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4 months
Caleb Williams congratulating Miller Moss after his breakout 6-touchdown performance in the Holiday Bowl tonight. #USC (🎥 @Rivals_Jeff )
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Caleb Williams has arranged for all eight of the offensive linemen who blocked for him this season to attend the Heisman ceremony tomorrow. #USC
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This is a good example of why 5-star Justin Flowe ( @justin_flowe ) is the top-ranked OLB in the 2020 class. He requested this matchup specifically and moved up in line to take it on. #RivalsChallenge
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Caleb Williams was asked about the encounter with a Notre Dame fan coming up to him on the field after the game Saturday night …
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The Trojans react to Max Williams' game-sealing interception in the final minute as they hold on for a wild 17-14 win at Oregon State. Watch Lincoln Riley congratulate DC Alex Grinch on the sideline after the Trojans' 4th defensive turnover. #USC
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2 years
#USC 5-star WR commit Zachariah Branch ( @zachariahb03 ) with an incredible grab in the end zone to put Bishop Gorman ahead 21-7 on Mater Dei early in third quarter. Everybody knows Branch's elite speed, but he's also got very strong hands and is also great on contested catches.
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#USC five-star WR Zachariah Branch ( @zachariahb03 ) beats Nebraska WR Malachi Coleman in the fastest man competition at the @polynesiabowl .
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WR Gary Bryant Jr. opted to redshirt after having a limited role in the first three games, as the family assessed his future. Most expected he would ultimately enter the transfer portal. But his father tells me Bryant is now staying at #USC after all.
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Kicker Alex Stadthaus said he entered the transfer portal in the offseason because he couldn’t take on student loans again as a walk-on, but Lincoln Riley offered him a scholarship so he came back to #USC .
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Caleb Williams, Brenden Rice and Calen Bullock all here to support their #USC teammates at the Holiday Bowl.
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Caleb Williams basking in his first win in this #USC -UCLA rivalry, after totaling more than 500 yards of offense.
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It really is impressive how agile and quick Bear Alexander is for his size. #USC
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2 years
#USC five-star QB commit @Malachi Nelson with the Trojans headband tonight at Los Alamitos' season opener in Bakersfield.
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Lincoln Riley when asked if Miller Moss locked up the #USC starting QB job for 2024 with his performance tonight in the Holiday Bowl … “He did a great job. Shoot, he may have scared off anybody that would want to come here anyway.”
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2 years
This is what happens when you have a professional athletics administration in place at a school with the stature and appeal of #USC . Credit to Mike Bohn and Brandon Sosna for pulling off the biggest surprise of the coaching carousel. Still stunned ...
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I was merely trying to get a video shot of the Coliseum crowd — which is impressive tonight — and I happened to do it right as Brenden Rice hauls in a 75-yard touchdown from Caleb Williams. That’ll do … #USC up 42-3 midway through the second quarter.
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2 years
The postgame scene from the field after #USC 's dramatic win at Oregon State.
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Lincoln Riley heads out for his first official #USC practice.
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Lincoln Riley on QB Malachi Nelson transferring … “That part’s difficult because the old-school in all of us had all the great memories of the guys that we coached that maybe weren’t ready in the beginning and they progressed and got better and you got to see the end of that.”
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2 years
#USC lands its fifth offensive line commit of the 2023 class and it's a big one -- four-star Elijah Paige from Arizona, formerly committed to Notre Dame. Trojans have built a very intriguing OL class after a lot of consternation early on from fans.
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Korey Foreman with the biggest moment of his two-year #USC career, dropping back into coverage and making the INTERCEPTION in the final minutes. What a play by the sophomore, wow. The view from field level ...
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#USC safety Max Williams tells us he has decided to move on after five years with the Trojans and take his shot at the next level. He’s looking forward to one more college game in the Holiday Bowl next week.
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Oklahoma RB commit Raleek Brown breaks a 43-yard touchdown for Mater Dei. @Josh_Scoop @adamgorney
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Duce Robinson is the 3rd 2023 5-star for #USC . The Trojans will have NINE 5-stars on the roster: QB Caleb Williams, RB MarShawn Lloyd, DE Korey Foreman, CB Domani Jackson, APB Raleek Brown, WRs Mario Williams + Zach Branch, QB Malachi Nelson and Robinson.
