It was welcomed news for some that Lincoln Riley pledged to take a more active role with the defense. “My role within the defense will certainly change this offseason,” Riley said. “The reality is for us to make the jump defensively we got to make, the roster’s got to get better, the development’s got to get better, I have to be better at my role … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Suggestion For Lincoln Riley
These are rare color photos I first ran in September from when Martin Luther King spoke at the Coliseum in May, 1964. The photos were taken by Jay A. Brown, who worked as an assistant to Congressman Thomas Rees. But it went undiscovered until it was found a drawer by Brown’s daughter about 50 years later. Here’s a close-up that shows Dick Van Dyke on the far left. Van … Continue reading Martin Luther King And USC
Seems like the obvious still has to be announced. Jordan Addison announced this morning he was turning pro. The fact he didn’t bother to play in the Cotton Bowl was enough of an announcement. The other day tight end Josh Falo made his announcement even though he didn’t have any eligibility left. “Read some comments that we didn’t sound excited enough. Internet compost! You know … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Some Expected Announcements
The USC women’s basketball team upset No. 2-ranked Stanford, 55-46, before 2,418 at the Galen Center. USC snapped Stanford’s 39-game winning streak vs. Pac-12 opponents and this was the first victory for USC vs. a No. 2-ranked team or higher since 2008. Destiny Littleton scored 18 points for USC, which shot just 27.3 percent from the field. USC was without leading-scorer Kadi Sissoko, who has … Continue reading Big Upset For Women’s Basketball
Let’s appreciate a great Trojan again with a photo of a classic backfield as Marcus Allen blocks for Charles White with Paul McDonald in the background. Continue reading USC Picture Of The Day
The end of USC’s season accomplished one thing: It removed that aura of invincibility Lincoln Riley had with the fans for almost the entire season. I’ve already written I expect USC to win the Pac-12 and go to the College Football Playoff next season, so I’m not saying Riley is not a good coach. But he’s now on guard — as doing an uncharacteristic two-hour … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Lincoln Riley’s On Guard
