USC’s entire defensive staff was given notice that they would only return if they were rehired by new defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn, according to sources. The fact Lincoln Riley gave Lynn this power is a departure for Riley but also underscores the massive job required to rebuild the defense. To his credit, Lynn got the authority required to improve the staff. Donte Williams knew he … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: D’Anton Lynn Rebuilds Defense

Remember when Lincoln Riley got hired at USC and everyone went nuts because he flipped Malachi Nelson and Raleek Brown from Oklahoma? Two five-star prospects from Southern California! This was a sign Riley was a serious recruiter and could land the big-time local players. Well, Brown is now going to Arizona State and Nelson is supposedly entering the transfer portal. Two years later, these five-star … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Remember The Joy From 2 Years Ago?

Oregon State safety Akili Arnold committed to USC today, joining his brother, Beavers LB Easton Mascarenas-Arnold, who committed Saturday night. The Oregon State program develops players (unlike USC), so these are solid pickups for the defense. One question with the new defensive staff is whether the safeties will be coached by D’Anton Lynn or secondary coach Doug Belk. Lynn did not coach safeties at UCLA … Continue reading USC Gets Second Oregon State (Arnold) Commit