Last week, I wrote USC was telling prospective defensive coordinators that it wanted to keep the coaching staff intact. And I said most self-respecting defensive coordinators want to bring some assistants with them. That explains why USC safeties coach Doug Belk was fired. Did Gary Patterson demand it? He hasn’t been hired yet but he seems to be the focus right now. I’ll just point … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Bows On Defensive Change

Has anyone seen USC defensive tackle Jamaal Jarrett lately? He didn’t play in the past two games and was listed as questionable for the Notre Dame game with an unspecified injury. But it’s hard to remember him doing anything since that vaunted pick six against Purdue. I’m only mentioning any of this because it’s kind of an indictment of the media. They make a big … Continue reading It Seems Easy To Get Lost On Defense

Former USC wide receiver Michael Jackson (2021-23) is now playing at Purdue. He has a team-high seven receptions for 79 yards for the Boilermakers. Great: No more gates at campus entrances, which allows free flowing access from campus to the Coliseum and vice versa. It’s much easier to back-and-forth at the Exposition Blvd. entrance despite the large crowds. Thank you interim president Beong-Soo Kim. Not-so … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Here is a video of one of Will Ferrell’s visits to USC during the Pete Carroll Era when he played a character he called “Captain Compete” and told the team “you always have to compete.” The speech was based off Carroll’s mantra to “always compete.” Would it ring true today in the Lincoln Riley Era? Does Riley always compete? Or does he shy away from … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Back When USC Built Itself Around Competition