USC Trying To Raid Pac-12 School

You might think Arizona had a terrible defense but defensive lineman Kyon Barrs is a hot prospect and visited USC. His other top choices are LSU and Miami. Barrs is from Murrieta so that should give USC an edge. Arizona cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace entered the portal and it wouldn’t surprise me if USC made a play for him too. He was supposed to be a candidate … Continue reading USC Trying To Raid Pac-12 School

Can Lincoln Riley Teams Ever Play Great Defense?

What if USC’s defense doesn’t get significantly better and is just a feature of Lincoln Riley teams? Here’s an excerpt from The Athletic: “Among teams that have made the CFP since it started in 2014, Riley-coached Oklahoma teams had the three worst defenses in terms of yards per play allowed. (The Bob Stoops-coached 2015 Oklahoma team, meanwhile, ended that season ranked No. 15 in the … Continue reading Can Lincoln Riley Teams Ever Play Great Defense?

USC Morning Buzz: What’s The Coaching Buzz?

There was some chatter in coaching circles immediately after the Pac-12 title game that USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch might be in some jeopardy. It hasn’t really gained traction, however, and it probably won’t when you consider Grinch has become a Lincoln Riley guy. The USC staff is essentially Riley guys, who tout the company line in public settings. That’s different from say, Oregon, where … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: What’s The Coaching Buzz?