When will USC return to the Bay Area for a football game after it plays Cal tomorrow? This is a question that would be unfathomable in the past. The rivalry could be fierce at times and there were some classic games. Now it’s a footnote to the conference realignment craze. Wide receiver Xavier Jordan, a four-star prospect from Sierra Canyon, might decommit from USC. Some … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Maybe the dumbest thing Lincoln Riley said today concerned recruiting. “I think our recruiting has been as expected,” Riley said.USC is currently ranked No. 25 in the nation by Rivals. Since when is that as expected? We’re talking about USC, not Oregon State. The truth is USC’s recruiting has mainly been done through the transfer portal. So Riley is crazy if he thinks it’s “as … Continue reading Apparently, Mediocrity Is Acceptable
USC coach Lincoln Riley on the Trojans: “We feel like we’re a group that’s one little spark away from taking off.” Riley admitted he may have been reluctant to run the ball after MarShawn Lloyd’s fumble. Riley on missing practices: “Those were the first practices I’ve missed in 20 years of coaching.” Riley said he’s been sick since last Tuesday. Asked about Michigan’s sign-stealing controversy, … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Thinks USC Is Close To “Taking Off”
What kind of housecleaning are we looking at for USC? Surely it’s over for Alex Grinch. Is there any way back for Donte Williams, whose contract is in the final year? What about offensive line coach Josh Henson, whose unit has struggled? I can’t say much in favor of the linebackers coaches other than they are Oklahoma guys, which might give them some sort of … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: How Deep Could Housecleaning Go?
USC coach Lincoln Riley returned to practice today and is being treated for pneumonia, according to a school spokesperson. Riley is not speaking to the media today but will do a Zoom call tomorrow morning. Continue reading Lincoln Riley Has Pneumonia
Where is USC athletic director Jen Cohen? One of the things I liked about Cohen when she got hired at USC was the way she interacted with the media in Seattle. It’s good because it allows fans to get a sense of what the top person thinks and where the athletic dept. is going. Has Cohen done anything with the media since her introductory press … Continue reading USC Notes: Low Profile For Jen Cohen
