I’ve heard from USC fans today, including some on campus, that the streaming quality of the Lincoln Riley press conference was poor. There is actually interest in the program now so some people need to up their game. I got a kick out of the part where Riley said speaking to Caleb Williams after he entered the transfer portal was like talking to a “long, … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Press Conference Reaction

Lincoln Riley: “I still feel deep down a majority of the players from around here” want to play at USC. But “USC has to give them a reason to follow through with that.” Riley said talking to Caleb Williams after he entered transfer portal was like talking to a “long, lost friend.” “We want to add as many good players as we can. We want … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Live Blog

Last weekend I laid out the potential scenarios for Caleb Williams and this was the top one: “Williams enrolled and USC did not announce it.” USC knew Williams enrolled Friday night but it also knew that was meaningless until Williams actually showed up for classes, which happened today. It also knew that Williams would determine when he would allow his announcement. He called the shots, … Continue reading A Loophole Allowed Caleb Williams To Delay Announcement

USC tweeted out the “fight on” emoji this morning. And Pete Thamel tweets Caleb Williams tells him he is coming to USC. The drama is over. Hurray! “I wanted to go somewhere I thought would provide me with the best development both on and off the field,” Williams told ESPN. “Getting to know Coach Riley and gaining familiarity with his offense definitely played a part … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Caleb Williams To USC!

Deland McCullough, the former running backs coach at USC, has been hired as running backs coach at Notre Dame. McCullough was one of the best assistants at USC in recent years and left to go to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was associated head coach and running backs coach at Indiana last season. Continue reading Former USC Assistant Goes To Notre Dame

Everyone is naturally focused on Caleb Williams, but linebacker Lorenzo McCaskill from the University of Louisiana, also has not committed anywhere yet. Does this mean there is a loophole which would allow both to participate in spring practice if they commit later? I suspect USC has a way to get around that enrollment deadline. Jahlil Florence, a four-star cornerback from San Diego, committed to Oregon … Continue reading Caleb Williams Isn’t Only Transfer USC Is Waiting On