USC Saturday Buzz: Is A 1,000-Yard Game Coming?

Folks, we’ve got a barn burner coming. Grandpa Patterson, who gave up 504 yards to Oregon, vs. D’Anton Lynn, who gave up 506 yards to Northwestern last night. Could we have 1,000 yards in offense when USC plays Penn State next week? But first we have mighty Washington coming to the Coliseum today. A coach who worked with Patterson for years called me this morning. … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Is A 1,000-Yard Game Coming?

USC Morning Buzz: A Landing Spot For Lincoln?

One thing I mentioned on the Petros and Money show is that Lincoln Riley leaving for another school would be a much easier option than buying that onerous buyout. But who would want him? How about Baylor? Dave Aranda is on the hot seat, they are located in Texas and play in the Big 12. Sounds perfect for Riley. Now everyone please tell him that. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Landing Spot For Lincoln?

The Goal Posts Suddenly Moved For Lincoln Riley And Co.

I was pretty low key last week leading up to the Oregon game. It was Lincoln Riley who talked about how he has everything in place for success (NIL, new football building) and the fanboys who said it was the biggest game of the Riley Era. And now that USC lost? Well, the fanboys have been complaining that the game was Oregon’s Super Bowl. And … Continue reading The Goal Posts Suddenly Moved For Lincoln Riley And Co.

USC-Oregon Report Card

QUARTERBACK Lincoln Riley praised Jayden Maiava but he was the second-best QB in the Coliseum. It was another example of Maiava not quite living up to the hype against a marquee opponent. Grade: C RUNNING BACKS King Miller looked like his former self on the 27-yard run. But he managed only 47 yards in his other 12 carries. Grade: C+ WIDE RECEIVERS Nine different receivers … Continue reading USC-Oregon Report Card