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2 years
Sophomore linebacker Raesjon Davis got “gold-plated” today. #USC
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Caleb Williams on bouncing back from his INTs Saturday … “It’s my first bad game in college, I’d say. You endure, you conquer and you keep going. … That’s one game in the past three years that I’ve had a bad game, so you don’t let that one game bring you down and cause doubt.”
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Lincoln Riley on LA fan support: "I think people need to recognize that a lot of things have changed. This program's on a great trajectory. Chip's done a great job at UCLA. The home games at UCLA need to look like that -- they do. Our home games need to be full -- they do."
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2 years
#USC five-star signee Raleek Brown ( @raleek2 ) makes it look too easy. Imagine all the ways Lincoln Riley is going to be able to utilize his skill set …
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#USC QB Caleb Williams warming up at the start of practice today at AT&T Stadium. Williams has consistently maintained that he's going to play in the Cotton Bowl after sustaining the hamstring injury in the Pac-12 championship game.
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#USC WR commit Zachariah Branch representing the Trojans out here at Battle 7v7 in Las Vegas.
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#USC takes the field before kickoff vs Arizona State.
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I can't explain it, but I haven't heard from any OU fans the last week or so about what a bad coach Lincoln Riley is and how they're so glad he's gone and that the impeccable Brent Venables has arrived to lift such a floundering program from the depths of 55-10 the last 5 years.
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WR Ja'Kobi Lane, who committed to #USC in August but did not sign in December, posted on Instagram from his Trojans visit this weekend.
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#USC LB Shane Lee says he's returning for another season with the Trojans.
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Five-star freshman cornerback Domani Jackson, coming off Sept. knee surgery, has a helmet with him for his first spring practice. #USC
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#USC LB Eric Gentry said the defensive players do 116 “reps of everything” after every workout. “That’s I guess where we was ranked (defensively) last year. I won’t ever forget that number just because we’re doing 116 after. But we’re holding everybody accountable.”
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#USC ’s defense reacts to that forced fumble that seals the game.
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"It's fun seeing the Coli like that. Sitting up at that press conference close to 12 months ago kind of just imagining that and these guys have brought it to life. I don't know how long it's been since it was like that ... but man, it was electric in there."
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QB Miller Moss getting ready for his first career start for #USC
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#USC five-star QB commit Malachi Nelson ( @Malachi ) with the absolute dime to priority #FightOn target @DeandreMooreJr . The Trojans actually like Moore as a DB, which speaks to his overall talent as he was definitely one of the top WRs at our Rivals LA camp today.
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Lincoln Riley walks off the field with his family after 11-1 #USC 's win over Notre Dame, greeting AD Mike Bohn, President Carol Folt and waving to fans up the tunnel.
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"We are going to be great. It sucks right now, it hurts right now, but I've never been more motivated and had more of a fire in my belly than I do right now."
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Five-star CB Kelee Ringo runs a 4.36 40 at the Rivals Five-Star fastest man challenge. @CoachMohns @KeleeRingo
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Have never seen Brett Neilon ( @brettn110 ) this animated. #USC "It just meant a little more to finish my career like this. It means a lot. I love this school and I'm really blessed to be a part of it."
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Lincoln Riley: "I think when we look back 10 years from now this will probably be, in some ways, one of the less talented teams that we'll have. But in terms of chemistry, the locker room being right, just the vibe and culture around our team, these guys have been outstanding."
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Lincoln Riley was asked after the game by @bylucaevans if the same defensive struggles that continue to show up each week (49 points and 527 yards allowed to Cal) persist further, if he would think changes are needed to staff or personnel or defensive philosophy. His answer …
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#USC WR commit Puka Nacua @AsapPuka on his surprise at being named the Offensive Player of the Year at the All-American Bowl banquet.
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#USC LB Shane Lee: "It's no question you'll see more aggressive, more physical football from 'SC."
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Lincoln Riley on operating in the transfer portal era: "I mean, this is #USC . You're not going to beg people to be here. For every guy that leaves here there's going to be a line of 100 people that would die to take that spot in a heartbeat."
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Is it just me, or does new #USC strength coach Bennie Wylie make you want to get in some extra reps just because he's looking in your direction?
