USC is not pursuing quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Thankfully. It’s true quarterbacks are always moving around today. But this guy feels like someone who is never going to be happy no matter how much he gets paid. That can affect team chemistry when you pay someone $4 million a year and he still is going to have issues. Not to mention he threw 19 touchdown passes … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Does USC Need QB? No!

USC practices at the Coliseum today. Not that it matters to the public. Yesterday, I mentioned the Swim with Mike fundraiser was held at USC last weekend. I’m told Lincoln Riley had security guards in the stands of the swim stadium in case the public tried to watch any of the football practice that was going on next door. Now if you are a high … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: USC Holds Private Coliseum Workout

USC general manager Chad Bowden is making a huge impact. He told the L.A. Times he got Charmin Ultra Soft toilet paper placed in every bathroom used by the players. And some of you questioned why he makes $1 million a year. Does that mean Riley is actually going to run the ball more next season? Sarkisian is hosting USC linebacker commit Xavier Griffin at … Continue reading USC Friday Buzz: Now Here’s A Spring Impact!

So we’re back to Lincoln Riley talking up offensive tackle Tobias Raymond again for next season. Before last season, Riley praised Raymond but he didn’t start at right tackle until the Las Vegas Bowl. He is the favorite to start in 2025. Here’s the thing about the offensive line. The two best linemen last season, Jonah Monheim and Emmanuel Pregnon, are gone. They are being … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Familiar Words For Offensive Line

Vlad Dyakonov, an offensive lineman from Folsom, Calif., committed to USC. He is a four-star prospect by Rivals and three-star by 247. Continue reading USC Notes: One Commitment; One Departure

Lincoln Riley said USC “may” take a linebacker in the transfer portal. He doesn’t know for sure because D’Anton Lynn and Chad Bowden will probably make that decision instead of him. Do you think Lynn and Bowden would let Riley decide if they need another defensive player? They can just go to Jen Cohen if he balks. For people who don’t read this blog regularly, … Continue reading Morning Buzz: If USC Takes Transfer, Who Decides?