Among the players USC announced re-signing today was defensive tackle Jamaal Jarrett. He had three tackles in four games. When USC went to Notre Dame in 1931, the Trojans held two practices during their journey by train. One in Tucson and one in Hutchinson, Kan. The Tucson practice was 45 minutes long! And they still beat undefeated Notre Dame. Continue reading USC Notes: Is Practice Overrated?

Georgia, Alabama and Oregon are teams interested in former USC defensive tackle Devan Thompkins. Here’s what I know: If Thompkins went to Georgia, he would do better than the Georgia defensive linemen who have transferred to USC. Of course, that’s a fairly low bar to clear. But the two Georgia transfers (Bear Alexander, Jamaal Jarrett) were not actually starters at Georgia, unlike Thompkins at USC. Continue reading Saturday Buzz: Georgia Likes USC Player

The Alamo Bowl is shaping up to be a real dud. Can we say we don’t want to watch or is that too negative? Ryan doesn’t deserve it based on his job coaching the linebackers this season but being defensive coordinator is different than being a position coach. Let’s go back to 1931 and see some of the unusual things that happened when USC played … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Oregon is a possible destination for USC defensive tackle Devan Thompkins. Maybe he saw how Bear Alexander got better. Some have derided the small crowd at the Galen Center last night. Officially, it was 3,030. This is finals week at USC and the game started at 6 p.m. But the bigger issue is if the crowds are a problem, play a better schedule. The women’s … Continue reading USC Notes: Oregon In Mix For Transfer

D’Anton Lynn is “the target” for Penn State, according to CBS Sports. Oh my. Will Lynn take the job at his alma mater? Depends how happy he is at USC? You never know with coaches. How many of his staff would go with him? Frankly, I wouldn’t care. What did Rob Ryan bring to the table? How many defensive linemen has Dawg Work developed? One … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: D’Anton Lynn To Penn State Heating Up

USC announced defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn would not speak at his scheduled media appearance this week. Could it be that Lynn does not want to answer questions about the defensive coordinator’s position at Penn State? If only it could be true. Lynn’s defense gave up more than 1,300 yards in USC’s three losses but that doesn’t mean he won’t land another plum job. Remember the … Continue reading Is Penn State Pursuing D’Anton Lynn?