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Lincoln Riley walks off the field after #USC moves to 6-0 for the first time since 2006, with a 30-14 win over Washington State. Trojans AD Mike Bohn and President Carol Folt there to greet him as usual.
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#USC freshman safety Zion Branch actually surprised his brother Zachariah, the five-star Trojans WR commit, by showing up for the big Bishop Gorman-Mater Dei game here in Las Vegas. Zachariah didn't know he was coming until he saw him on the field pregame.
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Three #USC all-time greats talking on the morning of the Heisman Trophy ceremony.
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#USC announces its April 23 spring football game in the Coliseum will air live on ESPN, starting at noon.
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Justin Dedich with the quote of the night after #USC 's 66-14 win over Rice. "Usually fans would leave the game because we got blown out so bad. (Today) they left because we won so well. That was new to me, I guess." The Lincoln Riley Era has begun ...
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#USC RB Travis Dye runs the 40 at the Trojans' soaked Pro Day,
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#USC announces its defensive staff is now set. Shaun Nua moves from DL coach to DEs coach as the only holdover from the previous staff, now joined by DC D’Anton Lynn, LBs coach Matt Entz, secondary coach Doug Belk and co-DC/DL coach Eric Henderson.
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Right time, right pLAce. Welcome @Coach_Henny ! ✌️
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Lincoln Riley on QB Miller Moss making his much-anticipated first start for #USC tomorrow: “He understands the opportunity that’s here. … He’s been waiting three years for an opportunity like this, and so he’s very ready to play and the guys are ready to play around him.”
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#USC WR commit Zachariah Branch is putting on a show in his first game here at Battle 7v7 in Las Vegas.
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#USC starts its first padded practice of spring (third practice overall) with some legit tackling. More video, photos, interviews and stories coming tonight at @USC_Rivals !
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#USC QB commit Malachi Nelson ( @Malachi ) and WR commit Zachariah Branch ( @zachariahb03 ) working on a connection that has Trojans fans hyped about the future.
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8 years
View from the press box as #CoastalCarolina wins the #CollegeWorldSeries . The dream is a reality.
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#USC President Carol Folt and new athletic director Jen Cohen greet Lincoln Riley after #USC ’s 56-28 win over San Jose State.
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6 years
Largest #Gator Walk crowd I've ever seen in my two years covering Florida.
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Bear Alexander makes it official -- the former five-star top-10 national prospect is transferring from Georgia to #USC . Huge addition for the Trojans, literally and figuratively. We break it all down here and what it means for USC:
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#USC QB Caleb Williams reflects on his emotions after the loss Saturday and the reaction it caused, while also talking about processing the reality that this team already has three losses. Full video interviews from practice today here ⬇️
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Lincoln Riley on why the #USC defense is having the same issues as last year despite more talent. “Yeah, it’s not really the same issues, though. … When something doesn’t go our way it doesn’t look like last year. Not to the trained eye, not to a coach.”
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Lincoln Riley after the loss: “We’ve got to go fix the things that we gotta fix. We gotta coach and play better. But is it in our power? Is it something we’re capable of? I believe it to my core and we’re going to go fight our ass off to get it done.”
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Jerry Rice in attendance to watch his son Brenden today during #USC ’s spring game.
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Korey Foreman definitely looks to be moving well out there despite the knee brace. Lincoln Riley had indicated that Foreman could be full-go this week for #USC .
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Just imagine the elite speed of Zachariah Branch/Raleek Brown/Mario Williams, w/ Dorian Singer/Brenden Rice on the outside, while the extremely agile 6-6 Duce Robinson is still to be accounted for, all being targeted by Heisman winner Caleb Williams, in a Lincoln Riley offense.
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Signing ceremony at Red Mountain HS in Mesa, Ariz., for #USC WR commit Ja'Kobi Lane.
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WR Kyron Hudson when asked if Miller Moss claimed the 2024 starting job: “What Miller did out there is something that’s going to help us in the future, so personally, yes he did. I’m super excited for Miller. He waited his time, he’s ready for it and he’s the guy that we need.”
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2 years
Another video of the postgame scene after #USC ’s momentous win over No. 12 UCLA.
