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Is USC’s Offensive Line A Strength Or Not?

USC’s entire offensive line returns intact led by left tackle Elijah Paige, who is a three-year starter. That has led some to say the offensive line is a USC strength. But they didn’t always shine last season and I have doubts about the unit despite its experience, especially since the offensive line has been an Achilles’ heel for the Trojans during the entire Riley Era. … Continue reading Is USC’s Offensive Line A Strength Or Not?

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Former USC basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara has joined the Gigantes de Carolina-Canóvanas team of Puerto Rico’s BSN, the team announced.  The above 1953 picture shows USC running back Addison Hawthorne (23), who joined the team in 1952. Hawthorne was the first African-American to play at USC since All-American Brice Taylor in 1925. But few discuss him today. He was a well-known player at Pasadena City College … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

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USC Morning Buzz: Key Questions For Defense

There are things I am going to emphasize as the season draws closer that will need to be answered during the season for USC to be a playoff contender. For example: The defense’s back seven has questions, where one linebacker spot and the entire secondary have question marks. Is there a go-to cornerback? A standout at safety? Does USC have two linebackers who can disrupt … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Key Questions For Defense

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USC Notes: Will Basketball Produce A Schedule Worthy Of Its Ranking?

Since everyone is hyping USC men’s basketball for next season, here’s a radical thought: How about Eric Musselman create a non-conference schedule worthy of a top 15 program? So far, USC is scheduled to play two teams in Coachella Valley in Novemeber. The potential opponments are Arizona State, LSU, SMU, South Carolina and Utah State. UCLA just agreed to a new three-year seies with Duke. … Continue reading USC Notes: Will Basketball Produce A Schedule Worthy Of Its Ranking?