USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch said Wednesday he used mixed coverages for defending Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid, who had 16 receptions for 234 yards. Sometimes, Grinch played zone, sometimes man-to-man defense and he said there were times he had a safety and linebacker both cover the tight end. But here’s the thing: Kincaid is 6-foot-4, 240 pounds. So why didn’t USC have 6-6 linebacker … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Who Didn’t Cover Tight End More Important Than Who Did

USC offensive guard Andrew Vorhees has been named to the Pro Football Focus Midseason All-American team. I like Vorhees, who has overcome a lot of obstacles that the Clay Helton Era unfairly put him through, but does any USC linemen deserve to be an All-American? Vorhees had two holding penalties in the Arizona State game, including one that nullified an 82-yard TD pass. That’s not … Continue reading USC Notes: An All-American Honor And Some Surprising Penalties

Greg Flugahr, the Minnesota fan who went viral after being the first to report USC’s interest in joining the Big Ten, said one plan currently under consideration is for USC to have UCLA, Wisconsin and Illinois as its permanent rivals beginning in 2024. Big Ten teams play nine conference games and three contests are vs. permanent rivals. Flugahr said UCLA’s permanent rivals would be USC, … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Vs. Wisconsin Every Year?

Wearing the No. 0 is not having great success this season. No one has ever worn the number at USC before last season. And now two players are wearing it. Wide receiver Terrell Bynum has caught three passes all season after catching 26 at Washington last season. Remember, the Huskies had a pathetic offense last year with Dylan Morris at QB so 26 receptions was … Continue reading The Curse Of 0

Four-star outside linebacker Dylan Williams of Long Beach Poly has decommitted from USC. Williams says he will still consider USC. He has offers from Georgia, Florida State and Miami among others. Wide receiver Jordan Addison and linebacker Eric Gentry are day-to-day after suffering injuries vs. Utah. “I don’t think it’s anything long-term with either one of them,” Lincoln Riley said. Continue reading A Decommit For USC

It’s hard to think about with the Utah game such an emotional affair but this is a bye week. Right now, USC is practicing today and Wednesday for sure. The rest of the week is not announced but some coaches probably want to leave Thursday to recruit. USC coach Lincoln Riley said this Monday night after watching the film. “No. 1 thing is we didn’t … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Bemoans Tackling