Lincoln Riley bemoaned USC’s penalties when he spoke on his radio show Monday. “Took a touchdown off the board. Took explosive plays off the board. We completely dismantled drives with penalties. We’ve got to do a whole lot better with that. Obviously that’s unacceptable offensively. We had opportunities to bust that thing open.” Here’s the thing: When teams are committing nine penalties in the sixth … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Can USC Reverse A Bad Habit? Volleyball Coach On Leave

USC was picked to finish seventh in the Big Ten media poll conducted by the Columbus Dispatch. Illinois was picked to win the conference. Did you know Jahkeem Stewart and Jide Abasiri combined for one tackle against Washington? USC alumnus and yell leader Lindley Bothwell invented the world’s first moving (sequential) card stunt in 1922, but since at least the 1970’s the student section has … Continue reading USC Notes: Some Things Never Change

Before the season, I said to expect a handful of true freshman to contribute in a meaningful way: Luke Wafle, Trent Mosley, Kayden Dixon-Wyatt. Then you have a few others who play in games like Elbert Hill and Ryan Wormley. This is why GM Chad Bowden should have signed more transfers. USC did not go all-out to get a linebacker or another cornerback. It needed … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Was Securing No. 1 Recruiting Class Too Important?