I got so tied up dealing with the USC defensive scheme breakdown and Lincoln Riley-NFL rumors that I forgot to do a Notre Dame report card. No problem. Here it is: Quarterback: D- Running backs: C- Wide receivers: D Offensive line: F Defensive line: C Linebackers: C- Defensive backs: D+ Special teams: C- Coaching: F These are the helmets of the day from Western Kentucky. … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Some Notre Dame Housekeeping

Cornerback Isaiah Rubin of Los Alamitos High School committed to USC today. Rubin, a four-star prospect, chose the Trojans over, Utah, Oregon and Colorado. USC definitely needs cornerbacks. My question is who will be coaching the corners next season? Is Donte Williams coming back? Continue reading USC Lands Cornerback Commitment

USC has had 10 men on the field the past two games. Will it get a hat trick against Utah? As a part of the fallout from two USC students being arrested for allegedly stealing jerseys at the NFL Draft, a School of Journalism faculty member must accompany Annenberg student reporters on football road trips to chaperone. A chaperone? Is this 1953? It’s nice work … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

I know it sounds unrealistic, but does USC have any linebackers that remind you of Chip Banks, Junior Seau or Chris Claiborne? The reason I ask is because a coach told me he thought Eric Gentry was too thin to play linebacker. I’ve been a fan of Gentry — especially compared to some of the other USC linebackers — although he hasn’t played much this … Continue reading USC Notes: Where’s The Physicality?

If you want a silver lining, here’s Lincoln Riley today: “The reality is we’re undefeated in the best conference probably in college football right now.” The funny part is USC fans aren’t too happy being 6-1. Probably because they watched the games. Riley said, “We’ve practiced our tails off this week.” He also said, “We practiced very well last week. Our team was ready to … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Finds Silver Lining

USC offensive line coach Josh Henson isn’t winning any awards the past year-and-a-half for the play of the offensive line. And it’s a bad sign when you say every spot is open midway through the season. “Every spot is up for debate. I would say at this point, the one guy that’s played really, really solid would be left tackle and (Jonah) Monheim,” Henson said … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Changes Threatened But Let’s See What Happens