If USC-Oregon are going to be the two top teams in the Pac-12, do you trust the Ducks, who seem to find ways to lose a game or two each season? They lost offensive coordinagtor Kenny Dillingham and offensive line coach Adrian Klemm. Those are considerable losses, especially when you see what Dillingham did with Bo Nix. They do have some big-time Southern California recruits … Continue reading Oregon Might Be Better Bet Vs. USC Than Several Other Teams

USC has to pare about five scholarships by July 1. So how does that happen? Well, some players still might want to transfer. Especially if they don’t see much hope for playing time after spring practice. There’s also the chance someone could take a medical redshirt and no longer have their scholarship count against the limit of 85. And then Lincoln Riley can do what … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Might Have Some Cutting To Do

Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig has turned down a similar position with Notre Dame according to Pete Thamel. The sticking point was Ludwig’s buyout, which is surprising given Notre Dame’s resources. This impacts two of USC’s opponents next season. It’s probably better for Utah, especially if Cameron Rising is back at quarterback. Let’s see who Notre Dame goes after now. Continue reading Notre Dame’s Loss Is Utah’s Gain

Most conferences just complete their new TV deals and then announce something. But the Pac-12 has to put out a statement that says it will have a “successful media rights deal(s) in the very near future.” O-K. The Pac-12 is unhappy because of reports the new media rights deal might not meet expectations and even some speculation that the “four corners” schools might bolt. So … Continue reading Pac-12 Fights Back

Mike Garrett is doing a radio interview with an Alabama sports-talk station today at 4 p.m. PT. You can listen here. Although the Super Bowl will probably be the main topic because Garrett played for the Kansas City Chiefs (and lives in Kansas City), you never know what Garrett might say. Continue reading USC Notes: Mike Garrett Doing Interview

Notre Dame offensive line coach Harry Hiestand has announced his retirement. This is considered a big loss in coaching circles because Hiestand was an influential figure during two stints at Notre Dame (2012-17; 2022). He was a graduate assistant at USC in 1987-88. Among the offensive linemen he coached at Notre Dame were Zack Nelson (Cowboys), Quenton Nelson (Colts), Nick Martin (Raiders) and Mike McGlinchey … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Notre Dame Loses Influential Figure