Notre Dame will not play in a bowl game after failing to make the College Football Playoff. I’ve admired Irish coach Marcus Freeman but this is a weak move and sends a bad message. Is this the future? Teams that don’t make the College Football Playoff will just skip the bowls? That’s not great for the bowl system. By the way, Ross Dellenger of Yahoo … Continue reading Notre Dame Decides To Skip Bowl Game

Who were these experts predicting USC would play BYU in the Alamo Bowl? Instead, USC gets the team that finished tied for seventh in the Big 12. And it’s a rematch of the 1998 Sun Bowl, a game I’m still trying to forget. This feels like a game that a lot of people might skip, including the players. Is Ja’Kobi Lane playing? I need to … Continue reading USC v. TCU In Underwhelming Alamo Bowl

Did USC losing to Illinois keep Notre Dame out of the College Football Playoff? The knock against the Irish is that their best win (USC) was worse than the best wins of Miami and Alabama. Now here’s something for dummy Riley to chew on: Alabama got in because of their tough wins and better schedule. An easier schedule is not good for a team like … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Did USC Hurt Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff Chances?

Some USC fans really need to relax and stop looking for a savior. Four players entered the transfer portal on Friday: Linebacker linebacker Matai Tagoa’i; defensive lineman Carlon Jones; offensive lineman Micah Banuelos and linebacker Anthony Beavers. I didn’t make a big deal when these players came to USC and I won’t make a big deal when they leave. Of the group, Tagoa’i flashed at … Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Some Perspective On Player Departures

Wide receiver Chris Henry said he will honor his commitment to Ohio State. If Henry had signed with Oregon, the Ducks would have the nation’s No. 1-ranked recruiting class. That would have sent some people into orbit. But the bigger and more interesting point is that two West Coast schools have the nation’s best recruiting classes. Luke Wafle, defensive end: Frankly, I’m tired of highly … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Oregon is now the favorite to land wide receiver Chris Henry, who has been committed to Ohio State. USC is believed to be out. First-team coach selection: WR Makai Lemon, S Bishop Fitzgerald Second-team coach selection: TE Lake McRee Third-team coach selection: QB Jayden Maiava, K Ryon Sayeri Continue reading USC Lands Three First-Team Players On Big Ten Team