When does Rob Ryan make an impact? It’s been only two games but have the linebackers looked significantly better? Maybe this is the week they step up? It’s like so many things with USC. It’s not so much that they supposed to be a lot better but there is so much hype, it is assumed they are much better. I’ve been skeptical of the linebacker … Continue reading A Quick Thought On USC Football

Do fans matter to colleges? No. Only their money does. Michigan State fans are furious that their game at the Coliseum kicks off at 11 p.m. ET. USC fans aren’t happy about that either. Look at what a USC season-ticket holder gets this season: Games vs. Missouri State and Georgia Southern. A Friday night game at the Coliseum vs. Northwestern. And now an 8 p.m. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Do Fans’ Matter To Colleges?

I’m not sure how people — including Lincoln Riley — can make definitive judgments on the offensive line based on games vs. Missouri State and Georgia Southern. Some people are using Pro Football Focus scores, which is a horrible way to evaluate against inferior teams. How much criticism did you hear after the Missouri State game about right guard Alani Noa? But Riley benched him … Continue reading USC Notes: People Love Definitive Judgments After 2 Games

USC had three illegal use of hands penalties and three pass interference penalties. That’s on the coaches. Six penalties on defense. Continue reading A Few More Things To Add About The Game

Well, USC got its blowout Saturday but there were some real warning signs against Georgia Southern. I’ve continually questioned the defense this offseason and those concerns were on full display. One of my concerns was the secondary and I thought they looked terrible against a below average offense. Can you imagine if USC played Oregon on Saturday? How many yards passing would the Ducks have? … Continue reading My USC-Georgia Southern Analysis: Glaring Holes Exposed

Here is the place to comment on today’s game/debacle. USC is going to introduce Clay Helton when he leads his team out of the tunnel. What will the reaction be? Continue reading USC Vs. Georgia Southern