USC flew to Penn State on Thursday and it’s not an easy trip. The Trojans landed in in the capital city of Harrisburg and it’s still a 90-mile drive to State College. Large planes cannot land or take off at State College Airport because the runway is too short. I’ve been to State College several times and most people fly to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or even … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column
If USC can’t run the ball against Penn State, will it be able to run the ball against any team on the schedule the rest of the season? The Nittany Lions’ rushing defense ranks 97th nationally. Now I am not saying I actually believe this, but this is the view USC’s website shows for a $600 ticket to the Ohio State game. The shade is … Continue reading USC Notes: This Might Be Last Chance To Get Running Game Right
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti today: “If we get the 24-(team) playoff, you’re going to see many more competitive games scheduled. That’s my belief. We’ll commit to that.” Does anyone believe Lincoln Riley would do that? Anyone? Anyone? Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon has gone viral following clips of her on the sidelines at games. Honestly, it wouldn’t bother me if USC had someone like this. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Would Expanded Playoff Guarantee Better Schedule?
Jen Cohen has her hands full with football right now but how are some of the other sports doing at USC? Women’s soccer is 1-8-3 and 0-5-1 in the Big Ten. This is a program that has won two NCAA titles and moved into a new stadium last year. They are in second-to-last place in the 18-team Big Ten. Women’s volleyball is 7-7, 1-3 in … Continue reading So How Else Are Things Going At USC?
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QUARTERBACK Jayden Maiava is so spotty some people claim he is hurt. Lincoln Riley said he is fine. Maybe Maiava is just not as good as advertised. He certainly needs to stop throwing off his back foot. And if he is hurt, why does Riley keep having him run the ball. Grade: D RUNNING BACK Did you know USC averaged 3.3 yards per carry? And … Continue reading USC-Washington Report Card
Lincoln Riley bemoaned USC’s penalties when he spoke on his radio show Monday. “Took a touchdown off the board. Took explosive plays off the board. We completely dismantled drives with penalties. We’ve got to do a whole lot better with that. Obviously that’s unacceptable offensively. We had opportunities to bust that thing open.” Here’s the thing: When teams are committing nine penalties in the sixth … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Can USC Reverse A Bad Habit? Volleyball Coach On Leave
