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USC Super Bowl Sunday Buzz: A Telling Story On Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold is going to wear No. 14 with the Seattle Seahawks, the number he has worn since USC. But unlike many players, Darnold did not demand to wear No. 14. When he arrived at USC, he did not make any demands for a jersey number, which is different than many recruits. Just think of all the numbers USC has worn by two players because … Continue reading USC Super Bowl Sunday Buzz: A Telling Story On Sam Darnold

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USC Saturday Buzz: Would Lincoln Riley Want A Legend?

There’s been some speculation that USC should hire Ed Orgeron as defensive line coach. This happens whenever USC has an opening for a d-line coach. I don’t see it happening because Orgeron and Lincoln Riley are like oil and water. Orgeron wants to play physical football. Does Riley? Orgeron would want demanding, physical practices? Would Riley? Also: I’m not sure Riley ever got over the … Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Would Lincoln Riley Want A Legend?

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Not Every School Is Dumbing Down Their Schedule

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte has spoken at length on non-conference schedules and his desire for an expanded College Football Playoff. “I prefer to preserve the regular season by playing great games and not dumbing down your schedule and playing nobody with the hopes that you can get in the playoff because you played nobody. If we can strengthen our regular season and keep … Continue reading Not Every School Is Dumbing Down Their Schedule

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USC Morning Buzz: Sprinting, Not Walking, To NFL

Would Eric Henderson have gone to the Washington Commanders if D’Anton Lynn was still the defensive coordinator? Probably. But once USC hired Gary Patterson, Henderson couldn’t get to the NFL fast enough. As a former Patterson colleague told me this week, “Gary’s the type of guy where you could be having dinner with your wife or girl friend and he’ll just walk up to you … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Sprinting, Not Walking, To NFL

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USC Names Beong-Soo Kim As President

USC’s Board of Trustees selected Beong-Soo Kim to become permanent president. He has been the interim president. The selection of Kim was fairly easy: He’s been a popular figure on campus in contrast to his two predecessors (Max Nikias, Carol Folt) and known as a people person despite inheriting some awful financial predicaments from Folt. He also received a hearty endorsement from Jen Cohen, which … Continue reading USC Names Beong-Soo Kim As President

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USC Morning Buzz: Someone Feels Sick About Season

USC’s Board of Trustees are scheduled to meet today, which means we could have a decision on the next president of the university. “I’m sick to my stomach for donors. I’m sick to my stomach for people that might be unhappy with winning nine games. And they should be unhappy.” This is supposed to be a refreshing comment. But does it address why he is … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Someone Feels Sick About Season