Lincoln Riley told CBS that he is a better coach now than at Oklahoma. He is currently 11-7 in the Big Ten. Imagine his record if he hadn’t improved so much as a coach. LSU and Lane Kiffin have hired Ed Orgeron as the special assistant to recruiting and defense. He will be paid $100,000. Quite a job for the LSU athletic director, who has … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC Reunion In Louisiana

The Big Ten coaches are meeting this week at Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes. Did Lincoln Riley pick the spot? It’s 6.7 miles from his house in Palos Verdes. But is Riley driving to Terranea or does he have his driver that takes him to USC every day making the short trek? Notre Dame and Stanford have agreed to play each other in 2027 and … Continue reading USC Notes: Notre Dame Extends West Coast Series

So USC lost a recruit because general manager Charmin Bowden has a “no visit to other schools” policy for anyone committed to the Trojans. When Pete Carroll was USC’s coach, I had many conversations with him about how he encouraged recruits to visit other schools. “I want them to see other schools,” Carroll said. “I’m not afraid of anything. I know what we are offering. … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Is A Policy Worth Losing A Good Recruit?

I didn’t see this quote that Lincoln Riley gave to CBS during his offseason rehab tour. “I’m a lot better coach than at any point at Oklahoma,” he said. So he is better coach, it’s just the wins and losses that are worse. Winning and losing is the least important part of coaching, apparently. And if he such a better coach, why doesn’t he want … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Says He Is A Better Coach At USC Than At Oklahoma

Four-star wide receiver Eli Woodard of Temecula has decommitted from USC. He had committed to USC in February. Remember, Chad Bowden’s policy of not letting recruits take visits to other schools. Miami and Georgia are interested in Woodard. Lincoln Riley is doing his offseason spin tour with stories by ESPN and USA Today. “It’s time,” Riley told ESPN about making the College Football Playoff. “The … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Four-Star Receiver Decommits

USC says it will sign 16 recruits for the Class of 2027 and already has 14 commitments. Do you really think if a five-star defensive tackle wants to commit after the Trojans get 16 commitments, they will tell the recruit no thanks because their class is full? Now I don’t doubt they want to sign a small class, I just don’t think the number is … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Don’t Believe Scholarship Figure Is Set In Stone