Washington has a lot of injuries and Jedd the Fisch is an overrated coach. But in spite of that, I’m picking the Huskies to win today, 27-24. Why? Because Lincoln Riley has burned me the past three Big Ten road games. So I would rather be wrong today and USC win than have Riley burn me for a fourth straight road game. Who are you … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Not Getting Burned Today

I answered some questions about USC with a Washington web site, including whether Lincoln Riley is on the hot seat. Washington’s entire five-man starting secondary is from Southern California and backup nickel back Dyson McCutcheon is the son of former USC star Daylon McCutcheon. Arizona is another school that gets hyped up for USC and its got three guys starting on offense from Servite High … Continue reading The USC Friday Notes Column Supplement

For the people who think USC is 3 plays from being 7-1. Why was it playing three teams it was better than (Michigan, Minnesota, Maryland) so close that one play could determine the outcome? Anyone else sick of hearing about the recruiting saga of Julian Lewis? Tim Rossovich became an actor. Nate Shaw became an assistant coach at USC from 1980-86 and is the uncle … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

In games played outside the Pacific Standard Time Zone, USC is 3-9 against the spread since the start of 2021. In a stat yesterday, it should have said Lincoln Riley is 14-9 against the spread at USC in Pacific Time Zone games, according to The Action Network. Riley also said he will probably try to redshirt freshman linebacker Elijah Newby. What a Big Ten memory! Washington … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Could Have 8-Year Player

Lincoln Riley is 14-9 against the spread, according to The Action Network. As a road favorite, USC has lost three straight games outright and has lost six consecutive games against the spread. USC eliminated the benefit for people hired after July, 2011. But if you were hired before that, the benefit was grandfathered in. Well, a firestorm erupted last week when USC proposed that it … Continue reading USC Notes: Some Betting Trends

When Lincoln Riley was looking for a defensive coordinator, one of the issues was whether any candidates (like Jim Leonhard) would enjoy Riley’s aversion to playing complementary football. In other words, do you want to coach the defense when Riley doesn’t care how much time his defense is on the field? Or doesn’t call plays to run some clock and give the defense a rest? … Continue reading The USC Defense Rarely Rests