USC announced defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn would not speak at his scheduled media appearance this week. Could it be that Lynn does not want to answer questions about the defensive coordinator’s position at Penn State? If only it could be true. Lynn’s defense gave up more than 1,300 yards in USC’s three losses but that doesn’t mean he won’t land another plum job. Remember the … Continue reading Is Penn State Pursuing D’Anton Lynn?
Makai Lemon announced he will enter the NFL Draft. Fully expected, of course, after his Biletnikoff Award-winning season. Four of USC’s top five leaders in receptions this season are either turning pro or entering the transfer portal (Lemon, Ja’Kobi Lane, Lake McRee, Walker Lyons). Meanwhile, USC announced Rodney Rice will require shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season. He was averaging 20.8 points … Continue reading Two High-Profile Departures For USC
USC has lost 15 players to the transfer portal but other than depth purposes, the Trojans can afford to lose most of them. However, there is no way USC wanted to lose defensive tackle Devan Thompkins. His numbers improved each of the past three seasons and he put up the best numbers of any defensive tackle. You can say he and other players simply leave … Continue reading USC Notes: A Rare Loss That Hurts
Some surprising additions to the transfer portal this morning. Defensive tackle Devan Thompkins and tight end Walker Lyons have entered the portal. Thompkins had the most tackles (31) of any defensive tackles at USC this season along with three sacks. Lyons caught 20 passes for 223 yards with two touchdowns. With USC losing Lake McRee, its top two tight ends are set to depart. Some … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Surprising Additions To Transfer Portal
Jayden Maiava has re-signed with USC. This is a logical development but it was being watched because of the speculation about whether Husan Longstreet would return if Maiva remained at USC. Some fans actually thought Lincoln Riley would nudge Maiava out of the program so Longstreet could start next season. But you don’t give up someone who has 27 college career starts. So now it’s … Continue reading Jayden Maiava Re-Signs With USC
‘I can rest easy now that Prophet Brown has re-signed for next season. USC and Brown have agreed to cancel their non-conference men’s basketball game scheduled for Sunday at the Galen Center following the shooting at Brown over the weekend. USC is expected to play a new opponent Sunday, which will be announced. Here is how USC used to be: One of the greatest moments (maybe the … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: A Great Example Of How Things (Used To) Work
