Lincoln Riley has been named a semifinalist for the George Munger Coach of the Year Award. That’s what happens when you are 0-6 at AP Top 25 teams since being hired at USC. Munger was the head coach at Penn from 1938-53. “I think this USC team is different. SC’s gonna win,” Cross said. At least he is a consistent contrarian. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Lincoln Riley Makes Cut For Award

Looks like James Franklin was a bigger draw at Penn State than Brian Kelly at LSU or Billy Napier at Florida based on this list of decommitments since they were all fired: Continue reading USC Notes: Quite A Recruiting Stat

Before I start the report card, did you Lincoln Riley’s comments last night that the media who are hyping the Oregon game also thought USC was “going to suck” this season but he never paid attention to them. If Riley never paid attention to them, how did he know they said USC would suck? F-r-a-u-d. QUARTERBACK Jayden Maiava bounced back from his dreadful performance against … Continue reading Morning Buzz: USC-Iowa Report Card

Did you know former USC defensive end Romello Height plays at Texas Tech? And he’s been one of the best transfers in the country? Height’s generated eight adjusted sacks, put up a 26.9 percent pressure rate and forced two fumbles. He would be better known if it wasn’t for the fact Texas Tech has high-profile defensive transfer David Bailey and Jacob Rodriguez,, who played a … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: An Under The Radar High Impact Player

Before I discuss the game, did you know Iowa fans are livid over the officiating on Saturday? They have a strong case on at least two face mask penalties that were not called, including one the play before an interception. You can watch them here and here. This play looked out of bounds on TV but this angle is a little different. There was also … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: My View Of USC Victory Iowa

It’s over and USC dodges a trap game before facing Oregon in the big one on Saturday. And the Trojans take the lead, 26-21, a 16-0 run in the second half. USC cuts lead to 21-19. Did you know it is boiling at the Coliseum? Iowa is carving up USC’s defense. USC can’t defend an offense that can run and pass. The offense finally wakes … Continue reading USC-Iowa Live Blog