When I wrote that USC’s team photo was the worst in school history, I hit a nerve. I’ve heard from several people in the athletic dept. who said they were appalled by the quality of the team photo. “They really picked the worst room possible for the photo,” one said. Lincoln Riley said he expects a “big jump” at middle linebacker from Desman Stephens this … Continue reading USC Notes: Middle Linebacker Improvement Expected
It’s looking like Alex VanSumeren, the transfer from Michigan State, could start at defensive tackle for USC against San Jose State. The interesting part of that is it means Jide Abasiri and Jahkeem Stewart (the five-star sophomore) are fighting to start at the other tackle spot. They were projected as starters in the offseason but VanSumeren has shaken things up. True freshman Mark Bowman, who … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Shake Up On Defensive Line
Look at the USC team photos below from 1970 (in color) and then 1967. You didn’t have 800 staff members and you can see every player. Boy, it was a different world. Continue reading Tale Of Team Photos
USC coach Lincoln Riley praised true freshman Jonas Williams, who is competing for the backup QB spot with Sam Huard. “He’s pretty mature and his ability to communicate and operate for his age right now and is definitely on the higher end of the true freshman that I can remember bringing in throughout the years,” Riley said. Wide receiver Tanook Hines participated in his first … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: QB Earns Praise
With the season approaching, I can guarantee you one thing Gary Patterson is doing is trying to coach up the secondary. His pet position is safety and he knows the secondary is an issue. Too often with USC, the fanboy media just lists names and acts like everything will be great with the defensive backs as long as you say “Fight On” at the same … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Let’s Take A Close Look At Another Concern
USC will play five teams that were ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll: No. 2 Oregon No. 17 Washington at No. 18 Penn State No. 1 Ohio State at No. 6 Indiana Lincoln Riley probably saw those rankings and said, “And people wanted me to play Notre Dame too! I don’t even like being in the Big Ten.” Former USC assistant coach … Continue reading USC Notes: Hey, Who Made This Schedule!
