Most former USC players are not happy with the cancellation of the Notre Dame series. Among those who have spoken out is radio host Sean Salisbury: “Both universities should be ashamed of themselves. I don’t care whose fault it is. I’m not cutting my university any slack on this. We should never have been to this point.” That’s a much stronger take than another former … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: It’s Always Good When Former Players Speak Out

Here is my USC depth chart for the skill positions on offense. The key here will be how the freshmen receivers develop along with North Carolina-transfer Terrell Anderson. And will freshman tight end Mark Bowman live up to the hype? QB/Jayden Maiava/Sr../Jonas Williams, Fr. RB/King Miller/So./Waymond Jordan, Sr. WR/Tanook Hines/So./Corey Simms, So. WR/Trent Mosley/Fr../Zacharyus Williams, So. WR/Terrell Anderson/Jr./Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, Fr. TE/Mark Bowman/Fr./ Tucker Ashcraft, Jr. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Skill Positions Depth Chart Unveiled

One thing to keep in mind as USC talks to Notre Dame about possibly resuming the series in 2030. One can assume it’s being done with the idea Lincoln Riley will not be the coach at USC. Riley’s reps put out feelers for other jobs after the season according to Andy Staples. And I don’t think USC would be too unhappy if he left. I … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Let’s Look At Perhaps The Best Position On Team

Rob Ryan is still working at USC with the title of assistant head coach for the defense but he is not listed among the coaching staff. Instead, he is listed as support staff. That could limit what duties he can perform. It also begs the question what he does on a daily basis (on a no doubt exorbitant salary). Even if he isn’t part of … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Is Now Linebacker Coach U.

The USC-Fresno State has been moved to Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. PT. That is a Friday night. So what was previously just a bad game is now a bad game on a Friday night. How will the Trojans manage with a short week to prepare for the Bulldogs? At this moment, I’m not in the mood to watch USC play Louisiana, San Jose State … Continue reading A Bad USC Game Just Got Worse