dice

Lincoln Riley didn’t make a change in an area I recommended: Strength and conditioning. But the offseason philosophy change is “Get bigger.” That’s reassuring. So USC will move into a conference that requires Big Boy football. We’ll see how it adjusts. The offensive line coaching and strength program were issues last season. Changes were not made. That’s on Riley if things don’t improve. Nelsen led … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Rolls Dice

Yes, There Is An Andy Reid-USC Connection

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid wanted to go to USC and enrolled at Glendale College on the recommendation of Trojans coaches. Reid didn’t get any Division I offers when he graduated from Marshall High School in Los Angeles. Reid eventually went to BYU after spending two years at Glendale College (1976-77). Reid was a graduate assistant at BYU in 1982. Who else was on that staff? … Continue reading Yes, There Is An Andy Reid-USC Connection