I’m continually unimpressed by the soft coverage of the Pac-12 and commissioner George Kliavkoff, who seems to still benefit from not being Larry Scott. The goal posts constantly move and few complain. Now we hear the Pac-12 probably won’t do a new media rights deal until it adds new members like San Diego State and SMU. Why is this suddenly being reported? Wasn’t it just … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Constantly Moving Goals Of Pac-12

There’s been a lot of focus on USC and five-star tight end Duce Robinson. But who has developed at tight end under Lincoln Riley? Did Malcom Epps? No. Did Lake McRee? Perhaps a bit. Jude Wolfe was hurt most of the season. Epps is a mystery. He is looks like a million bucks and is athletic. But for some reason he doesn’t get on the … Continue reading Why Isn’t Malcolm Epps Used More?

USC continues to battle Georgia and Nebraska for five-star QB Dylan Raiola. Is Raiola not scared off by five-star Malachi Nelson, who signed with USC and is already enrolled in school? It’s not unprecedented. Arch Manning signed with Texas despite watching Quinn Ewers start at Texas last season. But Raiola’s got Nebraska ties (he will visited there March 25 and his uncle is an assistant … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Five-Star QB Derby To Replace Caleb Williams?

Athlon has USC ranked No. 4 in it’s way-too-early Top 25. If you think I will mock this ranking, remember I previously predicted USC would make the College Football Playoff next season. And get manhandled by its opponent. I feel a little less confident now that I’ve actually seen the USC schedule. But USC can still talent it’s way to the College Football Playoff. Continue reading USC Ranked No. 4 In Too Early Top 25

Knox Kiffin, the son of Lane Kiffin, posted some video of himself at quarterback. His sister goes to Mater Dei. So will Knox become a Monarch where he can join Cole Leinart? Here’s the question, as usual: Will he be held back like most prep quarterbacks? Knox won’t have to worry about exceeding his father, who was a career backup at Fresno State and quit … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Another Legacy In The Works