USC Notes: Early Kickoff For Penn State; Soccer Switch

The USC-Penn State game will kick off at 12:30 p.m. PT and be televised by CBS. Remember, it’s a “sell out” but USC students will be on fall break that weekend. Ally Batenhorst gets emotional as she introduced in front of the #Huskers crowd. One of the loudest cheers you will hear for an opposing player, amazing moment for the former Nebraska star. (@1011_News) pic.twitter.com/HAR7pl6xTj … Continue reading USC Notes: Early Kickoff For Penn State; Soccer Switch

USC Morning Buzz: Good Second-Half Play Getting Spinned

I keep seeing people saying that USC coaches are performing a masterclass with halftime adjustments because of the way the defense played better in the second half against Michigan and Wisconsin. But when linebacker Mason Cobb was asked about adjustments on Saturday, here’s what he said: “At halftime we came in and it was very player driven. The coaches let us do our thing. They … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Good Second-Half Play Getting Spinned

USC Morning Buzz: Quarterback Overshadows Another Competition

Forget about quarterback, right guard remains a more interesting situation. Lincoln Riley couldn’t even name a starter on Tuesday. In fact, he couldn’t even narrow the competiton down from three players. Alani Noa, Amos Talalele and Gino Quinones are all getting reps at the position. As I said previously, if someone hasn’t emerged yet, it doesn’t speak well for what’s happened in training camp or … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Quarterback Overshadows Another Competition

USC Sunday Buzz: Big Assist From Oregon State

I’m hearing the first week of practices confirmed that linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold and safety Akili Arnold are going to be vital pieces of the defense. “They manage to flash in practices every day, which they should because they were top Pac-12 players last year,” a USC coach said. It’s true that the defense is always ahead of the offense the first week of training camp … Continue reading USC Sunday Buzz: Big Assist From Oregon State

If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

With track and field currently dominating the Olympics, I can’t help but think about what is going to happen in 2028. Specifically, if you watch the daytime track and field sessions at the Stade de France in Paris, everyone looks very comfortable even on hot days because the stadium has a roof that provides shade for the fans. There will be no such luck for … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

USC Notes: It’s Happy Season

Much was made yesterday of USC defensive line coach Eric Henderson saying he can’t keep Bear Alexander “out of my office.” The preseason is always full of feel-good stories. Let’s see if it translates to the season. Does Alexander’s thirst for knowledge mean he will play hard on every play? Will he be a consistently dominating performer? That is what matters. Not how much time … Continue reading USC Notes: It’s Happy Season