USC coach Lincoln Riley is not making his weekly appearance on the “Trojans Live” radio show because he is “under the weather.” Instead, assistant head coach Dennis Simmons and defensive line coach Shuan Nua appeared on the show. Hopefully, Riley will feel well enough to speak to reporters tomorrow. Continue reading Lincoln Riley Too Ill To Do Radio Show
Lincoln Riley is going through a tough moment. But it’s made tougher because he has no base of support. He is invisible on campus. He doesn’t interact with the students. He doesn’t interact with the faculty or staff. He doesn’t go to booster meetings to meet the public. He didn’t host the Salute to Troy, which is always the job of the coach. He really … Continue reading Where Is Lincoln Riley’s Base Of Support?
QUARTERBACK There is no question Caleb Williams is struggling but look at the pressure he is facing the past two games. It’s almost comical watching him have to elude the pass rush. I do feel like Williams has looked jaded during parts of this season. He’s got to be thinking of the NFL more now. Grade: C+ RUNNING BACKS MarShawn Lloyd rushed for 74 yards … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Utah Report Card
Lincoln Riley likes to conveniently forget things he says in the past. Why did fans think USC would be better this year? Because of comments made by Riley. “We’re way more advanced in every sense of the word than we were at this time last year,” Riley said eight months ago. Is USC’s play this season more advanced? No. Here is what Riley said in … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: The Words Of Lincoln Riley
I’ve really had it with Lincoln Riley. I know he can’t coach defense, cornerbacks, the offensive line or special teams. He can’t have a physical team. He’s terrible on 2-point plays. But now I have to watch him berate game officials constantly. And after tonight’s loss, he didn’t make a single player available to the media. That’s a baby move. This guy is so minor … Continue reading USC-Utah Instant Reaction
It’s over. What an underachievement. The offensive line is terrible. The defense couldn’t stop Utah from getting a field goal at end. Bear Alexander is undisciplined. Lincoln Riley yelling at officials because he knows his team is falling apart. USC lost to a Utah team with its backup QB. Is this game going to come down to a 2-point conversion? Just when it looks like … Continue reading USC-Utah Live Blog
