USC Notes: A Top Coach Must Still Be Brought In

I’ll keep beating this drum: If USC doesn’t address the secondary, it won’t matter that it hired a new linebackers coach, etc. Donte Williams is in Georgia today recruiting. Here’s something to also consider: UCLA’s defense got a lot of praise this season but its cornerbacks were not fundamentally sound. That’s something opposing coaches say. So it is vital USC hires a top coach for … Continue reading USC Notes: A Top Coach Must Still Be Brought In

Morning Buzz: Is Being Linebackers’ Coach At USC Better Than Head Coach At NDSU?

Why would Matt Entz leave a head-coaching job at North Dakota State to become an assistant at USC? At first glance, it’s a little weird when you look at Entz’s two predecessors: Craig Bohl left North Dakota State to become head coach at Wyoming; Chris Klieman left to become head coach at Kansas State. First, Entz isn’t getting head-coaching offers like that. He might have … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Is Being Linebackers’ Coach At USC Better Than Head Coach At NDSU?

Thanks, Enfield!

A rare near-sellout at the Galen Center of 9,806. The much-anticipated debut of Bronny James. And USC can’t even beat Long Beach State, losing in overtime, 84-79. James finished with four points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals, one blocked shot and no turnovers in 16 minutes. USC is now 5-4 overall. Remember this guy? USC's current projected lineup for 2023-24: Isaiah Collier, Boogie Ellis, … Continue reading Thanks, Enfield!

USC Staff Housecleaning Moves Forward*

North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz has been hired to coach linebackers at USC. Now the key question is who Entz replaces? Brian Odom coaches inside linebackers and Roy Manning coaches outside linebackers. They are both close to Lincoln Riley. Is Entz replacing one or both? This feels like a good hire. Entz is obviously being hired because he is a coach. Not a … Continue reading USC Staff Housecleaning Moves Forward*

USC Sunday Buzz: The Heisman Ceremony Illustrates Familiar Flaw

With the Heisman Trophy ceremony last night, time to remind everyone this about Lincoln Riley: Who else has won three Heismans and never won a national championship? Or maybe even just multiple Heismans and no national title? Worse, Riley hasn’t even made the national-title game despite his three Heisman winners. When I initially brought this up in the summer, it was semi-controversial. Now people appreciate … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: The Heisman Ceremony Illustrates Familiar Flaw