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#USC RB Darwin Barlow on how different things are on offense this year for the Trojans …
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A ton of postgame interviews from #USC 's 48-45 win over UCLA. Soundbites coming, but you can see them all in the link. WR Kyle Ford: "I used to be 7 years old, like crying if I lost this game, and I wasn't even on the team or anything. But, I mean, we're not crying today."
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Former star NFL receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh took a special interest in #USC #FightOn WR commit Zachariah Branch ( @zachariahb03 ) today at our Rivals LA camp.
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QB Malachi Nelson and WR Zachariah Branch continuing the #USC recruiting pitch to five-star uncommitted TE Duce Robinson during Polynesian Bowl practice in Hawaii.
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Lincoln Riley on the freshman class, says CJ Williams, Raleek Brown and Domani Jackson are the ones who stand out who "can have an impact here right off the top." #USC
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Freshman LB Tackett Curtis has already made a strong impression on QB Caleb Williams this spring ... "Tackett's my boy. Hard worker and he just goes at it every single chance he gets." More on the players Williams spotlighted as #USC spring standouts:
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Big 2023 DT Sam Greene from St. Frances in Baltimore, Md., announces his #USC commitment live on ESPN2. There may not be a more pressing position for the Trojans in recruiting -- this is a big one. "Coach Nua, their players, they just feel like home."
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Trojans ring the Victory Bell in celebration after a DRAMATIC 48-45 win over UCLA. What a night in the Rose Bowl, what a season for #USC -- now 10-1.
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Five-star S Peyton Woodyard ( @peypey_wood ) shared more about his impactful meeting with Troy Polamalu on his #USC official visit. "Troy Polamalu does not normally meet with players, and it made me and my family feel very special." More here:
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#USC QB Miller Moss thought he might get some contact in this drill and was disappointed when the defenders eased up (with RBs coach Anthony Jones reminding them not to touch the QB.)
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#USC rightfully campaigning to Biletnikoff Award voters on behalf of injured star WR Drake London. Here’s the email that went out:
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A lot of talk about “accountability” around the #USC football program these days, but veteran left guard Andrew Vorhees may have put it best.
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Donte Williams working with five-star freshman cornerback Domani Jackson in practice today. #USC
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Feleipe Franks waves goodbye to #Kentucky fans after #Gators dramatic fourth quarter rally for 28-27 win.
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We talked to QB Jayden Maiava for the first time since he arrived at #USC . He touched on his eventful transfer portal recruitment, as he initially committed to Georgia before flipping to Trojans. “I wanted to play under Lincoln Riley.” Full interview ⬇️
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It’s done — official statement from #USC .
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#USC with a huge transfer addition in Oregon State LB Easton Mascarenas-Arnold, a real playmaker at the position who led the Beavers with 107 tackles along w/ 6.5 TFL, 2 sacks and 2 INT this season. That should also bode well for the Trojans with DB Akili Arnold, also visiting.
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Lincoln Riley walks off victorious in his first #USC -UCLA rivalry game.
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Rivals100 WR Ryan Pellum (Long Beach-Millikan) has committed to #USC over Oregon, becoming the Trojans' highest-rated recruit in their 2024 class. More on what it means for the program here:
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#USC star freshman Zachariah Branch said he heard from Odell Beckham about his breakout performance last weekend.
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And there's commit No. 5 for today for #USC ... Just an incredible statement from the Trojans' new defensive staff.
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BREAKING: USC lands the commitment of 2025 Austin (Texas) Lake Travis DE Gus Cordova! Cordova talks with @Rivals about why he chose the Trojans... READ:
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Brenden Rice reminding #USC fans to appreciate Caleb Williams while he’s here. Williams passed for 403 yards and 6 touchdowns today (with his first interception.) All the postgame player interviews here ⬇️
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New #USC basketball coach Eric Musselman talking with Isaiah Collier after his introductory press conference. Musselman said he’ll be reaching out today to the remaining players who haven’t left yet.
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Here was the moment live from the Alamodome as CJ Williams picked #USC over UCLA. Huge, huge get for the WR-needy Trojans. Williams is one of the most complete WRs in the country and always impresses whenever I’ve seen him over the last three years.
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These #USC football doomsday tweets today could be fun to look back on next year. My goodness, the hyperbole. Will keeping Grinch as DC work out? Have no idea whatsoever. But the over-the-top assuredness that the guy who wins 11 games a year doesn't know what he's doing ... wild.
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