I hit a nerve Friday when I mentioned freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley was 20 years old. So is freshman safety Madden Riordan. One interesting aspect of this is that under the NCAA’s new “five for five” eligibility plan, the five-year window starts upon full-time college enrollment or the year after turning 19. For a quarterback, that might become an issue. This is also what … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Quietly Opens Camp
Did you know USC freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley turned 20 this week? A 20-year-old freshman. Freshman safety Madden Riordan is also 20. Meanwhile, fellow freshman wide receiver Boobie Feaster turned 17 in late May. Speaking of age, former USC defensive lineman Solomon Tuliaupupu is on the Montana roster for his ninth season of eligibility. He is 26 years old. He was in the same recruiting … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
Here was a quote from Lincoln Riley yesterday that wasn’t earth-shattering but still telling. “The standard is championships every year… it’s USC,” Riley said. What Riley said it’s true. It’s also similar to what he said at his introductory press conference in 2021. But maybe Riley should spend more time explaining why he hasn’t upheld the standard? What’s he done wrong the past four years? … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Measures The Standard For USC
Lincoln Riley spoke at Big Ten media day and — big surprise — Notre Dame was a prime topic. “Nothing’s changed from my vantage point. We want to play the game. I want to play the game. We would be playing the game had some things come true that were said. And so hopefully we get to that point.” So Riley’s lips are moving but … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Big Ten Media Day Highlights (Lowlights)
USC pitcher Grant Govel has decided to return for his junior season after being drafted in the 16th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates. I didn’t expect Govel to turn pro but if he had, USC would have been in a dire position. As it is, the Trojans have still suffered severe losses in the transfer portal and still might not be good next season. With … Continue reading USC Pitcher Grant Govel Returns For Junior Season
USC baseball assistant coach Travis Jewett has resigned to take a position with Vanderbilt. It means USC has lost its top two assistant coaches since the season ended. He will be replaced by Bill Mosiello, who has been a candidate in the past for the USC head-coaching job and was a Trojan assistant in 2007. The lawsuit filed by Brian Kennedy highlights another problem with … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
