Wide receiver Tanook Hines is physically limited due to an undisclosed injury, according to Lincoln Riley, who said he expects Hines to be ready to go for USC’s season opener against San Jose State on Aug. 29. “Don’t expect anything overly serious with that at all,” Riley said. Freshman receiver Roderick Tezeno underwent an operation following a foot injury in the spring but is expected … Continue reading Lincoln Riley Identifies Candidates For Breakout Season

I wish USC could have sent Gary Patterson to Big Ten media day but assistant coaches do not go to the event. That’s too bad because I think Patterson is the best thing to happen to USC this year. He will be organization and maturity to the defense and coaching staff. Now will that be enough to turn USC into a Collge Footbal Playoff contender? … Continue reading Notes: Here’s The Best Thing To Happen To USC

Here’s an interview with Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua where he says he believes the series with USC resume at some point. Now here is the point: When have you ever seen USC athletic director Jen Cohen speak on camera about the USC-Notre Dame series? She’s always hidden behind print interviews or let minions do the talking. But she doesn’t front up and do … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Notre Dame Believes USC Series Will Resume

Now that we’ve experience media day, the next cliche of summer is upon us: Who gained or lost weight? Two years ago, USC’s staff bragged about how the team gained 1,400 pounds. It made a big difference, right? I don’t care about weight. I care about performance. But Floyd Bouchard gained 10 pounds (305 to 315)! King Miller gained 10 pounds (215 to 225)! Jide … Continue reading USC Notes: Another Rite Of Summer