When I talk about media fanboys, I’m usually referring to the Internet reporters. But they can come from the legitimate media too. This guy interviewed Lincoln Riley on Friday for the Los Angeles Times and immediately concluded USC will make the College Football Playoff. There’s nothing wrong with picking USC to make the CFP. But how easily swayed are you to come to this conclusion … Continue reading The Worst Takes At Pac-12 Media Don’t Always Come From Coaches

Does it matter that USC lists Raleek Brown as a wide receiver on its roster? He played slot back in the spring but Lincoln Riley said the reason he didn’t spend any time at running back was because of a soft-tissue injury. It may just be Riley will play Brown at both spots but primarily the slot. But let’s remember Brown was a five-star prospect … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: A Move For The Good Of Offense?

A memorial service for running back C.R. Roberts will be held at USC’s Tutor Campus Center (TCC 450) on Saturday, August 4th at 10 a.m. A reception will be held at 11:30 a.m. But he did repeat the emerging spin that new suitors are suddenly courting the Pac-12. “The longer we wait for our media deal the better our options are,” he said. There was … Continue reading Pac-12 Media Day/Friday Column Supplement

Lincoln Riley gave a professional performance at Pac-12 media day. He broke out some cliches and didn’t say anything crazy. Which is what you would expect at a media day. Here are some select quotes: “You can’t do everything in one year. You can make dramatic changes, but not everything.” On the difference of being in Year 2 at USC: “We’re not focused on the … Continue reading Lincoln Riley’s Pac-12 Media Day Highlights

USC allowed fans to make online reservations today for spots to tailgate on campus before football games. The system crashed in about 15 minutes. Not disclosed: The salaries of defensive analysts Clancy Pendergast and Greg Burns, who are both former USC assistants. Let me just say if USC was forced to reveal its staff salaries, people would be aghast. For example, Donte Williams makes more … Continue reading USC Notes: Tailgate Reservations System Crashes