I spoke to a Big 12 coach on Sunday about Lincoln Riley. “How many more years does he have on his contract?” the coach asked. “Seven,” I replied. “They made a deal with the devil,” the coach said. This is the bind USC got itself into when Mike Bohn and Brandon Sosna were getting high-fives from everyone for giving Riley that 10-year contract worth at … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Can Anything Be Done With Lincoln Riley?

Did Lincoln Riley distinguish himself as a master coach at the end of the first half and game on Saturday? He called timeout with 1 second left in the first half and then had Miller Moss take a knee. I saw an apologist theorize Riley thought about kicking a field goal but changed his mind. A 62-yard FG? USC can’t even make a 41-yard FG. … Continue reading Sunday Fallout: The Genius Can’t Finish A Half Or Game

I have been saying the same things about Lincoln Riley over and over. Some people paint me as negative. But now the social media blowhards are finally coming around to the realization I’ve espoused that he needs to go/is not a good coach. Let’s review some shortcomings: He attempted more than 50 passes but let his tailbacks get only 20 carries. That’s even more inexcusable … Continue reading Analysis: Did USC/Lincoln Hit Rock Bottom?

Lincoln Riley is disgraceful. 29-28. D’Anton Lynn’s great defense has allowed Maryland to cut lead to 28-22. USC leads 28-14. Who feels good about today’s performance? Miller Moss is really poor when he gets pressured. Had to say it. Halftime grades QB — C+ RB — C WT — B OL — C DL — B LB — C+ DB — D+ ST — C … Continue reading USC Vs. Maryland Live Blog

This is the first time USC has played Maryland. But . . . USC actually practiced at Maryland in 2004 the day before it played Virginia Tech at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. USC is a 7.5-point favorite. If Lincoln Riley blows this game, he might have only Joel Klatt and Colin Cowherd behind him. So what’s your score prediction? Continue reading Pick The USC-Maryland Score

It’s pretty laughable that Lincoln Riley said recruiting in California remains priority No. 1. You think he has visited Mater Dei or any top high school in Southern California much in the past 6-7 months? If Riley wants to bend the truth, he needs to win some games because people are less forgiving with your act when you lose games. He prefers Georgia. No big … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column